Prototype and
Demonstration of Vision-Tuned fluorescent Lamps
Kevin W. Houser
01-25
EISG Project
Title: Prototype and Demonstration
of Vision-Tuned fluorescent Lamps
EISG Grant Number: 01-25
PIER Area: Building End-Use
Principal Investigator: Kevin W. Houser
Contact Information: Phone:
(402) 554-3858, email: khouser@unl.edu
Organization: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Grant Amount: $75,000
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
Proposes to demonstrate the feasibility of developing more energy efficient fluorescent lamps in which a greater percentage of the radiant energy is used to produce light that is optimized for human vision.
Proposed Outcomes:
§ Prototype lamps will be fabricated and tested as part of the project.
Anticipated Benefits:
§ Potential to reduce energy consumption in fluorescent lighting by 20%. Assuming 2.5 quads of electrical energy is consumed by commercial buildings nationwide, there is the potential to save .5 quads with 100% penetration.
§ Potential to improve lighting quality with resulting benefits in comfort and productivity.