Thermal shock of photovoltaic glass

Thermal Stress and Strain of Solar Cells in Photovoltaic Modules Ulrich Eitner, Sarah Kajari-Schr¨oder, Marc K ontges and Holm Altenbach¨ Abstract The long-termstability of … Thermal Stress and Strain of Solar Cells in Photovoltaic Modules Ulrich Eitner, Sarah Kajari-Schr¨oder, Marc K ontges and Holm Altenbach¨ Abstract The long-termstability of …

Does temperature rise affect glass thermal stress initiation & propagation?

Thermal shock is always caused by rapid and extreme temperature changes, which is very dangerous for the glass integrity. Therefore, the objective of this work is to investigate the effect of the rate of temperature rise on the glass thermal stress building up, and crack initiation and propagation, using a finite element method.

What causes thermal stress on glass?

Thermal stress is caused by temperature difference upon the glass, if the temperature rise T (x, y, z) with respect to the original state is known, then the associated deformation can be considered easily. For glass, the temperature rise T results in a uniform strain, which depends on the coefficient of linear expansion of the material .

How does thermal shock occur?

Thermal shock occurs when a thermal gradient causes different parts of an object to expand by different amounts. This differential expansion can be understood equally in terms of stress or strain. At some point in time, this stress can exceed the strength of the material, causing a crack to form.

Why do photovoltaic modules have a long-term stability?

The long-term stability of photovoltaic (PV) modules is largely influenced by the module’s ability to withstand thermal cycling between −40°C and 85°C. Due to different coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) of the different module materials the change in temperature creates stresses.

Why is glass used in photovoltaic modules?

Glass is a well-known material, as it has been broadly used in construction for centuries and nowadays it is used in photovoltaic modules to provide rigidity and protection against atmospheric agents.

What causes a glass to wave at a lower temperature?

This waving is caused by the thermal shock on the glass, which could cause the glass break at lower temperature difference. When the temperature rises with a slower rate, the thermal stress growth histories are similar with each others.

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