EPS-301

Presented by:
Bill Young
(321) 638-1443

Workshop Description:

Some schools are used as shelter in time of disaster.  The loss of electrical power impacts the operation of the school as a shelter for evacuees from there homes. This course covers the design, operation, installation and maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) emergency backup power systems and equipment.  Technologies includes solar radiation, system orientation, site dynamics, design parameters, system configuration, functional operations, components characteristics, code requirements, materials performance, reliability, construction practices, safety issues, business practices, and incentives.   Participants will gain working knowledge of grid-connect and stand-alone operation, while emphasizing code compliance installations and accepted state-of-the-art designs for emergency power system for shelter schools.  Utility and emergency management planning and practices will be presented.

Who should attend:

School administrators, facilities personnel, electricians, architects, code officials, building inspectors, mass care providers and emergency managers.

Duration:

7.4 CEU hours

Agenda:

Start	Stop	Description
8:30	8:40	Welcome and Introductions
8:40	9:30	Introduction to Disasters
9:30	10:20	Restoring Power
10:30	11:10	History of Using Solar in Disasters
11:10	12:00	The Science of Solar Energy.
1:00	1:50	Photovoltaic System Design and Operation
1:50	2:40	Installing the PV System
3:00	3:50	Disaster Resistant Sustainable Buildings
3:50	4:10	Maintenance and reliability
4:10	4:30	Final Testing and review
4:30	4:45	Closing Comments

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