Conference Proceeding

The effect of temperature on starting and stabilization of compact fluorescent systems

Nat. Res. Council Canada, Ottawa, Ont.
11/1993; DOI:10.1109/IAS.1993.299181 pp.2238 - 2244 vol.3 In proceeding of: Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1993., Conference Record of the 1993 IEEE
Source: IEEE Xplore

ABSTRACT The relative performances of different compact fluorescent lamp
(CF) systems were evaluated throughout a wide range of ambient
temperatures applicable to both indoor and outdoor operation in North
America. One test condition involved frost on all exposed surfaces.
Considerable differences in stabilization times and starting times were
observed, especially at the coldest temperatures. Recommendations were
provided for purchasers, manufacturers, distributors, and standards
bodies to help ensure the successful application of CF products. The
results suggest that one should not assume that CF products will always
deliver comparable illumination as incandescent products of the same
lumen value. Performance depends considerably upon ambient temperature
and the effect of temperature varies greatly between different CF
products

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ambient temperature
 
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outdoor operation
 
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Recommendations
 
relative performances
 
stabilization times
 
successful application
 
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