Development and testing of advanced fire-resistant photovoltaic modulesThe evaluation of back-surface materials flammability in order to identify fire resistant module designs is examined. The fire test apparatus, burning-brand test sequence, and spread-of-flame test sequence are described. Video recordings and time-temperature profiles of module back surfaces are utilized to study the flammability failure mechanism and identify high-temperature materials. A table of flammability test results for various module designs is provided. The data reveals that 2-mil kapton, fiberglass cloth coated or impregnated with a material to plug pores, and metal foil back-surface materials achieve class A and B fire-resistance levels, and are applicable for photovoltaic module designs.
Document ID
19860038278
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sugimura, R. S. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Otth, D. H. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Ross, R. G., Jr. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)