Process for Array Integration
- Adhesive and surface condition
- Mounting
- Sealant
VHB Tape - Material Characterization
Gochermann suggest (and offers) 3M VHB tape used to mount array panels onto the top of the roof. Thickness of tape is approximately 1.1 mm.
3M VHB tape is a family of double-side foam tapes that are durable and elastic foam based tapes, behaving both as a vicious liquid and elastic solid. The tape is based on an acrylic core.
Datasheet:
The solar array will undergo large thermal cycles each day during use. The tape must be durable in terms of heat expansion, will have minimal lift during driving and high wind speeds.
Wind Load Calculations on PV Modules