ASTM E772-11

Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion

SCOPE
1.1 This terminology pertains to the conversion of solar energy into other forms of energy by various means, including thermal absorption (i.e., solar thermal) and the photovoltaic effect (i.e., photovoltaics).
1.2 This terminology also pertains to instrumentation used to measure solar radiation.
1.3 This terminology also pertains to glass for solar energy applications.
1.4 Fundamental terms associated with electromagnetic radiation that are indicates as derived units in Standard  are not repeated in this terminology.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2011
• ICS: 01.040.27 - Energy and heat transfer engineering (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 27.160 - Solar energy engineering
• Technical Committee: E44 - Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources
• Drafting Committee: E44.01 - Terminology and Editorial

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E772-05 - Standard Terminology Relating to Solar Energy Conversion
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM E772-13 - Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2908-12(2023) - Standard Guide for Fire Prevention for Photovoltaic Panels, Modules, and Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E905-87(2021) - Standard Test Method for Determining Thermal Performance of Tracking Concentrating Solar Collectors
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D5272-08(2021) - Standard Practice for Outdoor Exposure Testing of Photodegradable Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM G222-21 - Standard Practice for Estimation of UV Irradiance Received by Field-Exposed Products as a Function of Location
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E948-16(2020) - Standard Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E861-13(2021) - Standard Practice for Evaluating Thermal Insulation Materials for Use in Solar Collectors
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E1171-15(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Photovoltaic Modules in Cyclic Temperature and Humidity Environments
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM G138-12(2020)e1 - Standard Test Method for Calibration of a Spectroradiometer Using a Standard Source of Irradiance
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E927-19 - Standard Classification for Solar Simulators for Electrical Performance Testing of Photovoltaic Devices
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E781-86(2023) - Standard Practice for Evaluating Absorptive Solar Receiver Materials When Exposed to Conditions Simulating Stagnation in Solar Collectors with Cover Plates
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E1462-12(2018) - Standard Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E1799-12(2023) - Standard Practice for Visual Inspections of Photovoltaic Modules
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Referred By: ASTM G207-11(2019)e1 - Standard Test Method for Indoor Transfer of Calibration from Reference to Field Pyranometers
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E772 − 11
StandardTerminology of
1
Solar Energy Conversion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E772; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E349Terminology Relating to Space Simulation
E490Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar
1.1 This terminology pertains to the conversion of solar
Spectral Irradiance Tables
energy into other forms of energy by various means, including
E491Practice for Solar Simulation for Thermal Balance
thermal absorption (i.e., solar thermal) and the photovoltaic
Testing of Spacecraft
effect (i.e., photovoltaics).
E927Specification for Solar Simulation for Photovoltaic
1.2 This terminology also pertains to instrumentation used
Testing
to measure solar radiation.
E816Test Method for Calibration of Pyrheliometers by
1.3 This terminology also pertains to glass for solar energy
Comparison to Reference Pyrheliometers
applications.
E1021TestMethodforSpectralResponsivityMeasurements
1.4 Fundamental terms associated with electromagnetic ra- of Photovoltaic Devices
diation that are indicates as derived units in Standard IEEE/ E1036Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Noncon-
ASTM SI 10 are not repeated in this terminology.
centrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays
Using Reference Cells
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E1125 Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Us-
standard.
ing a Tabular Spectrum
2. Referenced Documents
E1171Test Methods for Photovoltaic Modules in Cyclic
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Temperature and Humidity Environments
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1362Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator
C162Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells
C1048Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tem-
E1462Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground
pered Flat Glass
Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules
C1651Test Method for Measurement of Roll Wave Optical
Distortion in Heat-Treated Flat Glass E2236Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Perfor-
D1003Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance mance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multi-
of Transparent Plastics
junction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules
D1245Practice for Examination of Water-Formed Deposits
E2527Test Method for Electrical Performance of Concen-
by Chemical Microscopy
trator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Systems Un-
D4865Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Elec-
der Natural Sunlight
tricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
F1863Test Method for Measuring the NightVision Goggle-
D5544Test Method for On-Line Measurement of Residue
Weighted Transmissivity of Transparent Parts
After Evaporation of High-Purity Water
G113Terminology Relating to Natural andArtificialWeath-
D7236Test Method for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed
ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
Cup Tester (Ramp Method)
G130Test Method for Calibration of Narrow- and Broad-
Band Ultraviolet Radiometers Using a Spectroradiometer
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G138Test Method for Calibration of a Spectroradiometer
This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E44 on Solar,
GeothermalandOtherAlternativeEnergySourcesandisthedirectresponsibilityof
Using a Standard Source of Irradiance
Subcommittee E44.01 on Terminology and Editorial.
G167Test Method for Calibration of a Pyranometer Using a
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2011. Published November 2011. Originally
Pyrheliometer
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E772–05. DOI:
10.1520/E0772-11.
G173TablesforReferenceSolarSpectralIrradiances:Direct
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Normal and Hemispherical on 37° Tilted Surface
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
G197Table for Reference Solar Spectral Distributions: Di-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. rect and Diffuse on 20° Tilted and Vertical Surfaces
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E772 − 11
DISCUSSION—Although it varies with wavelength, it is common to
IEEE/ASTM SI 10American National Standard for Metric
report aerosol optical depth at a single wavelength only, especially 0.5
Practice
µm.
3
2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO9060SpecificationandClassificationofInstrumentsfor air mass, AM, n—relative optical mass (see optical mass,
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Designation:E772–05
Standard Terminology Relating to Designation: E772 – 11
Standard Terminology of
1
Solar Energy Conversion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E772; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology pertains to the conversion of solar energy into other forms of energy by various means, including thermal
absorption (i.e., solar thermal) and the photovoltaic effect (i.e., photovoltaics).
1.2 This terminology also pertains to instrumentation used to measure solar radiation.
1.3 This terminology also pertains to glass for solar energy applications.
1.4 Fundamental terms associated with electromagnetic radiation that are indicates as derived units in Standard SI 10 are not
repeated in this terminology.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1ASTM Standards:
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
C859Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials 1048 Specification for Heat-Treated Flat GlassKind HS, Kind FT Coated and
Uncoated Glass
C1651 Test Method for Measurement of Roll Wave Optical Distortion in Heat-Treated Flat Glass
D93Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester 1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous
Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
D1245 Practice for Examination of Water-Formed Deposits by Chemical Microscopy
D4865 Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Electricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
D5544 Test Method for On-Line Measurement of Residue After Evaporation of High-Purity Water
D7236 Test Method for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester (Ramp Method)
E349 Terminology Relating to Space Simulation
E490 Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar Spectral Irradiance Tables
E491 Practice for Solar Simulation for Thermal Balance Testing of Spacecraft
E971Practice for Calculation of Photometric Transmittance and Reflectance of Materials to Solar Radiation
927 Specification for Solar Simulation for Photovoltaic Testing
E816 Test Method for Calibration of Pyrheliometers by Comparison to Reference Pyrheliometers
E1021 Test Method for Spectral Responsivity Measurements of Photovoltaic Devices
E1036 Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using
Reference Cells
E1125 Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Using a Tabular
Spectrum
E1171 Test Methods for Photovoltaic Modules in Cyclic Temperature and Humidity Environments
E1362 Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells
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These definitions are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
1
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources and areis the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E44.09 on Photovoltaic Electric Power Conversion.
Current edition approved AprilSept. 1, 2005.2011. Published May 2005.November 2011. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20012005 as
E772–87(01).E772–05. DOI: 10.1520/E0772-05.10.1520/E0772-11.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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E1462 Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules
E2236 Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Performance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multijunction
Photovoltaic Cells and Modules
E2527 Test Method for Electrical Performance of Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Systems Under Natural
Sunlight
F1863 Test Method for Measuring the Night Vision Goggle-Weighted Transmissivity of Transparent Parts
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
G130 Test Method for Calibration of Narrow- and Broad-Band Ultraviolet Radiometers Using a Spectroradiome
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