2020•Journal of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Control and Computer ScienceRequires access
Experimental Analysis of the Performance of the New Economic Electric Lamps and their Effect on Human Health
Abraham Dandoussou, Pierre Etienne Kenfack, Frank Arthur Tiwa
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Abstract
This paper presents an experimental analysis of the performance of some new economic electric lamps and their effects on the human being. The performance related to the lighting of these lamps was measured by a lux-meter and interpreted by the Matlab® tool. Four types of electric lamps, including the new economic lams have been used in this research work. There are: Fluorescent Lamps (FL), Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL), Incandescent Lamps (IL) and Light Emitting Diode Lamps (LED). Experimental data have been adjusted to theoretical mathematical model. The results show that the luminance of the lamp decreases exponentially with the height where the lamp was placed from the floor. Henceforth, LED lamps and FLs are economically better than the other lamps in term of energy savings and cost. Otherwise, ILs which emit a significant amount of UV radiation can be harmful. FLs produce rays that can cause an inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea. And finally, LED lamps present the risk of development of cataract.