Dielectric barrier discharge by old fluorescent lamps

V. H. Olivares, D. Mora, M. Ponce, J. A. Gutiérrez, D. Lorias, L. Hernández, A. Téllez

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Abstract

Due to recent tendencies to optimize the use of the discharge lamps and the pollution problem caused by mercury, this paper outlines a simple approach that puts the reuse of tubular fluorescent lamps into perspective. The operation of the lamp is through dielectric barrier discharge which is powered using short pulses voltage. A Class-E converter, which is suitable for dielectric barrier discharge, is also described. Comments on experimental results from a converter working at 400 kHz switching frequency are made at the end.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 12th IEEE International Power Electronics Congress, CIEP 2010
Pages135-139
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event12th IEEE International Power Electronics Congress, CIEP 2010 - San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Duration: 22 Aug 201025 Aug 2010

Publication series

NameInternational Power Electronics Congress - CIEP

Conference

Conference12th IEEE International Power Electronics Congress, CIEP 2010
Country/TerritoryMexico
CitySan Luis Potosi
Period22/08/1025/08/10

Keywords

  • Gas discharges
  • Lamps
  • Lighting

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