LED luminaire longevity strategy models comparison

Hugo Lemieux; Simon Thibault; Alain A. Martel

doi:10.1117/12.859901

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18 August 2010 LED luminaire longevity strategy models comparison

Hugo Lemieux, Simon Thibault, Alain A. Martel

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Proceedings Volume 7784, Tenth International Conference on Solid State Lighting; 77840U (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.859901
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

As energy efficiency becomes more and more important, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are a promising alternative to traditional lighting. Indeed, the energy efficiency of LEDs is still improving as their luminosity is modulated by current. Moreover, for applications such as exterior lamp posts, their small size, directionality, colors and high frequency response allow to combine them and provide design possibilities which are impossible with any other light source. However, as any lamp, LEDs have a lumen depreciation which is a function of both current and temperature. Thus, to take advantage of the full characteristics of LEDs, LED luminaire longevity strategies must be carefully studied and planned, especially since the IES and CIE guidelines state clearly that the luminaire must maintain the rated recommended light level until the end of the system's operating life. The recommended approach for LED luminaire specification is therefore to use the end-of-life light level when evaluating the luminaire. Different power supply strategies have been simulated to determine which one maximizes energy saving and lifetime. With these results, it appears that active control can save at least 25% in energy, but the best strategy cannot be determined because of uncertainties in luminosity degradation models.

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Hugo Lemieux, Simon Thibault, and Alain A. Martel "LED luminaire longevity strategy models comparison", Proc. SPIE 7784, Tenth International Conference on Solid State Lighting, 77840U (18 August 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.859901

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