Microhydro System Design and Installation
Location
Boone, NC
United States of America
Room Number: TBD
Building Number: Katherine Harper Hall
Description
Description
This 1-1/2 day workshop will cover the basics of small scale hydro power with a field trip to local microhydro installation. Participants will learn about: site assessment techniques including the measurement of head and flow; system design; types of turbines and their associated performance and cost; system components such as the intake, penstock and balance of system; maintenance and troubleshooting; and case studies.
Please join us for 1-1/2 days packed with information and site visit to Mollies Branch hydro system for hands on demonstrations. Read this current HomePower magazine article for more information on the Mollies Branch microhydro system.
Who should attend?.....basically anyone
Renewable energy installers, contractors, dealers
Electricians and plumbers
Land, home, business, or farm owners
Students, tradespersons and inventors
Teachers
Elected officials
Electrical companies/cooperatives
Any energy user interested in harnessing power from solar, wind or water
Early Registration Cost: $325*
*Cost after Sugust 31: $375
Students in UNC System Early Registration Cost: $275**
**Student Cost after August 31: $300
Location: Appalachian State University Campus, Katherine Harper Hall, Room TBD. Parking will be at Rivers Street Parking Deck, you will be given a permit to use when exiting the deck.
Time: Friday, September 21 9:00am-4:00pm (includes lunch) and
Saturday, September 22 9:00am-1:00pm
Continuing Education Credits Offered: 10 PDH, 10 LU|HSW
All attendess will receive a Certificate of Completion
Note: Please bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen, raingear, water bottle, camera, notepad, etc. Bring warm clothes, dress in layers and wear good shoes for walking in various terrain.
Instructor
Brent Summerville