A design methodology for acoustic resonance-free, high-frequency, dimmable electronic ballast for high-pressure sodium-vapour lamps

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 524-539
Author(s):  
B Gupta Bakshi ◽  
B Roy
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Power Level ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Acoustic Resonance ◽  
Electrical Characteristics ◽  
Electronic Ballast ◽  
Lamp Current ◽  
Sodium Vapour

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.

Simulation And Development Of Electronic Ballast for High Pressure Discharge Lamps

2021 ◽  
pp. 86-92
Author(s):  
Vladimir G. Kulikov ◽  
Albert A. Ashryatov
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Acoustic Resonance ◽  
High Frequency Current ◽  
Electronic Ballast ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Test Operation ◽  
Pressure Discharge ◽  
Frequency Current ◽  
High Pressure Discharge

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.

Investigation and Improvement of Self-Oscillating Electronic Ballast for Local Fluorescent Emergency Light

2012 ◽  
Vol 614-615 ◽  
pp. 1539-1546
Author(s):  
Muhamad Fairus Hamid ◽  
Norazlan Hashim ◽  
Ahmad Farid Abidin
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Total Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Switching Device ◽  
Electronic Ballast ◽  
Rectifier Circuit ◽  
Fluorescent Lamps

This paper presents an analysis and improvement of self-oscillation electronic ballast for local emergency light. The improvement circuit has been presented by replacing the original BJTs with MOSFETs as a switching device. Also, 555-timer has been used to drive the MOSFETs instead of the ballast feedback in the original circuit. This electronic ballast start and regulate fluorescent lamps by converting a DC supply to high ignition AC voltage by a rectifier circuit with switching frequency in the range of 20 kHz -1MHz. Operation at high frequency has two advantages; an improved efficiency and elimination of flickering in the lamps. The simulation has been done by using PSIM Simulink software and its results have been compared with experimental results. The results shows that by using MOSFETs as a switching device, the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) has been reduced and the brightness of lamp tube has been increased greatly.

Intelligent Control Circuit Integral with Pattern Recognition Techniques for High-Pressure Sodium Lamps

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (07) ◽  
pp. 1750108
Author(s):  
Yuzhuo Pan ◽  
Chen Lv ◽  
Shanhe Su ◽  
Jincan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Pattern Recognition ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Intelligent Control ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Acoustic Resonance ◽  
Working Device

The paper presents the analysis, simulation, and experimental methods to eliminate acoustic resonance in high-frequency high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps and integrate intelligent control strategies in the working device. Based on the pulse-width modulation (PWM) output generated by the microcontroller, the acoustic resonance in the high-frequency lamp can be successfully eliminated by modulating the high-frequency driving current via a low-frequency signal. Particularly, by implementing the pattern recognition, the control system enables the lamp to have the abilities of accurate timing, gradient dimming, automatic protection, and intellisense. The proposed model will provide useful information for designing intelligent lighting system towards smart cities.

A SINGLE-STAGE PHASE-SHIFTED FULL-BRIDGE ELECTRONIC BALLAST FOR HIGH-PRESSURE MERCURY LAMPS

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (06) ◽  
pp. 1245-1258 ◽  
Author(s):  
HUANG-JEN CHIU ◽  
YU-KANG LO ◽  
CHUN-JEN YAO ◽  
CHING-CHUN CHUANG ◽  
MING-HSIANG TSENG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
High Luminance ◽  
Electronic Ballast ◽  
Zero Voltage Switching ◽  
High Power Factor ◽  
Projector Lamp ◽  
Zero Voltage ◽  
Laboratory Prototype

This paper presents a single-stage high-frequency full-bridge electronic ballast for high-pressure mercury lamps in high-luminance LCD projector systems. The studied electronic ballast is found to have high conversion efficiency due to its single-stage circuit with zero-voltage switching features. A high power factor can be achieved by using developed single-stage topology. The operation principles and design considerations are analyzed and discussed in detail. A laboratory prototype is designed and implemented for driving a 150 W projector lamp. The simulation and experimental waveforms are given to verify the feasibility of the proposed method.

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