2014-2015 Catalog

SNRG 1213 Solar Thermal Seminar

1.0 - 0.0 - 1.0

Prerequisite

None

Course Description

This course provides knowledge of solar thermal systems (including solar air and water). Topics include collector design and placement; principles of heat transfer and air and fluid movement; ventilation and register placement; blower selection; various applications of closed loop, drainback, and storage designs; pump selection; controller function; and electrical safety.