Optimization Design Methodology of High-Frequency Electronic Ballast for Application of UV Lamps to Sewage Treatment

Author(s):  
Xiangjun Zhang ◽  
Lei Sun ◽  
Hongye Cai ◽  
Hao Liu ◽  
Yijie Wang ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 524-539
Author(s):  
B Gupta Bakshi ◽  
B Roy

This paper presents a methodology to design acoustic resonance-free, high-frequency, dimmable electronic ballasts for high-pressure sodium vapour (HPSV) lamps having a range of rated wattage (70–400 W). After estimation of the ‘quiet window’ of an HPSV lamp, the proposed iterative algorithm is able to determine the acoustic resonance-free driving frequencies of a design ballast corresponding to 50%–100% power level. On the other hand, a developed wattage and voltage independent HPSV lamp model facilitates finding the required electrical characteristics of HPSV lamps without performing laboratory experimentation. Using the estimated driving frequencies of a design ballast and the synthesized electrical characteristics of the lamp, the design circuit parameters of an electronic ballast are determined. Performance evaluation of the designed ballasts, carried out on the Matlab–Simulink platform, indicates several important attributes, viz. higher power control accuracy (deviation ≤3.69%), near-unity lamp power factor (≥0.98), lower lamp current crest factor (<1.7) and lower lamp current total harmonic distortion (≤12.63%). Results establish the effectiveness of the proposed design methodology to design lightweight and compact electronic ballasts for HPSV lamps with less effort than conventional design practice.


Author(s):  
A. Semenov ◽  
T. Sakhno ◽  
Y. Sakhno

Purpose: The article aims to study the photobiological safety of ultraviolet radiation of UV lamps in agriculture. Design/methodology/approach: The research and analysis of the lighting characteristics of samples of LUF 80 and LE 30 lamps, which are the most widely used in the agrarian complex. Findings: Experimental studies have shown that the photobiological safety of LUF 80 lamps belongs to the low-risk group RG1, while LE 30 lamps show high risk and are thus assigned to group RG3. Research limitations/implications: It is advisable to continue studying the characteristics of lamps and lamp systems for various fields of agriculture on the market in Ukraine to assess their compliance with safety requirements. Practical implications: The application of the proposed approach allows increasing the level of labor safety in commercial greenhouses or any other industry by choosing the suitable lamps for agriculture that at present are not regulated by additional safety measures. Originality/value: The originality of the article is showing the results of the experimental data of the studies of light-technical characteristics of ultraviolet lamps for agriculture.


2003 ◽  
Vol 125 (5) ◽  
pp. 845-851 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. J. Daun ◽  
D. P. Morton ◽  
J. R. Howell

This paper presents an optimization methodology for designing radiant enclosures containing specularly-reflecting surfaces. The optimization process works by making intelligent perturbations to the enclosure geometry at each design iteration using specialized numerical algorithms. This procedure requires far less time than the forward “trial-and-error” design methodology, and the final solution is near optimal. The radiant enclosure is analyzed using a Monte Carlo technique based on exchange factors, and the design is optimized using the Kiefer-Wolfowitz method. The optimization design methodology is demonstrated by solving two industrially-relevant design problems involving two-dimensional enclosures that contain specular surfaces.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Rossi ◽  
Greg Deis ◽  
Jerome Roche ◽  
Kathleen Przywara

Purpose – To alert high frequency trading firms to the increased regulation and prosecution of manipulative trading practices during 2014 and early 2015. Design/methodology/approach – Reviews four significant proceedings against high frequency trading firms (and/or individuals employed by such firms) and other developments from the relevant government agencies as a possible preview of the enforcement and prosecution of high frequency trading practices in 2015. Provides advice to high frequency trading firms on how to decrease the risk of regulatory or criminal actions against them in this changing environment. Findings – Although the focus on high frequency trading has only recently begun to intensify, firms should be aware of the increased enforcement activity of the past year. These actions, both regulatory and criminal, have already resulted in large penalties and have helped initiate a strengthening of rules and regulations regarding manipulative trading practices, of which firms need to be aware and stay current. Practical implications – High frequency trading firms should be aware of the recent regulatory and criminal actions in order to better evaluate their own practices and controls, to ensure that their trading patterns do not resemble manipulative practices, and to avoid similar actions. Originality/value – Practical guidance from experienced litigators and securities regulatory lawyers, including a former SEC Assistant Chief Litigation Counsel and a former federal prosecutor, that consolidates and describes several recent actions and developments in one piece.


2021 ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Olga Yu. Kovalenko ◽  
Tatiana A. Chuvatkina ◽  
Nina P. Nestyorkina ◽  
Svetlana A. Mikaeva ◽  
Yulia A. Zhuravleva

The article briefly describes the structure and the results of measurements of characteristics of low power(LP) amalgamate bactericidal lamps with rated power of 300 W (manufactured by R&D company LIT, Russia) combined with an electronic ballast designed by the authors. Distinctions and characteristics of this apparatus are described.


2021 ◽  
pp. 86-92
Author(s):  
Vladimir G. Kulikov ◽  
Albert A. Ashryatov

The advantages and disadvantages of using electromagnetic ballasts for power supply of high pressuredischarge lamps (HPDL) are considered. The advantages of using electronic ballasts for supplying HPDL are shown. The analysis is fulfilled of the operation of the HPDL when powered by a high-frequency current, in particular, high-pressure sodium lamps (HPSL). It is indicated that when high-pressure discharge lamps are supplied with a high-frequency current, acoustic resonance may appear. The basic requirements to be met by electronic ballasts for HPSL have been determined. The topology of construction of electronic ballasts for supplying HPDL with a capacity of up to 1 kW has been selected. It has been established that half-bridge converters with inductive ballast and active power factor corrector (PFC) allow maintaining a stable power on the lamp while changing its parameters and efficiency. Mathematical modelling of the electronic ballast based on a half-bridge converter and an ignition device for the sodium discharge lamps DNaT type has been carried out. According to the proposed topology, the electronic ballast was developed for a DNaT 600 lamp powered from the 380 V network. Test operation of the lamps confirmed the reliability of the proposed electronic ballast topology.


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