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This inexpensive Solar Tracker is available from Heathkit, a very good bargain!

Dual Axis tracking from the Renewable Energy Trainer used in Heathkit Courseware teaching mechanics and theories, getting the most out of Solar Panels with Single or Dual Axis tracking using a tiny programable chip and using LED's to find the brightest light source.

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Something New from Heathkit

◄◄◄◄ Model H-PVIT-1 Photovoltaic

Installers Trainer consists of a mobile steel

frame with (4) solar panels mounted on the

rear. The solar panels are mounted to a

frame that allows the panels to be positioned

for optimal sun exposure. The front of

the frame has all the intricate components

mounted for easy access. The frame

includes (4) swivel casters, 2 with brakes.

Data File

Photovoltaic Curriculum

Chapter 1: An Overview of Photovoltaics

Chapter 2: Photovoltaic Electric Principles

Chapter 3: The Solar Resource

Chapter 4: Electric Load Analysis

Chapter 5: Photovoltaic Modules

Chapter 6: Batteries

Chapter 7: PV Controllers

Chapter 8: Inverters

Chapter 9: Photovoltaic System Wiring

Chapter 10: Sizing Stand-alone PV Systems

Chapter 11: Grid-tied PV Systems

Chapter 12: Mounting Photovoltaic Modules

Chapter 13: PV Applications for the Developing World

Chapter 14: System Installation

Chapter 15: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Chapter 16: Installation Safety

SOLAR HEAT SYSTEM TRAINER ►►►►

The Hampden Model H-SST-1 Solar Heat System Trainer is an actual solar hot water heating system.

System components include:

	Solar Collector
	Circulation Pumps
	Storage Tanks
	Heat Exchanger
	Air Separator

	Air Handler
	Solar Heating Coil
	Automatic Air Bents
	Thermostat
	Control Panel with Sensors

Gauges, thermometers, and flow meters permit students to observe pressures temperatures, and flow rate while the system is in operation. The trainer is mounted on a mobile frame and the collector panel is adjustable for easy positioning in direct sunlight.

An electrical fault package option can be added, specify H-SST-1A-FP. A Computer Data Logging Option can be added, specify H-SST-1A-CDL.

◄◄◄◄ PHOTOVOLTAIC TRAINER

The Hampden Model H-SPT-AC Photovoltaic Trainer consists of:

	Three solar photovoltaic modules with a nominal voltage output of 15.5V DC at 2026A
	An inverter that converts the DC to single-phase AC
	A high-capacity solar batter
	Controls to monitor power from solar modules and to switch to battery power when necessary
	Six test points
	Two power take-off points (12V DC and 120VAC)
	A 0-20VDC voltmeter
	A multi-range DC ammeter
	A 0-150V AC voltmeter

SOLAR TRAINER ►►►► The Hampden Model H-h-sst-2 Mobile Solar Trainer provides students with hands-on practice in studying a wide variety of solar concepts. Advanced students may take advantage of the application tasks that can be used to build space heating, domestic hot water, water-to-air heat exchange, heat storage and many other systems. It is small and compact for ease of use in the classroom and mobile for operation at a remote site.
	MODEL H-SHST-1 Dimensions: 36"H x 36"W x 13"D Shipping Weight: 255 lbs. The Hampden Model H-SHST-1 Solar Heat Service Trainer contains the actual control components of a solar heating system, including: sensors, relays and thermostats. Each component terminates at Hampden binding posts for easy interconnection into several configurations. Up to 21 faults may be inserted from the panel on the side. Furnished with cords.
MODEL H-HYD-1A Dimensions: 36"H x 36"W x 13"D Shipping Weight: 290 lbs. The Hampden Model H-HYD-1A Solar Hydronics Trainer contains the plumbing components typically found on most active solar-heated circulating hot water heating systems. It includes both the storage (open) loop and the exchange (closed) loop. The solar collector is represented in the exchange loop by two parallel piping segments that include clear plexiglas tubing. The trainer is completely self-contained, tested, and ready for operation, except for the addition of water to the storage and exchange loops
Fuel Cell/Solar Cell Thermal Energy The Heathkit Renewable Energy Trainer Introduces students to the principles of thermoelectricity, solar cells with dual axis tracking, and fuel cell technology.

Duane Brindle - Solar Energy

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