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Project Number 1
Summary:
Three products were identified at being effective in cleaning the adhesive and flux from the various substrates. These products were evaluated on-site to determine real world effectiveness.Test Objective:
To eliminate the use of IPA at one operation in their factoryProduct Use:
solar panels| Trial Number | Date Run | Purpose | Success Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 03/19/2008 | To evaluate selected products for the removal of adhesive and fingerprints from glass surface using manual cleaning. | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
| 1 | 03/24/2008 | To evaluate successful products on second supplied contaminant. | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
| 2 | 03/24/2008 | To evaluate selected products for odor comparison to current product | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 3 | 03/25/2008 | To evaluate top products on supplied part using manual wiping. | Results suggest a scale-up feasible match for cleaning chemistry and equipment. Pilot plant study with actual parts recommended. |
| 4 | 03/25/2008 | To evaluate top performing products on second supplied contaminant. | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
| 5 | 04/03/2008 | To evaluate compatibility of top cleaning alternatives with the tin metal strips used in the manufacture of solar cells. | A cleanliness study, addressing only various analytical techniques. |
| 6 | 06/17/2008 | To evaluate lower VOC products for adhesive removal | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 7 | 06/17/2008 | To evaluate compatibility of cleaning products with paper backing material | A cleanliness study, addressing only various analytical techniques. |
| 8 | 06/18/2008 | To evaluate the three follow up products on removing the EVA film from glass surface. | Results suggest a scale-up feasible match for cleaning chemistry and equipment. Pilot plant study with actual parts recommended. |
| 9 | 06/18/2008 | To evaluate follow up product on flux removal. | Results suggest a scale-up feasible match for cleaning chemistry and equipment. Pilot plant study with actual parts recommended. |
| 10 | 03/17/2008 | To eliminate IPA from cleaning process for worker health and safety | Technology Transfer. |
| 11 | 06/02/2008 | To conduct on-site assistance to eliminate IPA from cleaning process for worker health and safety | Technology Transfer. |
| 12 | 06/26/2008 | To conduct on-site assistance to eliminate IPA from cleaning process for worker health and safety; | Technology Transfer. |
| 13 | 11/07/2008 | To evaluate products with better pH values for adhesive removal | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 14 | 11/07/2008 | To evaluate products with better pH values for EVA Film removal | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 15 | 11/07/2008 | To evaluate follow up products on flux removal. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |