120 Building System Technology > Renewable Energy Systems Expertise in building systems that convert solar power into heat This didactic solar hot-water heating system teaches students the basic principles of thermal energy, and how it can be collected, stored, and supplied. This learning system enables students to set up various realistic heating systems, such as radiant floor heaters, passive and active solar water heaters, space heaters, and hot water heat exchangers. They learn how to install the system components, operate the system, and measure different parameters, such as pressure, temperature, and flow rate. Solar Thermal Learning System The use of a small-scale hot water supply, a radiator, and a hydronic floor heating system, teaches students how solar radiant energy can be harnessed from the sun and converted to solar thermal energy in order to increase air, water, and surface temperatures in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It can be configured to exchange and store thermal energy. The system permits experimenting with open- and closed-loop heating systems. The main (primary) loop collects thermal energy while the secondary loop distributes and applies heat to a gas, liquid, or solid in order to dissipate the thermal energy. Topic coverage – Thermal Energy Fundamentals – Trainer Familiarization and Safety – Site Analysis – System Sizing – Solar Heating and Cooling Systems – Collecting Thermal Energy – Storing/Exchanging Thermal Energy – Supplying/Controlling Thermal Energy – Familiarization and Safety – Closed-Loop Surface and Air Heating, Drain-Back Systems, and Combination Systems Advantages – Includes everything required to operate as a stand-alone, hands-on learning system – Made with high-quality components currently used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications – Easy and safe to use, durable, and manufactured to the highest quality standards – A fixed-plate electrical panel allows all electrical devices to be securely fixed to the workstation side with a power – Two control strategies: manual or digital thermostats – Comprehensive curriculum consisting of fully illustrated student manuals and instructor guides Electrical Panel (120 V and 230 V) Back of the system
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