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Large-scale solar thermal systems

In-person training

commissioning, component sizing, economics, fault-finding, forced circulation, installation, pressurised systems detailed, project management, system design

Duration: 5 days

Introduction to solar thermal technology and applications: The energy debate focuses mainly on electrical power generation, although 50% of global energy demand is heat. Solar thermal, already very widely used, could make a huge contribution to our future clean energy mix.
Analysis of solar resource and site selection
Functionality of solar thermal collectors, storage tanks and other system components
Large-scale system configurations (open/closed, direct/indirect)
Basic large-scale system design (collector and store sizing) and system simulation using T*Sol
Detailed large-scale system design: collector array, hydraulics, piping, flow rates and pressure losses, pump, expansion vessel, pressure relief valve, heat exchanger
Practical installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance aspects; common faults and how to identify and remedy these
Controller operation
Project management and system economics

After the seminar participants will be able to:

Explain how solar thermal technology has the potential to meet many of our energy demands
Describe large-scale solar thermal components and system types, and their pros and cons
Select the most appropriate system type and components depending on the hot water demand and application
Draw a large-scale system schematic with all components
Perform basic large-scale system design calculations and system simulation
Perform detailed large-scale system design and sizing
Perform an economic analysis
Perform system commissioning and fault-finding
Describe critical points in the planning, installation and operation of large-scale solar thermal systems

This training suits those who:

wish to offer their customers a “one stop shop” for large-scale solar thermal systems
are involved in large-scale solar water heating projects who want to gain experience in designing and installing such systems, such as project and facility managers or energy consultants

Kindly fill out this questionnaire and attach it to the form on the right:

Business Development and SalesHead of Division