Fluorescent Lamps

Electromagnetic Fields Radiated by Fluorescent and Compact Fluorescent Lamps

In the scope of the monIT Project, it was found that fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps are also important sources of radiation. More than increasing EMF levels in a particular environment, the radiation from ballasts may cause electronic interference with other devices. Two different lamps are analysed, in terms of both their radiated frequency spectrum and their compliance with Europea...

Technology Progress Dynamics of Compact Fluorescent Lamps

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Preventing mercury vapor release from broken fluorescent lamps during shipping.

Fluorescent lamps are estimated to annually release 1 t of mercury into the air in the United States; transport of used lamps may play an important role in these emissions. In 1999, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added lamps to the universal waste rule to encourage recycling by allowing shipment to recycling facilities by common carrier. The rules required that lamp packaging must be ...

Radiated Radiofrequency Emission from the Plasma of Compact Fluorescent Lamps

International EMC standards describe the measurement environment (setup, equipment, frequencies) and applicable limits for the electromagnetic emission testing of lighting equipment, including compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). These standards consider the compact fluorescent lamp a ‘black box’. In order to better understand the emissions from this type of light source, the operation of the equi...

Remediation of Indoor Airborne Mercury Released from Broken Fluorescent Lamps