Course Description
This course explores the use of Solar-Thermal technology for space heating and water heating. Students will be given theory and hands-on lab experience, sizing, installing and maintaining solar-thermal heating systems. Basic hand tools must be supplied by the students.
Prerequisite(s)
ELTR 1004 and ELTR 1503 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the fundamental, scientific concepts of solar energy and heat energy.
- Develop an understanding of contemporary methods to collect and convert solar radiation into useful heat energy.
- Develop an understanding of practical and safe practices applied to the design and installation of solar thermal systems.
- Develop the knowledge and demonstrable skills required to perform a proper solar-thermal site assessment.
- Garner the knowledge that comes from the experience of properly installing and connecting all the necessary components of a solar domestic hot water system.
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective