ELEC 139 - Solar and Geothermal Technologies

3 credits

This course will apply theory from thermodynamics and mechanics to the renewable technologies of solar thermal and geothermal. These systems will be analyzed for residential application using industry standard practices and guidelines the operation of various thermal components is covered for these systems including solar collectors, controllers, heat exchangers compressors, condensers, evaporators, throttling valves. The hands-on component includes the skills of connecting, operating, programming and troubleshooting of closed-loop thermal systems (drain-back and pressurized) and geothermal systems.

Prerequisites: MECH 127 Introduction to Thermodynamics.