CNST A161: Solar Water and Pool Heating Installation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/02/2020 |
| Top Code | 095200 - Construction Crafts Technology |
| Units | 4 Total Units |
| Hours | 108 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 36; Lab Hours 72) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S) |
Course Description
Technologies for Solar Water Heating and Solar Swimming Pool Heating for residential, commercial and agricultural applications. Solar concepts, system types and system components. Solar collector mounting, component installation, checkout and start-up procedures. Pool systems components, installation, operation, and economics. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Identify and implement appropriate codes and standards concerning installation, operation and maintenance of a solar thermal system.
- Specify components for a solar thermal system, optimal location, system layout and configuration.
Course Objectives
- 1. Identify plumbing, electrical and other hazards associated with solar thermal installations and implement preventative and remedial measures to ensure personnel safety.
- 2. Determine active direct system components location, system layout and configuration.
- 3. Estimate time, materials, tools and labor required for installation.
- 4. Evaluate structural integrity and suitability of collector site.
- 5. Demonstrate acceptable national Roofing Contractors Association roof mounting and penetration methods.
- 6. Calculate system requirements and use appropriate materials and procedures for system assembly.
- 7. Determine mechanical/structural mounting of racking, collectors, piping, valves and other components.
- 8. Interpret plans and schematics for on site design implementation.
Lecture Content
Orientation of lab classroom, equipment and safety procedures Review of the course syllabus, class expectations, resources, textbook, websites Solar Thermal Applications and Technologies Safety Basics, OSHA regulations Lab activity Solar Basics for Thermal Applications Absorbance vs. Reflectance Heat transfer Temperature differential Thermal Mass Lab Activity Swimming Pool Heating Systems Economics Collectors Plumbing Schematics Lab Activity Pool Heating System Evaluation Sizing filter pumps and pipe runs Sizing filtration and circulation systems Lab Activity Pool Heating System Collector installation Flow control and safety devices Activating the system Lab Activity Solar Water Heating System Types Active Direct Systems Active Indirect Systems Lab Activity Solar Water Heating System Types Passive Direct and Passive Indirect Systems Freeze Protection Lab Activity Solar Thermal System Collectors Flat Plate collector Evacuated-tube collectors Integral collectors Lab Activity 9. Solar Thermal System Components Storage Tanks, Controllers Heat Exchangers Valves, gauges and meters Lab Activity Collector Mounting Locations, orientation Roof construction and materials Roof penetrations< / Piping Collector Arrays Lab Activity Installing and Connecting Pipe Collector-to-Storage piping installation Insulation Connections Piping runs Lab Activity Installing Mechanical/Plumbing Equipment Location plumbing valves Monitoring Components Pump location and function Lab Activity 13. Electrical Integration National Electrical Code Conductors and wiring methods Lab Activity Permitting and Inspection Building codes and regulations Lab Activity Performance Analyses and Troubleshooting a System Design errors, performance problems Maintenance for a PV system Monitoring and measuring output Lab Activity NABCEP Thermal Installer Exam (optional)
Lab Content
Orientation of lab classroom, equipment and safety procedures Review of the course syllabus, class expectations, resources, textbook, websites Solar Thermal Applications and Technologies Safety Basics, OSHA regulations Lab activity Solar Basics for Thermal Applications Absorbance vs. Reflectance Heat transfer Temperature differential Thermal Mass Lab Activity Swimming Pool Heating Systems Economics Collectors Plumbing Schematics Lab Activity Pool Heating System Evaluation Sizing filter pumps and pipe runs Sizing filtration and circulation systems Lab Activity Pool Heating System Collector installation Flow control and safety devices Activating the system Lab Activity Solar Water Heating System Types Active Direct Systems Active Indirect Systems Lab Activity Solar Water Heating System Types Passive Direct and Passive Indirect Systems Freeze Protection Lab Activity Solar Thermal System Collectors Flat Plate collector Evacuated-tube collectors Integral collectors Lab Activity 9. Solar Thermal System Components Storage Tanks, Controllers Heat Exchangers Valves, gauges and meters Lab Activity Collector Mounting Locations, orientation Roof construction and materials Roof penetrations< / Piping Collector Arrays Lab Activity Installing and Connecting Pipe Collector-to-Storage piping installation Insulation Connections Piping runs Lab Activity Installing Mechanical/Plumbing Equipment Location plumbing valves Monitoring Components Pump location and function Lab Activity 13. Electrical Integration National Electrical Code Conductors and wiring methods Lab Activity Permitting and Inspection Building codes and regulations Lab Activity Performance Analyses and Troubleshooting a System Design errors, performance problems Maintenance for a PV system Monitoring and measuring output Lab Activity NABCEP Thermal Installer Exam (optional)
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- Lab (04)
- DE Live Online Lab (04S)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture, Presentations, Demonstrations, Hands-on Activities, Guest Speakers, Cooperative Learning
Reading Assignments
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Writing Assignments
Completion of lab and homework assignments in a neat, workmanlike manner that meet safety and industry standards.
Out-of-class Assignments
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Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Written tests that may be identification, multiple choice, fill-in the blank, and mathematical calculation. Participation in class discussions and presentations. Lab assignments completed in timely manner.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Completion of lab and homework assignments in a neat, workmanlike manner that meet safety and industry standards.
Other Resources
1. Florida Solar Energy Center. Solar Thermal Manual: Design and Installation & Repair and Maintenance. University of Central Florida. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/industry/resources/solar_thermal/manual/ 2006 2. North American Board of Energy Practitioners. Study Guide for Solar Water and Pool Heating System Installers. NABCEP: http://www.nabcep.org/. 2008. 3. National Fire Protection Association. National Electrical Code 2008. New York: Thomson Delmar Learning, 2007. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/industry/resources/solar_thermal/manual/ 4. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association. National Standard Plumbing Code. http://phcc.files.cms-plus.com/Depts/Technical/2006NSPCNonIllustratedWeb.pdf Virginia: PHCC, 2006.