What Should I Use For Solar Cell Dust Testing

[dacruick]

Hello!

Right now I am trying to figure out how much of an affect dust has on the power production of some solar cells that I have.

I was just searching for a possible material to use for dust testing. Anyone have any bright ideas?

 

[dacruick]

oh right, I have considered using chalk and that's my number 1 so far, but I am concerned with whether or not it would stick to the acrylic that my cells are made out of.

 

[Mech_Engineer]

Why not just use some dirt from outside?

 

[brewnog]

ISO standard test dust, of course.

The standard is ISO12103-1.

 

[dacruick]

Why not just use some dirt from outside?

I need the dust to be uniform and controllable. I also need it to be quantifiable.

 

[dacruick]

ISO standard test dust, of course.

The standard is ISO12103-1.

ohh of course, I totally forgot about ISO12103-1 test grade. silly me.

Seriously though, seems promising. Thanks for the suggestion

 

[ChronoX5]

That's a great idea, i always wanted to see how much of an impact dirt has on the cells.