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Electronic ballasts

Journal Article · · Energy Engineering; (United States)
OSTI ID:6530431
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater (United States)
  2. R.E. Coleman Enterprises, Houston, TX (United States)
Fluorescent lamps are the most common choice in many industrial and commercial lighting applications. All fluorescent lighting systems require ballasts. The standard core and coil type ballasts consume typically about 10% to 20% of the total input energy. The new line of ballasts available in the market known as electronic ballasts offer substantial cost savings because of reduced electrical consumption. This article explores the theory behind the electronic ballasts. A case study is presented to illustrate economical justification of replacing the existing core and coil ballasts with electronic ballasts in conjunction with the replacement of conventional F40T12 lamps with FO32T8 lamps.
OSTI ID:
6530431
Journal Information:
Energy Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Engineering; (United States) Vol. 90:1; ISSN EENGDO; ISSN 0199-8595
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English