Solar Hot Water Systems – Embedding FHS Controls
In this video, we’re putting the finishing touches on three Fluid Handling Systems that are soon to be delivered to the Fayetteville VA Medical Center as part of the solar hot water systems being installed there by our friends at Southern Energy Management. Sam and David are installing the controls and auto-fill valve… httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX0l8PXFhyA&feature=channel_video_title
What’s the COP of a Solar Thermal System?
COP is a term that is used to refer to the performance of heat pumps. Coefficient Of Performance is the ratio of the energy to drive the compressor versus the energy transferred. For any solar thermal system there is a “COP” which refers to the energy gained vs the energy to run the system. More […]
Dr. Ben Meets Solar Thermal Instructors from SMAPSIT
We had the pleasure yesterday of hosting the reception for the 2011 members of the Southern Mid-Atlantic Provider of Solar Instructor Training program, or SMAPSIT, for solar thermal instructors. The program is funded by the US Department of Energy and administered by our good friends at the NC Solar Center at NC State University. I got the chance […]