The research on thermal adaptability reinforcement technology for photovoltaic modules

Nana Su; Guozhong Zhou

doi:10.1117/12.2196850

8 October 2015 The research on thermal adaptability reinforcement technology for photovoltaic modules

Nana Su, Guozhong Zhou

Proceedings Volume 9677, AOPC 2015: Optical Test, Measurement, and Equipment; 967707 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2196850
Event: Applied Optics and Photonics China (AOPC2015), 2015, Beijing, China

Abstract

Nowadays, Photovoltaic module contains more high-performance components in smaller space. It is also demanded to work in severe temperature condition for special use, such as aerospace. As temperature rises, the failure rate will increase exponentially which makes reliability significantly reduce. In order to improve thermal adaptability of photovoltaic module, this paper makes a research on reinforcement technologies. Thermoelectric cooler is widely used in aerospace which has harsh working environment. So, theoretical formulas for computing refrigerating efficiency, refrigerating capacity and temperature difference are described in detail. The optimum operating current of three classical working condition is obtained which can be used to guide the design of driven circuit. Taken some equipment enclosure for example, we use thermoelectric cooler to reinforce its thermal adaptability. By building physical model and thermal model with the aid of physical dimension and constraint condition, the model is simulated by Flotherm. The temperature field cloud is shown to verify the effectiveness of reinforcement.

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Nana Su and Guozhong Zhou "The research on thermal adaptability reinforcement technology for photovoltaic modules", Proc. SPIE 9677, AOPC 2015: Optical Test, Measurement, and Equipment, 967707 (8 October 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2196850

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