I 9182 - Solar Thermal:Solar Hot Water

Institution:

Orange County Community College

Subject:

Non-Credit

Description:

This three day course for contractors, engineers, plumbers, builders, trades people, architects, students and homeowners will lead to NABCEP Solar Thermal Certification. Today¿s solar systems are reliable and efficient but must be customized for each client¿s unique hot water system design. Solar thermal system design and installation capability can be a profitable addition to your list of services. Day 1 provides a detailed understanding of solar hot water systems, their components and design and includes northeast solar resources, client British Thermal Unit (BTU) need determination and solar loop design options. Day 2 will cover collectors, roof attachments, recharging old systems, heat exchange considerations and solar business issues. Day 3 will be a review, tankage options, solar financing, code matters and integration of solar storage with existing and new domestic hot water and space heat systems on-site. Your Instructors: Pete Skinner, PE, President of E2G and Betsy Ferris Wyman of SunDog Solar. Note: Your course tuition includes course materials. Registration is required 2 weeks prior to the start of class as reading will be assigned before the first session. Homework will be assigned between classes as well.

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0.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyorange.edu/

Phone Number:

(845) 344-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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