Title :
A dynamic model for the electrical characteristics of fluorescent lamps
Author :
Mader, U. ; Horn, P.
Author_Institution :
Knobel AG Lighting Components, Ennenda, Switzerland
Abstract :
A model for the electrical behavior of fluorescent lamps at standard line frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) and at high frequency (20 kHz-50 kHz). The model is based on the following three relationships: the lamp´s V-I characteristic at high frequency; the lamp´s DC V-I characteristic; and the dynamic relationship between these two modes of operation. The first two are readily measured using simple lab setups, and the third is assumed linear and first order. The model is empirical, and its parameters do not correlate with physical lamp characteristics such as lamp length, diameter, or gas pressure. Most aspects of lamp operation, including operation at high frequency, line frequency, and DC, have been successfully modeled. The model was used with a numerical circuit simulator to model fluorescent lamp operation in electrical circuits.<>
Keywords :
fluorescent lamps; 20 to 50 kHz; 50 Hz; 60 Hz; DC V-I characteristic; V-I characteristic; dynamic model; electrical characteristics; fluorescent lamps; high frequency; numerical circuit simulator; standard line frequency; Atomic measurements; Cathodes; Electric variables; Electronic ballasts; Fluorescent lamps; Frequency; Mathematical model; Resistors; Temperature; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1992., Conference Record of the 1992 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Houston, TX, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0635-X
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1992.244216
