Piglets Infrared Lamp: Halogen vs. Incandescent

The purpose of the project was to compare the radiation and temperature distribution underincandescent and halogen lamp using two different lampshades. The main objectives were totake into consideration the possibility of replacing the typical incandescent infrared piglet lampwith new halogen lamp. The temperatures due to radiation and the electric energy used weremeasured. The radiant floor temperatures obtained with the halogen lamp varied from 30,3C to 34,5C fora lamp height varying from 60 cm to 45 cm. For the incandescent lamp, these values are36,5C and 42,7C. Furthermore, due to the lamp-shape, the temperature distribution patternsare different. The halogen lamp covered a larger radiating area than incandescent lamp. Underthe incandescent lamp, the floor temperature is 12C higher than the temperature at radiationradius limit, for a radiating diameter of 60 cm. At a same distance, for halogen lamp, thistemperature difference does not exceed 5C. Finally, the results allowed to conclude that it is possible to use the halogen lamp, but theposition of the lamp should be adapted. This paper provides a table to enhance the proper useof this new lamp including the ideal position.