Design of Solar & Geothermal Energy Systems w/John Siegenthaler
Oct 24, 2008 Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, New York 315-792-5300 adean@mvcc.edu
Two technical seminars and a product show
for engineers.
Interest in active solar energy and geothermal heat pump
systems is increasing as fast as the price of conventional fuel. Engineering
firms and mechanical contractors are being asked to incorporate these
subsystems into both residential and commercial HVAC systems.
To
address this need, the Center for Community and Economic Development at Mohawk
Valley Community College will offer a unique seminar and trade show event
addressing both topics.
The morning seminar (8-11 a.m.) will
cover design concepts for active solar thermal systems including collector
types, efficiency, freeze protection methods, control options, and piping
design for both domestic water heating and space heating applications.
The afternoon seminar (1-4 p.m.) will cover the design of
geothermal heat pump systems, including how they operate, earth heat exchanger
options, performance factors, sizing information and how geothermal systems can
be combined with hydronic distribution systems.
A two-hour
trade show/lunch buffet will take place between the two seminars (11 a.m. to 1
p.m.). Several companies will display hardware related to both solar and
geothermal energy systems on display. Attendees can choose to attend either
three-hour seminar and the midday trade show/buffet, or register for the entire
day. Each half-day seminar provides three professional development hours (PDH)
toward NYS Professional Engineers continuing education requirements.
THE
INSTRUCTOR: John
Siegenthaler, P.E. is a mechanical engineering graduate of Rensellaer
Polytechnic Institute and a licensed professional engineer. He has 30 years of
experience in designing hydronic heating systems including solar and geothermal
subsystems. John is an Associate Professor of engineering technology at Mohawk
Valley Community College, and author of the text Modern Hydronic
Heating.
THE
DETAILS: When: Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, 8 a.m. – 5
p.m. Where: Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101
Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501; Information Technology Building
225 Seminar Fee: $165 per three-hour seminar, or
$299 for both seminars if registration and payment is received by Oct. 1, 2008.
$180 each or $330 for both seminars for registrations received after Oct. 1,
2008. 10% discount for three or more attendees from same firm. Seminar manual,
lunch, and breaks provided. Contact: Andrew Dean
(315-792-5300, or adean@mvcc.edu)
Modern Hydronic Heating
for Residential and Light
Commercial Buildings by John Siegenthaler
Learn how to use the newest and most sophisti- cated hydronic heating materials and methods without compromising between comfort and energy. Features more than 300 diagrams of system piping/control schematics.
