Title :
The response of fluorescent lamp with magnetic ballast to voltage distortion
Author :
Emanuel, A.E. ; Peretto, L.
Author_Institution :
Worcester Polytech. Inst., MA, USA
fDate :
1/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper explains the light flicker mechanism in fluorescent lamps with magnetic ballast. The light flicker is caused by the jitter of the ignition angle. Voltage noninteger harmonics are found to be the main cause of flicker. Experimental oscillograms confirm the analytical model
Keywords :
electric ignition; flicker noise; fluorescent lamps; harmonic analysis; harmonic distortion; jitter; lamp accessories; magnetic devices; power supply quality; fluorescent lamp response; ignition angle jitter; light flicker mechanism; magnetic ballast; oscillograms; power quality; voltage distortion; voltage noninteger harmonics; Electronic ballasts; Fluorescent lamps; Frequency; Ignition; Jitter; Magnetic flux; Plasma properties; Power quality; Total harmonic distortion; Voltage fluctuations;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
