Complex facade systems or components can be tested in a double climatic chamber with guarded hot box. Temperature and relative humidity can be controlled in both chambers. Artificial sun irradiation can be simulated using specific lamps from "cold" (outdoor) chamber. During the tests, prototypes can be equipped with several sensors that allow to develop for instance thermal and hygrometric evaluations in different operative conditions.
In TECNALIA, during MEZeroE project, we have developed new tests to obtain information on the power, efficiency and constructive viability of BIST and BIPV-T development phase systems in an operational environment, subject to real generation and demand conditions. The performance of the system can be compared against standard PV and ST products tested simultaneously with the test sample during...
In TECNALIA, during MEZeroE project, we have developed new tests to obtain information on the power, efficiency and constructive viability of BIST and BIPV-T development phase systems in an operational environment, subject to real generation and demand conditions. The performance of the system can be compared against standard PV and ST products tested simultaneously with the test sample during...
Optical measurements are typically done at 90º. The acquisition of a new spectrophotometer within MEZeroE project, allows TECNALIA to measure these parameters at any incident angle. This is really useful for the definition of the optimal orientation of the product.
Optical measurements are typically done at 90º. The acquisition of a new spectrophotometer within MEZeroE project, allows TECNALIA to measure these parameters at any incident angle. This is really useful for the definition of the optimal orientation of the product.
The standard related to the assessment of mechanical properties of the BIPV (EN 50583) defines static wind tests or theoretical calculus to assess mechanical resistance and stability of the product. Thanks to the new fan acquired during MEZeroE project in TECNALIA, we can also offer the assessment of mechanical properties via dynamic tests, which results in a more realistic characterization.
The standard related to the assessment of mechanical properties of the BIPV (EN 50583) defines static wind tests or theoretical calculus to assess mechanical resistance and stability of the product. Thanks to the new fan acquired during MEZeroE project in TECNALIA, we can also offer the assessment of mechanical properties via dynamic tests, which results in a more realistic characterization.
In TECNALIA, we offer digital modelling and simulations, to understand product behaviour and their influence in a building fire, using the HRR (heat release rate) obtained from a great scale calorimetric hood.
In TECNALIA, we offer digital modelling and simulations, to understand product behaviour and their influence in a building fire, using the HRR (heat release rate) obtained from a great scale calorimetric hood.
When PV or BIPV modules are used in façades and/or roofs, the current reference standard to use for BIPV is represented by the EN 50583, that sets the regulations for both modules and systems depending on the building mounting category. EN 50583 indicated that EN 13501-1 (reaction to fire) and EN 13501-2 (resistance to fire) should be used as a reference. However, the effect of the fire propagation is missing in this standard. Therefore, during MEZeroE project, in TECNALIA we have defined a procedure to assess the propagation at an intermediate scale of BIPV panels in façades. Furthermore, during the propagation test at intermediate scale, we can measure HRR of the specimen so that the fire reaction of the specimen is also assessed. To finish, using this HRR, we can perform digital simulations.