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Undergraduate Renewable Energy Courses and Certification Tests John Martini University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Undergraduate Renewable Energy Courses and Certification Tests John Martini University of Arkansas – Fort Smith ASSET II Annual Meeting Springdale, AR August 13, 2012. Overview. UAFS Programs affected on campus 2 year Electronics Technology AAS 4 year Electrical Engineering BS

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Undergraduate Renewable Energy Courses and Certification Tests John Martini University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

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  1. Undergraduate Renewable Energy Courses and Certification Tests John Martini University of Arkansas – Fort Smith ASSET II Annual Meeting Springdale, AR August 13, 2012

  2. Overview • UAFS • Programs affected on campus • 2 year Electronics Technology AAS • 4 year Electrical Engineering BS • Joint program with UAF • Courses to be offered • Introductory Green Technology Courses • Solar PV Installer Course (elective for AAS program w/Certification Available) • Technical Elective – Solar Power Systems (4 year EE elective) • Energy Auditing Course (Certification Available)

  3. SOLAR PV INSTALLER COURSE FOR 2 YEAR PROGRAMSOLAR POWER SYSTEMS FOR 4 YEAR PROGRAM • The course content covers the principles of PV electricity and how to effectively incorporate it into stand-alone or utility-connected electrical systems. • Lab exercises will provide the students with hands-on applications dealing with the basic concepts of solar energy and practical study of electrical installations/troubleshooting.

  4. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICINSTALLER CERTIFICATION ADVANCED GREEN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Prepare students for ETA Certification and portions of the NABCEP Certification test. Alternative Energy Generation• History of fossil fuels• Environmental concerns• Price convergenceEnergy and Power• Types of energy• Potential and kinetic energy• Voltage and current• Electrical loadsPassive Solar Systems• Angular and reflective light• Passive solar heating• Passive solar cooling and shading• Convective and evaporative coolingActive Solar Systems• Photovoltaics• PV modules and ratings• Inverters and metering• Thermal heating and collection Design & Installation of ResidentialScale Photovoltaic Systems• Mounting PV modules• Array orientation• Battery systems and wiring• PV charge controllers• Grid-tie meteringTroubleshooting PV Systems• Locating and isolating bad panels• Locating bad terminals, wiring and connectors Building Codes and Compliance• National Electrical Codes• Underwriters Laboratories• OSHA• National Fire Protection AssociationUnderstanding Blueprints• Schematic drawings• Working drawings• Symbols and scaling

  5. Hands-On Lab Procedures • Introduction to Electrical Systems • Introduction to Photovoltaic Panels • Off-Grid Photovoltaic Power Systems • Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Power Systems • Solar Power Research • PV System Design • Understanding Blueprints • PV System Troubleshooting • Let’s Take It Outside – Photovoltaic Panels

  6. GT-1000 Solar PV Technology Panel used in Solar PV Installer Course

  7. Close up of right side of GT-1000 Solar PV Technology Panel

  8. Close up of left side of GT-1000 Solar PV Technology Panel

  9. GENERATING CLEAN ELECTRONS INTRODUCTORY GREEN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM The GT-1500 Clean Electron Generation Panel provides students an introductory hands-on interactive experience with the 3 leading sources of alternative energy generation technologies. Wind PowerInstalling and testing a wind turbine. Configuring and testing off-grid installations. Design/create a wind turbine power system. Solar PowerInstalling, combining and testing solar panels.Configuring, testing and operating off-grid solar installations. Design/create a solar charging system for portable hand-held devices. Fuel CellsConnecting a fuel cell for electrical generationConfiguring, testing and operating off-grid fuel cell installationsCombining Wind and Solar Power Systems Configuring and testing combined alternative energy systems for off-grid operations.Connecting a fuel cell into alternative energy systems for off-grid operations.

  10. SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION INTRODUCTORY GREEN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM The GT-2500 Sustainable Conservation Technology Panel provides students an introductory hands-on interactive experience with multiple energy design, monitoring and auditing processes and technologies Energy AuditingMeasure electrical consumption of devices and electrical loads in residential & commercial buildings. Measure lighting loads and implement power saving options for various structures. Evaluate insulation values associated with different common insulation materials. Environmental MonitoringUse a portable datalogger to gather environmental data for analysis. Evaluate the insulating qualities of soil and water. Employ a humidity sensor to record humidity levels. Measure and chart temperature changes in various areas of a structure as heat levels and insulation materials change. Sustainable ArchitectureDetermine structural components of residential and commercial buildings affect on energy consumption. Use Computer Aided Drafting & Design software to plan sustainable residential & commercial structures. Use heating/cooling techniques associated with solar lighting and window placement Green Structure DesignDesign and create a residential structure using green technology and applying LEEDS standards.

  11. ENERGY AUDITING CERTIFICATION Prepare students for portions of the RESNET Certification!Sustainable Architecture• What is green?• History of fossil fuels• Sustainable architectureResidential and Commercial Structures• Foundations, walls, roofs and atticsEnergy and Power• Types of energy• Potential and kinetic energy• Voltage and current• Electrical loads• Electrical power consumption• Power math• Making electrical connectionsEnergy and Conservation• Energy Audits• Insulation, windows and ventilation• Lighting• Hot water heatersPassive Solar Systems• Lighting, heating and coolingGreen Building• Resource-conscious design concepts• Sustainable construction terminology• Green building certification• LEED• Green design considerations Building Codes and Compliance• National Electrical Codes• EPA• OSHA• National Fire Protection AssociationUnderstanding Blueprints• Schematic drawings• Working drawings• Symbols and scaling

  12. Summary • Implementation • Spring 2013 • Course Names • ELEC 290V Electronics: Special Topics • PRFS 490 V Special Topics • Either one can be modified to offer any of the mentioned classes • Enrollment Expectation • 12 students per class section • Portable Flexibility • GREEN Mobile addition for training other 2/4 year programs across the state (hands-on labs) • Distance Learning available for lecture/discussion

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