Print this page An Introduction to Design of Solar Water Heating Systems
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
2. COLLECTOR SUB-SYSTEM
3. STORAGE SUB-SYSTEM
4. CONTROL SUB-SYSTEM
5. FALL PROTECTION
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn about solar absorber construction and components;
- Learn how to design collector manifolds;
- Learn the benefits of, and how to design, a reverse-return system;
- Learn the benefits and drawbacks of internally and externally manifolded collector systems;
- Learn the fundamentals of solar collector selection and specification;
- Learn about flow balancing for collector arrays;
- Learn the importance of, and how to do, pressure drop calculations; and
- Learn how to design and specify the collector, transport, storage and control sub-systems.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical engineers and other design and construction professionals interested in an introduction to the design of solar water heating systems.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give mechanical engineers and other design professionals an introduction to the systems, equipment, and materials of solar hot water heating systems needed for design.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the technology and design of solar hot water heating systems.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Design of Solar Water Heating Systems
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Course Summary
This course will give you an introduction to solar hot water heating systems design.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
