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Block 2 solar cell module environmental test programEnvironmental tests were performed of on 76 solar cell modules produced by four different manufacturers. The following tests were performed: (1) 28 day temperature and humidity; (2) rain and icing; (3) salt fog; (4) sand and dust; (5) vacuum/steam/pressure; (6) fungus; (7) temperature/altitude; and (8) thermal shock. Environmental testing of the solar cell modules produced cracked cells, cracked encapsulant and encapsulant delaminations on various modules. In addition, there was some minor cell and frame corrosion.
Document ID
19790005319
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Holloway, K. L. (Naval Weapons Support Center Crane, IN, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1978
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
WQEC/C-78-224
NASA-CR-159393
DOE/NASA/1892-78/1
Accession Number
79N13490
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: E(49-26)-1022
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER C-1892-D
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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