EN IEC 62788-6-2:2020

Measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules - Part 6-2: General tests - Moisture permeation testing of polymeric materials EN IEC 62788-6-2:2020

Publication date:   Aug 17, 2020

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60.60 Standard published   May 8, 2020

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CLC/TC 82 Solar photovoltaic energy systems

European Norm

27.160   Solar energy engineering

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IEC 62788-6-2:2020 provides methods for measuring the steady-state water vapour transmission rate (WVTR), water vapour permeability (P), diffusivity (D), solubility (S), and moisture breakthrough time (Ƭ10) (defined as the time to reach 10 % of the steady state WVTR) for polymeric materials such as encapsulants, edge seals, frontsheets and backsheets. These measurements can be made at selected temperatures and humidity levels as deemed appropriate for evaluation of their performance in PV modules. Measurement is accomplished by inspection of the transient WVTR curve and by fitting it to a theoretical Fickian model. This document is best applied to monolithic films. If multilayer films are used, the D and S values are only apparent values, but the steady-state values can still be measured.

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EN IEC 62788-6-2:2020
60.60 Standard published
May 8, 2020