Abstract: An improved backsheet used in the construction of solar panels is disclosed. A method of manufacturing the backsheet and solar panel comprising the backsheet are also disclosed. Additionally, a photovoltaic solar panel module comprising the backsheet is disclosed. The backsheet may comprise a polymeric material that is produced in such a way that multiple functionalities are imparted into the material for outstanding performance and endurance in a solar module. The invention is further directed to a method for producing backsheets comprising such polymeric materials, and a solar cell incorporating such a backsheet. The backsheet may comprise a mono layer or multilayers in various embodiments. The backsheets improve upon the efficiency, strength, weather resistance, cost, and useful life of the solar panels in which the backsheets are incorporated.

Abstract: An improved backsheet used in the construction of solar panels is disclosed. A method of manufacturing the backsheet and solar panel comprising the backsheet, including coextrusion processes are also disclosed. Additionally, a photovoltaic solar panel module comprising the backsheet is disclosed. The backsheet may comprise an exterior layer, a middle layer, and an interior layer. The exterior layer, middle layer, and interior layer may be adjoined, adhered, or affixed via a co-extrusion process, thereby eliminating the need for the use of adhesives for bonding the layers of the backsheet together. There is also disclosed a backsheet which may comprise an exterior layer, an intermediate exterior layer, a middle layer, an intermediate interior layer, and an interior layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for inspecting the outer skin of a honeycomb body are provided. The inspection system comprises a rotational sub-assembly configured to rotate the honeycomb body, a camera sub-assembly configured to image at least a portion of the outer skin of the honeycomb body as it rotates, a three-dimensional (3D) line sensor sub-assembly configured to obtain height information from the outer skin of the honeycomb body; and an edge sensor sub-assembly configured to obtain edge data from the circumferential edges of the honeycomb body. In some examples, the inspection system utilizes a universal coordinate system to synchronize or align the data obtain from each of these sources to prevent redundant or duplicative detection of one or more defects on the outer skin of the honeycomb body.

Abstract: An improved backsheet used in the construction of solar panels is disclosed. A method of manufacturing the backsheet and solar panel comprising the backsheet are also disclosed. Additionally, a photovoltaic solar panel module comprising the backsheet is disclosed. The backsheet may comprise a polymeric material that is produced in such a way that multiple functionalities are imparted into the material for outstanding performance and endurance in a solar module. The invention is further directed to a method for producing backsheets comprising such polymeric materials, and a solar cell incorporating such a backsheet. The backsheet may comprise a mono layer or multilayers in various embodiments. The backsheets improve upon the efficiency, strength, weather resistance, cost, and useful life of the solar panels in which the backsheets are incorporated.

Abstract: An improved backsheet used in the construction of solar panels is disclosed. A method of manufacturing the backsheet and solar panel comprising the backsheet, including coextrusion processes are also disclosed. Additionally, a photovoltaic solar panel module comprising the backsheet is disclosed. The backsheet may comprise an exterior layer, a middle layer, and an interior layer. The exterior layer, middle layer, and interior layer may be adjoined, adhered, or affixed via a co-extrusion process, thereby eliminating the need for the use of adhesives for bonding the layers of the backsheet together. There is also disclosed a backsheet which may comprise an exterior layer, an intermediate exterior layer, a middle layer, an intermediate interior layer, and an interior layer.

Abstract: The invention provides polyisocyanurate systems for manufacture of polyisocyanurate foam components such as those from SRIM processes. The reaction systems include a polyisocyanate and a polyisocyanate reactive component that includes a trimerization catalyst, polyol, and a carboxylic acid blowing agent, optionally with water as a co-blowing agent. The reaction systems can be blown exclusively with carboxylic acid to produce SRIM products which can be demolded with reduced mold residence time.

Abstract: The invention pertains to drip retardant flexible polyurethane foams prepared by the reaction of an isocyanate with a polyol resin containing a drip retardant made of either a trialkyl end-capped amine functional silicone polymer or a trialkly end-capped carbinol functional silicone polymer to effectively prevent the foam from dripping while burning and encourage char formation.

Abstract: The invention pertains to drip retardant flexible polyurethane foams prepared by the reaction of an isocyanate with a polyol resin containing a drip retardant made of either a trialkyl end-capped amine functional silicone polymer or a trialkyl end-capped carbinol functional silicone polymer to effectively prevent the foam from dripping while burning and encourage char formation.