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What is the primary purpose of using a Lux meter in this context?
What is the primary purpose of using a Lux meter in this context?
What type of distortion is primarily referred to in the context of the ballast's current consumption?
What type of distortion is primarily referred to in the context of the ballast's current consumption?
Which of the following statements regarding maintenance problems is NOT mentioned in the context?
Which of the following statements regarding maintenance problems is NOT mentioned in the context?
Which harmonic has the highest permissible limit according to ISI standards?
Which harmonic has the highest permissible limit according to ISI standards?
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What is crucial to avoid while measuring Lux levels with the Lux meter?
What is crucial to avoid while measuring Lux levels with the Lux meter?
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What happens to the light output when the frequency of the applied voltage is increased beyond a certain level?
What happens to the light output when the frequency of the applied voltage is increased beyond a certain level?
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What is the percentage increase in efficiency when the frequency is increased from 50 Hz to 10 kHz?
What is the percentage increase in efficiency when the frequency is increased from 50 Hz to 10 kHz?
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How does the use of electronic ballast impact the power factor compared to conventional ballast?
How does the use of electronic ballast impact the power factor compared to conventional ballast?
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Which indirect loss is reduced by using electronic ballast?
Which indirect loss is reduced by using electronic ballast?
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What is one of the main savings associated with electronic ballast in high voltage areas, particularly in industries?
What is one of the main savings associated with electronic ballast in high voltage areas, particularly in industries?
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What effect does electronic ballast have on KVA demand?
What effect does electronic ballast have on KVA demand?
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Which of the following accurately describes the primary function of electronic ballast?
Which of the following accurately describes the primary function of electronic ballast?
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What is a significant benefit of having a power factor of unity in electronic ballast systems?
What is a significant benefit of having a power factor of unity in electronic ballast systems?
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How does the heating of conventional ballast impact energy consumption?
How does the heating of conventional ballast impact energy consumption?
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What happens to the striking voltage requirement as the age of the tube increases?
What happens to the striking voltage requirement as the age of the tube increases?
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What role does the ballast play in an electronic tube light system?
What role does the ballast play in an electronic tube light system?
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When current through the choke is increased, what effect does it have on the brightness of the tube light?
When current through the choke is increased, what effect does it have on the brightness of the tube light?
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What type of losses does a choke experience in an electronic ballast system?
What type of losses does a choke experience in an electronic ballast system?
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What factor affects the power factor of a choke in an electronic ballast system?
What factor affects the power factor of a choke in an electronic ballast system?
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How is the total power measurement defined in a conventional tube light system?
How is the total power measurement defined in a conventional tube light system?
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What occurs when the starter opens after heating the filaments?
What occurs when the starter opens after heating the filaments?
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What is the energy consumption of a conventional ballast for a 40W tube at 240V?
What is the energy consumption of a conventional ballast for a 40W tube at 240V?
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What is the direct saving of energy when using an electronic ballast compared to a conventional ballast?
What is the direct saving of energy when using an electronic ballast compared to a conventional ballast?
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What is the extra investment required for an electronic ballast compared to a conventional ballast?
What is the extra investment required for an electronic ballast compared to a conventional ballast?
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What is the annual operating cost for an electronic ballast when operating 15 hours a day for 300 days a year at Rs. 3.00 per unit?
What is the annual operating cost for an electronic ballast when operating 15 hours a day for 300 days a year at Rs. 3.00 per unit?
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What is the minimum life expectancy of an electronic ballast?
What is the minimum life expectancy of an electronic ballast?
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Which of the following is NOT an operational problem with electronic ballasts?
Which of the following is NOT an operational problem with electronic ballasts?
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What problem can occur due to distortion of the current waveform in electronic equipment?
What problem can occur due to distortion of the current waveform in electronic equipment?
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What is the primary cause of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) related to electronic ballasts?
What is the primary cause of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) related to electronic ballasts?
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Which aspect of electronic ballasts can affect their operational reliability?
Which aspect of electronic ballasts can affect their operational reliability?
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Based on the given information, by how much does the operating cost of the electronic ballast reduce compared to the conventional ballast?
Based on the given information, by how much does the operating cost of the electronic ballast reduce compared to the conventional ballast?
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What happens to the power factor when there is a phase difference between the voltage and current waveforms?
What happens to the power factor when there is a phase difference between the voltage and current waveforms?
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What does the power factor represent in relation to the phase angle difference?
What does the power factor represent in relation to the phase angle difference?
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What is the consequence of having a low power factor on electricity distribution?
What is the consequence of having a low power factor on electricity distribution?
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What is the significance of KVA rating in electrical equipment?
What is the significance of KVA rating in electrical equipment?
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If a shop operates a 5 KVA generator at a unity power factor, what is the maximum power it can draw in Watts?
If a shop operates a 5 KVA generator at a unity power factor, what is the maximum power it can draw in Watts?
