Solar array welding developementThe present work describes parallel gap welding as used for joining solar cells to the cell interconnect system. Sample preparation, weldable cell parameter evaluation, bond scheduling, bond strength evaluation, and bonding and thermal shock tests are described. A range of weld schedule parameters - voltage, time, and force - can be identified for various cell/interconnect designs that will provide adequate bond strengths and acceptably small electrical degradation. Automation of solar array welding operations to a significant degree has been achieved in Europe and will be receiving increased attention in the U.S. to reduce solar array fabrication costs.
Document ID
19750026419
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Elms, R. V., Jr. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc. Sunnyvale, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference