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An improved lamination technique for solar arraysEncapsulating solar cells by lamination has been plagued with problems such as bubbles, cell shifting, ripples, and cracked cells. A low-cost laminating procedure has been developed using a double vacuum bagging technique and recently improved formulations of ethylene vinyl acetate, successfully minimizing these problems. The lamination fixturing used is described. The causes and cures of various problems are discussed and solutions to these problems presented. The apparent modulus of the face sheet seen by the module being laminated is believed to be the primary variable which must be optimized. Conditions at the module edge are also considered to be important for producing an acceptable product.
Document ID
19810042822
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Garcia, A., III
(Spectrolab, Inc. Sylmar, Calif., United States)
Olson, C.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: January 7, 1980
End Date: January 10, 1980
Accession Number
81A27226
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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