ASTM E772-13
(Terminology)Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
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 IEEE/ASTM 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.
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Designation: E772 − 13
StandardTerminology of
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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.
E948Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovol-
1.3 This terminology also pertains to glass for solar energy
taic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sun-
applications. light
E816Test Method for Calibration of Pyrheliometers by
1.4 Fundamental terms associated with electromagnetic ra-
Comparison to Reference Pyrheliometers
diation that are indicates as derived units in Standard IEEE/
E1021TestMethodforSpectralResponsivityMeasurements
ASTM SI 10 are not repeated in this terminology.
of Photovoltaic Devices
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E1036Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Noncon-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
centrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays
standard.
Using Reference Cells
E1125 Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-
2. Referenced Documents
Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Us-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ing a Tabular Spectrum
C162Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
E1171Test Methods for Photovoltaic Modules in Cyclic
C1048Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tem-
Temperature and Humidity Environments
pered Flat Glass
E1362Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator
C1651Test Method for Measurement of Roll Wave Optical
Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells
Distortion in Heat-Treated Flat Glass
E1462Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground
D1003Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules
of Transparent Plastics
E2236Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Perfor-
D1245Practice for Examination of Water-Formed Deposits
mance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multi-
by Chemical Microscopy
junction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules
D4865Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Elec-
E2527Test Method for Electrical Performance of Concen-
tricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
trator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Systems Un-
D5544Test Method for On-Line Measurement of Residue
der Natural Sunlight
After Evaporation of High-Purity Water
F1863Test Method for Measuring the NightVision Goggle-
D7236Test Method for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed
Weighted Transmissivity of Transparent Parts
Cup Tester (Ramp Method)
G113Terminology Relating to Natural andArtificialWeath-
ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E44 on Solar,
G130Test Method for Calibration of Narrow- and Broad-
GeothermalandOtherAlternativeEnergySourcesandisthedirectresponsibilityof
Band Ultraviolet Radiometers Using a Spectroradiometer
Subcommittee E44.01 on Terminology and Editorial.
G138Test Method for Calibration of a Spectroradiometer
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally
Using a Standard Source of Irradiance
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E772–11. DOI:
10.1520/E0772-13.
G167Test Method for Calibration of a Pyranometer Using a
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Pyrheliometer
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
G173TablesforReferenceSolarSpectralIrradiances:Direct
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Normal and Hemispherical on 37° Tilted Surface
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DISCUSSION—Although it varies with wavelength, it is common to
G197Table for Reference Solar Spectral Distributions: Di-
report aerosol optical depth at a single wavelength only, especially 0.5
rect and Diffuse on 20° Tilted and Vertical Surfaces
µm.
IEEE/ASTM SI 10American National Standard for Metric
Practice
air mass, A
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Designation: E772 − 11 E772 − 13
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. A number 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 IEEE/ASTM
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
C1048 Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass
C1651 Test Method for Measurement of Roll Wave Optical Distortion in Heat-Treated Flat Glass
D1003 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
E927 Specification for Solar Simulation for Photovoltaic Testing
E948 Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight
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
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
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E44.01 on Terminology and Editorial.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2011Sept. 1, 2013. Published November 2011September 2013. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20052011
as E772 – 05.E772 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/E0772-11.10.1520/E0772-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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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 Spectroradiometer
G138 Test Method for Calibration of a Spectroradiometer Using a Standard Source of Irradiance
G167 Test Method for Calibration of a Pyranometer Using a Pyrheliometer
G173 Tables for Reference Solar Spectral Irradiances: D
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