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Demonstration of LED Retrofit Lamps at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC (Final Report)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1044507· OSTI ID:1044507
 [1];  [2]
  1. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Portland, OR (United States)
  2. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC (United States)
This report documents observations and results obtained from a lighting demonstration project conducted under the U.S. Department of Energy GATEWAY Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technology Demonstration Program at the Smithsonain American Art Museum in Washington, DC. LED Lamp samples were tested in the museum workshop, temporarily installed in a gallery for feedback, and ultimately replaced all traditional incandescent lamps in one gallery of modernist art at the American Art Museum and partially replacing lamps in two galleries at the Musesum's Renwick Gallery. This report describes the selection and testing process, technology challenges, perceptions, economics, energy use, and mixed results of usign LED replacement lamps in art galleries housing national treasures.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1044507
Report Number(s):
PNNL--21476; BT0301000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English