Re: [RE-wrenches] Microfractures

2018-11-18 Thread jerrysgarage01
AndrewCorrect, its is all about time, temp cycles will all effect modules, 
arial IR testing generally  will not show new fractures.JerrySent from my 
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Jerry - Thanks for the input!  No snail trails or burn marks at his point as 
the system has yet to be commissioned.  There will be an aerial IR inspection 
once we're operating and if anything shows up it'll be addressed for sure, but 
my understanding of microfractures is that the effects often don't show up for 
years (save for what can be seen with EL testing). Regards, Andrew Truitt 
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can ensure such a mistake does not occur in the future.On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 
5:27 PM Jerry Shafer  wrote:Andrew, WrenchesWhile in 
Hawaii, l had modules that had fractures, some showed up in low performance, 
some did not and l don't recall there being a wobble on the high side. I would 
suggest inspecting what the modules look in question. Most of the time the 
cracks are visable and may look like worm tracks, they will be across the 
modules. Also look for what appears to be cigarette burns, this is trace arcing 
or at least overheating of the trace and they can appear at the interconnecting 
trace or main traces mostly at the change in direction of the trace. I have 
also had bad bypass diode connections have issues effecting performance 
curves.JerryNABCEP InspectorNABCEP InstallerOn Fri, Nov 16, 2018, 12:03 PM 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Microfractures

2018-11-18 Thread Andrew Truitt
Jerry - Thanks for the input!  No snail trails or burn marks at his point
as the system has yet to be commissioned.  There will be an aerial IR
inspection once we're operating and if anything shows up it'll be addressed
for sure, but my understanding of microfractures is that the effects often
don't show up for years (save for what can be seen with EL testing).



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On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 5:27 PM Jerry Shafer 
wrote:

> Andrew, Wrenches
> While in Hawaii, l had modules that had fractures, some showed up in low
> performance, some did not and l don't recall there being a wobble on the
> high side. I would suggest inspecting what the modules look in question.
> Most of the time the cracks are visable and may look like worm tracks, they
> will be across the modules. Also look for what appears to be cigarette
> burns, this is trace arcing or at least overheating of the trace and they
> can appear at the interconnecting trace or main traces mostly at the change
> in direction of the trace. I have also had bad bypass diode connections
> have issues effecting performance curves.
> Jerry
> NABCEP Inspector
> NABCEP Installer
>
> On Fri, Nov 16, 2018, 12:03 PM Andrew Truitt 
>>
>>
>> Wrenches - Does anyone have experience getting electroluminescence (EL)
>> test results from module manufacturers?  I just shot some module IV curves
>> as part of an acceptance test and they all show some irregularities on the
>> vertical slope that Solmetric says are indicative of microfractures:
>>
>> [image: image.png]
>>
>>
>> It seems the optimal course of action here is to perform EL testing on a
>> random sample of mods in the field and compare with images from the factory
>> to hone in on the root cause.  However field EL testing is not cheap and
>> even if we do determine that the damage occured after modules left the
>> factory, how could it be proven if its the shipper or the EPC at fault?  I
>> foresee everyone pushing back and invoking the performance warranty as the
>> backstop if issues pop up in the future (assuming nothing shows up during
>> performance testing next month), but the last thing we want deal with is a
>> massive (or worse, piecemeal) warranty claim in 5 years.  Or the array may
>> mildly underperform year over year, not enough to trigger warranties but
>> still costing thousands in lost revenue.  The system is a 200kW ground
>> mount in CO using tier 1 (top 5) Chinese modules.  Anyone dealt with this
>> type of situation before?
>>
>>
>>
>> *Regards, *
>>
>>
>> *Andrew Truitt*
>>
>> www.dr.ventures
>> d: 202.486.7507
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>> Colorado Journeyman Electrician License No.: 600132
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Microfractures

2018-11-16 Thread Jerry Shafer
Andrew, Wrenches
While in Hawaii, l had modules that had fractures, some showed up in low
performance, some did not and l don't recall there being a wobble on the
high side. I would suggest inspecting what the modules look in question.
Most of the time the cracks are visable and may look like worm tracks, they
will be across the modules. Also look for what appears to be cigarette
burns, this is trace arcing or at least overheating of the trace and they
can appear at the interconnecting trace or main traces mostly at the change
in direction of the trace. I have also had bad bypass diode connections
have issues effecting performance curves.
Jerry
NABCEP Inspector
NABCEP Installer

