Course Description:

Solar thermal troubleshooting for open-loop systems teaches skills and knowledge needed for working with open-loop system configurations and situations. It emphasizes connection, programming, and troubleshooting problems system wide, supporting the knowledge needed for the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) test for certified solar thermal system installer. It covers collectors, open-loop thermal systems, output measurement, solar collector specifications, pumps, solar storage tanks, air vent and vacuum valves, check valves, system charging, freeze protection, analog controllers, draindown system operation, and overall system operation and performance.

Course Outline:

Solar Collectors, Solar Thermal Components, PV-Powered System, Draindown Systems

Course Segments:

Flat Plate Collectors, Performance Characteristics, Manual Operation, Performance Ratings, Pumps, Solar Storage Tanks, Air Vent and Vacuum Valves, Check and Ball Valves, PV-Powered Solar Thermal Systems, Manual Draindown System, Freeze Protection, System Troubleshooting, Digital Controllers, Draindown System Operation, Controller Functions, System Troubleshooting