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New energy efficient torchieres ready for hot torchiere market loading...
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| Creator/Author | Page, E. ; Mills, E. ; Siminovitch, M. |
| Publication Date | 1997 Nov 01 |
| OSTI Identifier | OSTI ID: 674929; Legacy ID: DE98056097 |
| Report Number(s) | LBNL--41176; CONF-9711170-- |
| DOE Contract Number | AC03-76SF00098 |
| Other Number(s) | Other: ON: DE98056097; TRN: TRN: AHC29820%%393 |
| Resource Type | Conference |
| Resource Relation | Conference: Energy efficiency in household appliances, Florence (Italy), 5-8 Nov 1997; Other Information: PBD: Nov 1997 |
| Research Org | Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., Environmental Energy Technologies Div., Berkeley, CA (United States) |
| Sponsoring Org | USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States) |
| Subject | 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; LIGHT BULBS; FLUORESCENT LAMPS; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; SAFETY; MARKET |
| Description/Abstract | The extraordinary market growth of the high power halogen torchiere (halogen uplighter) presents significant global energy savings opportunities for energy efficient alternatives. Extensive developed of prototype designs of energy efficient torchiere systems using compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) has lead directly to the production and commercialization of CFL torchieres. This paper analyzes the current global market for torchieres and compares the electrical and photometric characteristics of one of the new CFL torchieres to standard tungsten halogen torchieres. Power assessments and photometric data indicate that the new CFL torchiere provides significant energy savings over the standard tungsten halogen torchiere while producing more luminous flux. The energy savings is jointly due to the high source efficacy of the CFLs and the poor performance of many cheaply made halogen lamps. Laboratory and in-situ experiments indicate that the CFL torchieres use 65 Watts to produce 25% more light than the 300 W tungsten halogen torchieres they are designed to replace. Additionally, the CFL torchieres have the benefit of a cooler lamp operating temperature, making them safer luminaires (Brooks, 1997; New York Times, 1997). This safety benefit, coupled with the potential for significant reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions, has prompted the insurance industry to form a unique alliance with energy conservation groups to promote energy efficient torchieres. |
| Country of Publication | United States |
| Language | English |
| Format | Medium: ED; Size: 11 p. |
| Availability | OSTI as DE98056097 To purchase this media from NTIS, click here |
| System Entry Date | 2009 Dec 11 |
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