Compatibility testing of fluorescent lamp and ballast systems

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1999 · IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

OSTI ID:20014665

Ji, Y; Davis, R; O'Rourke, C; Chui, E W.M.

The rapid growth in the use of electronic ballasts for fluorescent lighting systems, and the corresponding increase in the number of new products and new manufacturers in the market, has raised a number of questions regarding the compatibility of the lamps and ballasts used in fluorescent systems. Because many of the new products start and operate lamps differently than previous products, the relevant American National Standards Institute requirements may no longer be adequate for addressing compatibility concerns. The impacts on system performance of the newer products of a parametric study designed to test key hypotheses regarding the impact of ballast parameters on fluorescent lamp life. In this study, samples of 4-ft T8 fluorescent lamps were operated on duty cycles of 5 min on and 5 min off, using seven different ballast types. The results of the study indicate which parameters seem to have the biggest effect on lamp life, and can be used in establishing new performance standards for fluorescent systems.

• Research Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency
• OSTI ID: 20014665
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 35; ISSN 0093-9994; ISSN ITIACR
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
BALLASTS
CAPACITY
FLUORESCENT LAMPS
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE
SERVICE LIFE