Title :
A model for fluorescent lamp flicker in the presence of voltage distortion
Author :
Montanari, Gian Carlo ; Peretto, Lorenzo
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Bologna Univ., Italy
Abstract :
This paper investigates the luminous flicker phenomenon in fluorescent lamps in the presence of inter or subharmonics affecting the voltage supply. A new analytical, as well as, numerical model is proposed to describe the relationship between luminous flux and voltage interharmonics, stating from the modulation mechanism of the voltage drop on the fluorescent tube. Experimental tests were carried out and the results support the validity of the model
Keywords :
fluorescent lamps; harmonic distortion; power system harmonics; fluorescent lamp flicker model; fluorescent tube; interharmonics; luminous flicker phenomenon; luminous flux; modulation mechanism; subharmonics; voltage distortion; voltage drop; voltage interharmonics; Analytical models; Electricity supply industry; Electronic ballasts; Electrons; Fluorescent lamps; Frequency; Harmonic distortion; Humans; Magnetic flux; Voltage fluctuations;
Conference_Titel :
Harmonics and Quality of Power Proceedings, 1998. Proceedings. 8th International Conference On
Conference_Location :
Athens
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5105-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICHQP.1998.760211
