Using solar collectors to heat water has been gaining popularity. Once thought to be a residential application, the technology is moving into larger buildings. It is now used for not only domestic hot water and pools, but also space heating and process heating.
In this webinar, Matt Gregg covers both the basics and some real life case studies involving solar hot water. Matt explains the different technologies that can be applied such as flat panel collectors, evacuated tubes, parabolic troughs, and building integrated systems.
Although simple in design, these technologies have a sharp learning curve to install correctly. Matt discusses the different design considerations that each of these technologies necessitate, such as heat dissipation, freeze protection, system mounting, roof maintenance, sizing and location.
To conclude the presentation, Matt showcases two projects that he worked on as part of McKinstry Company in the Seattle area.
Matt Gregg, PE, LEED AP, is a Sustainability Specilist at McKinstry Company, based in Seattle, WA.
Recorded on May 19, 2010.