@inproceedings{24480,
  author = {Michael J Siminovitch and Andrew Hamilton and Rudolph R Verderber and Chin Zhang},
  title = {Variations in Convective Venting to Increase the Efficiency of Compact Fluorescent Downlights},
  abstract = {<p>In most compact fluorescent recessed downlights, hot air stratifies within the fixture, causing the lamps to overheat and lose up to 25% of light output and efficacy. Thermal management techniques, including passive venting of the fixture, are being developed to mitigate these losses in fixture efficiency. This paper demonstrates a sequence of venting configurations and techniques, from an unmodified compact fluorescent downlight as a control fixture, through a series of venting strategies, to the development of a highly efficientsdownlight that incorporates a new angular concept in convective venting. With this new venting design, an increase in light output of nearly 25% can be attained without the optical losses generally associated with some venting geometries.</p>},
  year = {1993},
  journal = {Annual IEEE-IAS Conference},
  month = {10/1993},
  address = {Toronto, Ontario, Canada},
  language = {eng},
}