Measurement of Optical Efficiency of Fluorescent Luminaires

Date Published
08/1987
Publication Type
Conference Paper
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LBL Report Number
LBL-23169
Abstract

By controlling the lamp wall temperature of fluorescent lamps with a Peltier device, the optical efficiency of luminaires can be measured directly. Measurements of the fixture efficiency for a luminaire can vary by over 8% depending upon the lamp-ballast system used in the measurement. The authors suggest that optical efficiency may besan improved metric for evaluating fixture designs.

Conference Name
1987 IES National Conference
Year of Publication
1987
Conference Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Call Number
LBL-23169
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