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ASTM E 1171 : 2015 : R2019

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Standard Test Methods for Photovoltaic Modules in Cyclic Temperature and Humidity Environments
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English

Published date

01-04-2019

1.1These test methods provide procedures for stressing photovoltaic modules in simulated temperature and humidity environments. Environmental testing is used to simulate aging of module materials on an accelerated basis.

1.2Three individual environmental test procedures are defined by these test methods: a thermal cycling procedure, a humidity-freeze cycling procedure, and an extended duration damp heat procedure. Electrical biasing is utilized during the thermal cycling procedure to simulate stresses that are known to occur in field-deployed modules.

1.3These test methods define mounting methods for modules undergoing environmental testing, and specify parameters that must be recorded and reported.

1.4These test methods do not establish pass or fail levels. The determination of acceptable or unacceptable results is beyond the scope of these test methods.

1.5Any of the individual environmental tests may be performed singly, or may be combined into a test sequence with other environmental or non-environmental tests, or both. Certain pre-conditioning tests such as annealing or light soaking may also be necessary or desirable as part of such a sequence. The determination of any such sequencing and pre-conditioning is beyond the scope of this test method.

1.6These test procedures are limited in duration and therefore the results of these tests cannot be used to determine photovoltaic module lifetimes.

1.7The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.8This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.9This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
E 44
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
4
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM E 772 : 2015 Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion

ASTM E 1799 : 1996 Standard Practice for Visual Inspections of Photovoltaic Modules
ASTM E 1036 : 2015 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
ASTM E 1799 : 2012 : R2023 Standard Practice for Visual Inspections of Photovoltaic Modules
ASTM E 772 : 2015 : R2021 Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
ASTM E 1462 : 2000 Standard Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules
ASTM E 1462 : 2012 : R2018 Standard Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules
ASTM E 1036 : 2002 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
ASTM E 1799 : 2012 : R2018 Standard Practice for Visual Inspections of Photovoltaic Modules

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