SEI: Solar Hot Water

Solar Energy International (SEI) Event

Description: In this workshop, participants will learn the theory, design considerations and installation techniques necessary to install and maintain a solar domestic hot water system. Passive solar water heaters, drainback systems, antifreeze systems, and photovoltaic powered systems are all discussed in depth. Pool heating systems and an introduction to space heating systems are covered as well. Also included are safety considerations, code compliance, system sizing, and understanding solar collector performance in a variety of climates and applications.

Solar collectors, mounting systems, pumps, blowers, controls, storage tanks, heat exchangers, maintenance and more are subjects covered with each type of system as appropriate. Lessons learned from the history of the solar thermal industry are an
integral part of the workshop. Hands-on labs or installations and tours of working solar heating systems are also part of the program.

Topics Include:
• Safety Procedures
• Passive Batch Water Heaters
• Closed Loop Anti-Freeze Systems
• PV Powered Pumped Systems
• Space Heating
• Radiant Floor Heating
• Pool Heating
• Mounting Strategies
• Maintenance
• Lessons Learned
• Tours of Working Systems

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