On Fri, Nov 16, 2018, 12:03 PM Andrew Truitt 
>
> Wrenches - Does anyone have experience getting electroluminescence (EL)
> test results from module manufacturers?  I just shot some module IV curves
> as part of an acceptance test and they all show some irregularities on the
> vertical slope that Solmetric says are indicative of microfractures:
>
> [image: image.png]
>
>
> It seems the optimal course of action here is to perform EL testing on a
> random sample of mods in the field and compare with images from the factory
> to hone in on the root cause.  However field EL testing is not cheap and
> even if we do determine that the damage occured after modules left the
> factory, how could it be proven if its the shipper or the EPC at fault?  I
> foresee everyone pushing back and invoking the performance warranty as the
> backstop if issues pop up in the future (assuming nothing shows up during
> performance testing next month), but the last thing we want deal with is a
> massive (or worse, piecemeal) warranty claim in 5 years.  Or the array may
> mildly underperform year over year, not enough to trigger warranties but
> still costing thousands in lost revenue.  The system is a 200kW ground
> mount in CO using tier 1 (top 5) Chinese modules.  Anyone dealt with this
> type of situation before?
>
>
>
> *Regards, *
>
>
> *Andrew Truitt*
>
> www.dr.ventures
> d: 202.486.7507
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[RE-wrenches] Microfractures

2018-11-16 Thread Andrew Truitt
Wrenches - Does anyone have experience getting electroluminescence (EL)
test results from module manufacturers?  I just shot some module IV curves
as part of an acceptance test and they all show some irregularities on the
vertical slope that Solmetric says are indicative of microfractures:

[image: image.png]


It seems the optimal course of action here is to perform EL testing on a
random sample of mods in the field and compare with images from the factory
to hone in on the root cause.  However field EL testing is not cheap and
even if we do determine that the damage occured after modules left the
factory, how could it be proven if its the shipper or the EPC at fault?  I
foresee everyone pushing back and invoking the performance warranty as the
backstop if issues pop up in the future (assuming nothing shows up during
performance testing next month), but the last thing we want deal with is a
massive (or worse, piecemeal) warranty claim in 5 years.  Or the array may
mildly underperform year over year, not enough to trigger warranties but
still costing thousands in lost revenue.  The system is a 200kW ground
mount in CO using tier 1 (top 5) Chinese modules.  Anyone dealt with this
type of situation before?



*Regards, *


*Andrew Truitt*

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d: 202.486.7507

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Colorado Journeyman Electrician License No.: 600132

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Microfractures in PV Modules

2014-10-05 Thread William Dorsett
Does this suggest that it is better to buy monocrystalline cell modules
instead of poly; and that those modules that flash test with the highest
output for a given production run have the best printed connections and
therefore the higher probability of long term life and performance?

Bill Dorsett
Manhattan, KS

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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Microfractures in PV Modules

Recently a inspector raised the issue of microfractures in pv modules, and
that the existence of such fractures would require replacement of the
modules and a failing of the system inspection. I found information from
NREL confirming the existence of microfractures in poly crystalline.
However, I have not seen any information on how to detect them (ie, what
they look like).  Does anyone have a reference that shows this, and is this
a valid concern for the industry?  Thank you, Chris






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[RE-wrenches] Microfractures in PV Modules

2014-10-04 Thread Christopher Warfel
Recently a inspector raised the issue of microfractures in pv modules, 
and that the existence of such fractures would require replacement of 
the modules and a failing of the system inspection. I found information 
from NREL confirming the existence of microfractures in poly 
crystalline.  However, I have not seen any information on how to detect 
them (ie, what they look like).  Does anyone have a reference that shows 
this, and is this a valid concern for the industry?  Thank you, Chris







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Re: [RE-wrenches] Microfractures in PV Modules

2014-10-04 Thread jay peltz
Hi Chris,

Do you mean the AHJ?

jay


On Oct 4, 2014, at 8:20 AM, Christopher Warfel wrote:

 Recently a inspector raised the issue of microfractures in pv modules, and 
 that the existence of such fractures would require replacement of the modules 
 and a failing of the system inspection. I found information from NREL 
 confirming the existence of microfractures in poly crystalline.  However, I 
 have not seen any information on how to detect them (ie, what they look 
 like).  Does anyone have a reference that shows this, and is this a valid 
 concern for the industry?  Thank you, Chris
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Microfractures in PV Modules

2014-10-04 Thread Christopher Warfel
No, this is a third party quality assurance inspector for a rate payer 
funded program. The issue is most likely proper use of ratepayer funds 
towards these projects.  I would think that the AHJ wouldn't be 
concerned unless there was a safety issue My question is more along the 
lines of: is this a real issue, and if so, how does one see the defect?

