Non-destructive testing system and device for photovoltaic cells
US12191807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A non-destructive testing system for photovoltaic cells includes a non-contact electromagnetic induction device, a short-wave infrared (SWIR) camera or/and a visible-light camera, a thermal imaging device, and an image processing device. The non-contact electromagnetic induction device is configured for generating an external electric field acting on the photovoltaic cell without being in contact with the photovoltaic cell. A direction of the external electric field is parallel to that of an internal electric field of the photovoltaic cell. The SWIR camera or/and the visible-light camera is/are configured for obtaining an optical radiation distribution map within the photovoltaic cell. The thermal imaging device is configured for obtaining a thermal radiation distribution map in the photovoltaic cell. The image processing device is configured for storing and processing the optical and thermal radiation distribution maps. Non-destructive testing equipment including the above system is further provided.
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