A Spreadsheet for Analyzing the In-Situ Performance of Fluorescent Luminaries
Publication Type
Conference Paper
Date Published
08/1991
Authors
Abstract
A spreadsheet program for determining system efficacy, power input and light output of common 4 ft fluorescent lighting systems under realistic operating conditions is described. The program uses accepted IES engineering principles to precisely account for ballast factor, existing thermal conditions and maintenance practices. The spreadsheet, which includes a data base of lamp and ballast performance data, can be used to calculate the cost-effectiveness of many common lighting retrofits.
Journal
Illuminating Engineering Society Annual Conference 1991
Year of Publication
1991
Organization
Building Technologies Department, Building Technology and Urban Systems Division, Electronics, Lighting and Networks