On 10/4/2014 12:21 PM, jay peltz wrote:

Hi Chris,

Do you mean the AHJ?

jay


On Oct 4, 2014, at 8:20 AM, Christopher Warfel wrote:


Recently a inspector raised the issue of microfractures in pv modules, and that 
the existence of such fractures would require replacement of the modules and a 
failing of the system inspection. I found information from NREL confirming the 
existence of microfractures in poly crystalline.  However, I have not seen any 
information on how to detect them (ie, what they look like).  Does anyone have 
a reference that shows this, and is this a valid concern for the industry?  
Thank you, Chris






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Re: [RE-wrenches] Microfractures in PV Modules

2014-10-04 Thread Bill Hoffer
Christopher

There are some level of micro fractures that are always present in cells
and not visible to the naked eye.  Some of these will produce visible
fractures over time from loading and flexing of the module from weather and
temperature changes.  The micro fractures can be an issue with performance,
but may not show up until later, they are not necessarily an issue with
safety.  If the encapsulation is intact and the there is not a specific
internal fault caused by the separation the only issue would be loss of
conducting surface between the broken piece and the internal string wiring
resulting in a loss of performance.  Bottom line as long as there is not a
fault, your AHJ does not have much to say about performance, the NEC says
nothing about performance, only if the installation is safe.  All modules
are flash tested and sorted for performance and checked for faults (
insulation resistance tested at a voltage significantly higher than the
operational rating, 2x max voltage + 1000V).  This is required before a
module manufacturer can place a UL sticker on it.  IMHO as long as the
damage and is not causing leakage current during an insulation resistance
test at the factory the AHJ really cannot say anything about it legally, he
is not an inspector for UL and really only needs to be able to read the UL
sticker and certify it is being used according to the listing.

That being said some module manufacturers do add an additional
Electroluminescence test that does detect micro cracks by placing a small
reverse current through the module that causes the active material to act
as a Light Emitting Diode in the near infrared spectrum that it is possible
to detect with a special camera calibrated for that light spectrum.
Usually done in a lab, although there are expensive field units available
now.  These test will show micro-cracks, bad print screening and bad spots
on the cells from the doping process.  I have done tests were we purposely
damage cells in a module and we have been able to detect micro cracks that
did not necessarily result in a reduced flash test at the factory.  Over
time I assume that will not be the case and reduced output may be the.  So
IMHO your AHJ does not have the equipment nor does he have the expertise to
perform these tests, nor does the NEC or UL1703 require it!

Good Luck with the inspector, but I think he is way out of his league on
this one, until it becomes a safety issue, even a visible crack in a cell
is not an issue of his concern.

Bill

On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 8:20 AM, Christopher Warfel 
cwar...@entech-engineering.com wrote:

 Recently a inspector raised the issue of microfractures in pv modules, and
 that the existence of such fractures would require replacement of the
 modules and a failing of the system inspection. I found information from
 NREL confirming the existence of microfractures in poly crystalline.
 However, I have not seen any information on how to detect them (ie, what
 they look like).  Does anyone have a reference that shows this, and is this
 a valid concern for the industry?  Thank you, Chris






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Re: [RE-wrenches] Microfractures in PV Modules

2014-10-04 Thread jay peltz
Hi Chris,

There are a number of test methods, but the best two are.
Electroluminescence imagining   ELI
thermal imaging  IR

From what I read at Photon, the ELI is the best for micro cracks before they 
really happen.
After they are visible, thermal imaging can be helpful.

As to it being a real issue, I believe so.  The cause has not been confirmed, 
but contributing factors are:
cell thickness
manufacturing handling
shipping/packing
field handling.

For example I've seen IR photos that show a hand print damage in the middle of 
module.  Or damage that sure looks like it would have been from a shoulder 
pressing on a cell area ( carrying it like a sheet of plywood).  

If you are looking for someone who can do these field tests, contact me off 
site,

jay

peltz power


On Oct 4, 2014, at 10:46 AM, Christopher Warfel wrote:

 No, this is a third party quality assurance inspector for a rate payer funded 
 program. The issue is most likely proper use of ratepayer funds towards these 
 projects.  I would think that the AHJ wouldn't be concerned unless there was 
 a safety issue My question is more along the lines of: is this a real issue, 
 and if so, how does one see the defect?
 On 10/4/2014 12:21 PM, jay peltz wrote:
 Hi Chris,
 
 Do you mean the AHJ?
 
 jay
 
 
 On Oct 4, 2014, at 8:20 AM, Christopher Warfel wrote:
 
 Recently a inspector raised the issue of microfractures in pv modules, and 
 that the existence of such fractures would require replacement of the 
 modules and a failing of the system inspection. I found information from 
 NREL confirming the existence of microfractures in poly crystalline.  
 However, I have not seen any information on how to detect them (ie, what 
 they look like).  Does anyone have a reference that shows this, and is this 
 a valid concern for the industry?  Thank you, Chris
 
 
 
 
 
 
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