Resimulation of Thermo-Mechanical Behavior in Solar Cells Using COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1
Budget: €30 – €250 EUR
Project Overview:
We are looking for an expert in COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1 to replicate the findings of the paper "Thermo-mechanical assessment of solar cell displacement with respect to the viscoelastic behaviour of the encapsulant". The goal is to achieve results consistent with those presented in the study.
Key Objectives:
- Resimulate the thermo-mechanical behavior of crystalline solar modules, specifically focusing on the viscoelastic properties of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA).
- Validate the simulation results against the experimental data provided in the paper.
Responsibilities:
- Create a simulation model in COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1 based on the methodologies outlined in the paper.
- Conduct simulations to analyze cell displacement during the lamination process and thermal cycling.
- Document the simulation process and compare results with those reported in the original paper.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1.
- Strong background in mechanical engineering, materials science, or related fields.
- Experience in simulating viscoelastic materials and thermo-mechanical behavior.
Deliverables:
- A detailed simulation report with results compared to the original findings.
- Visual outputs (graphs, charts) demonstrating the simulation outcomes.
Summary of the Research Paper:
1. Implement a viscoelastic model for EVA based on thermo-mechanical analysis (TMA) and creep tests.
2. Simulate silicon solar cell displacement during the lamination process, accounting for temperature changes from 140°C to 20°C.
3. Analyze the impact of thermal cycling (20°C to +80°C to -40°C) on cell displacement.
4. Validate simulation results against optical measurements of cell displacement in PV modules.
5. Assess thermo-mechanical stresses resulting from mismatched coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) among the module components.
We are looking for an expert in COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1 to replicate the findings of the paper "Thermo-mechanical assessment of solar cell displacement with respect to the viscoelastic behaviour of the encapsulant". The goal is to achieve results consistent with those presented in the study.
Key Objectives:
- Resimulate the thermo-mechanical behavior of crystalline solar modules, specifically focusing on the viscoelastic properties of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA).
- Validate the simulation results against the experimental data provided in the paper.
Responsibilities:
- Create a simulation model in COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1 based on the methodologies outlined in the paper.
- Conduct simulations to analyze cell displacement during the lamination process and thermal cycling.
- Document the simulation process and compare results with those reported in the original paper.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1.
- Strong background in mechanical engineering, materials science, or related fields.
- Experience in simulating viscoelastic materials and thermo-mechanical behavior.
Deliverables:
- A detailed simulation report with results compared to the original findings.
- Visual outputs (graphs, charts) demonstrating the simulation outcomes.
Summary of the Research Paper:
1. Implement a viscoelastic model for EVA based on thermo-mechanical analysis (TMA) and creep tests.
2. Simulate silicon solar cell displacement during the lamination process, accounting for temperature changes from 140°C to 20°C.
3. Analyze the impact of thermal cycling (20°C to +80°C to -40°C) on cell displacement.
4. Validate simulation results against optical measurements of cell displacement in PV modules.
5. Assess thermo-mechanical stresses resulting from mismatched coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) among the module components.