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Solar Water Heating Systems

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There will be hands-on practicals for constructing a simple collector and a working solar system. Theory sessions include how to choose a solar water heating system, safety considerations and a guide to the regulations. Examples of working systems are shown as part of a tour of CAT's many solar systems. It is not a course for installers.

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Type Course Duration 3 Days
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Suitability This course is ideal for those who want to understand both the theory and practice of solar water heating systems. Sessions will cover types of collector, energy storage, plumbing and controls.
Course objectives There will be hands-on practicals for constructing a simple collector and a working solar system. Theory sessions include how to choose a solar water heating system, safety considerations and a guide to the regulations. Examples of working systems are shown as part of a tour of CAT's many solar systems. It is not a course for installers.
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Course programme

Solar Water Heating Systems
SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS

COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
1600 onwards - arrival. Please ask at reception or in the restaurant for directions to your room.
1800 Supper in restaurant.
1900 Introduction to the course and each other. Visit solar pavilion.

Day 2
0830 Breakfast in restaurant.
0915 Solar resource. Orientation. Assessment of hot water usage. Collector types. Collector and storage sizing.
1100 Coffee in restaurant.
1130 Practical session. Build three different systems: tubes with sealed system, flat plate with drain-back, flat plate with thermosyphon.
1300 Lunch in restaurant.
1400 Practical session, continued.
1600 Tea in restaurant.
1630 Practical session, continued.
1800 Supper in restaurant.

Day 3
0830 Breakfast in restaurant.
0915 System types - pros and cons. Grants and legislation.
1100 Coffee in restaurant.
1130 Site tour.
1230 Practical session. Compare the different systems.
1300 Lunch then depart.

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The course fee covers full board accommodation at CAT, tuition and course materials. All food is vegetarian, and we are happy to cater for special diets - please let us know your requirements when booking.
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CAT is concerned with the search for globally sustainable, whole and ecologically sound technologies and ways of life. Within this search the role of CAT is to explore and demonstrate a wide range of alternatives, communicating to other people the options for them to achieve positive change in their own lives.



This communication involves:

* Inspiring - instilling the desire to change by practical example

* Informing - feeding the desire to change by providing the most appropriate information

* Enabling - providing effective and continuing support to put the change into practice.



CAT has a holistic approach to its work, integrating ideas and practice relating to land use, shelter, energy conservation and use, diet and health, waste management and recycling.



Through its resident community and work organisation, CAT is also committed to the implementation of co-operative principles and best achievable environmental practices.

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