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Core Certified Solar Heating Associate (NABCEP SHA) topics

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Solar Resource Assessment and Site Analysis

Solar geometry and pathfinder interpretation | Shading analysis and impact on system yield | Site-specific load profiling for DHW and space heating | Orientation and tilt optimization for seasonal loads

02

Collector Technologies and Thermal Physics

Flat plate collector construction and efficiency | Evacuated tube collector performance characteristics | Glazing materials and selective coatings | Heat transfer fluid (HTF) properties and selection

03

System Components and Storage Integration

Storage tank stratification and thermal layering | Heat exchanger types (Internal vs. External) | Expansion tank sizing and pre-charge settings | Pump selection and head loss calculations

04

System Sizing and Performance Modeling

Determining collector area based on load | Storage-to-collector ratios | F-Chart method fundamentals | Pressure drop analysis in piping runs

05

Installation, Piping, and Mechanical Integration

Roof penetration and flashing techniques | Piping materials (Copper vs. PEX-AL-PEX) | Insulation requirements and UV protection | Support structures and wind load considerations

06

Commissioning, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

System startup and air purging procedures | Fluid testing (pH and Glycol concentration) | Sensor calibration and controller logic verification | Identifying common failure modes in solar thermal

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