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What is the impact of exceeding the allotted KVA demand on an industry?
What is the impact of exceeding the allotted KVA demand on an industry?
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How can industries maintain their KVA demand within limits?
How can industries maintain their KVA demand within limits?
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What is a primary characteristic of electronic ballasts compared to conventional systems?
What is a primary characteristic of electronic ballasts compared to conventional systems?
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What happens to the current drawn if the power factor is less than unity for constant voltage?
What happens to the current drawn if the power factor is less than unity for constant voltage?
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Which of the following does NOT affect the electricity bill for a user?
Which of the following does NOT affect the electricity bill for a user?
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What is a critical factor that affects the reliability of electronic ballasts?
What is a critical factor that affects the reliability of electronic ballasts?
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What maintenance is generally required for electronic ballasts?
What maintenance is generally required for electronic ballasts?
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What is a significant disadvantage of electronic ballasts compared to conventional ballasts?
What is a significant disadvantage of electronic ballasts compared to conventional ballasts?
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Which condition does NOT directly impact the design considerations of an electronic ballast?
Which condition does NOT directly impact the design considerations of an electronic ballast?
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What aspect can cause a majority of failures in electronic ballasts?
What aspect can cause a majority of failures in electronic ballasts?
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Which component is primarily responsible for limiting the current through a gas discharge device?
Which component is primarily responsible for limiting the current through a gas discharge device?
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What results from the abrupt stopping of current when the starter opens after heating the filaments?
What results from the abrupt stopping of current when the starter opens after heating the filaments?
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What type of power losses are experienced in the core of the choke?
What type of power losses are experienced in the core of the choke?
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What type of power factor is indicated in the use of a choke in a conventional tube light system?
What type of power factor is indicated in the use of a choke in a conventional tube light system?
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How does the change in supply voltage affect the brightness of the tube light?
How does the change in supply voltage affect the brightness of the tube light?
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What defines the total power fed into a conventional tube light system?
What defines the total power fed into a conventional tube light system?
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Which statement accurately describes the efficiency of a lighting system with electronic ballast?
Which statement accurately describes the efficiency of a lighting system with electronic ballast?
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What is the primary mechanism by which electronic ballasts eliminate series losses?
What is the primary mechanism by which electronic ballasts eliminate series losses?
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What power factor is typically produced by copper chokes?
What power factor is typically produced by copper chokes?
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How does the distortion in the current wave produced by electronic ballast affect its operation?
How does the distortion in the current wave produced by electronic ballast affect its operation?
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In what way can the use of electronic ballast improve the reliability of tube light systems?
In what way can the use of electronic ballast improve the reliability of tube light systems?
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What amount of power is typically consumed by electronic ballasts for their own operation?
What amount of power is typically consumed by electronic ballasts for their own operation?
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What benefit does operating at higher frequencies provide for electronic ballasts?
What benefit does operating at higher frequencies provide for electronic ballasts?
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How does increasing luminous output per unit input of power contribute to system efficiency?
How does increasing luminous output per unit input of power contribute to system efficiency?
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What is a potential negative effect of the current distortion produced by electronic ballasts?
What is a potential negative effect of the current distortion produced by electronic ballasts?
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What is the main reason for the extended life of electronic ballasts over conventional ballasts?
What is the main reason for the extended life of electronic ballasts over conventional ballasts?
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What factor directly contributes to the annual operating cost savings when using electronic ballasts?
What factor directly contributes to the annual operating cost savings when using electronic ballasts?
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Which operational problem is a primary concern when using electronic ballasts?
Which operational problem is a primary concern when using electronic ballasts?
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What is the total extra investment required for using an electronic ballast compared to a conventional ballast?
What is the total extra investment required for using an electronic ballast compared to a conventional ballast?
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How long can the extra investment for an electronic ballast be recovered?
How long can the extra investment for an electronic ballast be recovered?
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What is the annual operating cost of using a conventional ballast at the given conditions?
What is the annual operating cost of using a conventional ballast at the given conditions?
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Which phenomenon occurs as a result of waveform distortion in electronic ballasts?
Which phenomenon occurs as a result of waveform distortion in electronic ballasts?
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What is the power consumed by an electronic ballast for a 40 W tube at 240V?
What is the power consumed by an electronic ballast for a 40 W tube at 240V?
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What operational aspect might be negatively affected by electronic ballasts due to high frequency signals?
What operational aspect might be negatively affected by electronic ballasts due to high frequency signals?
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What is a key benefit of electronic ballasts over conventional ballasts besides energy savings?
What is a key benefit of electronic ballasts over conventional ballasts besides energy savings?
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What is the primary method used to control radiated emissions from a ballast?
What is the primary method used to control radiated emissions from a ballast?
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Which phenomenon describes RF being transmitted along power lines from the ballast?
Which phenomenon describes RF being transmitted along power lines from the ballast?
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What factor significantly affects the efficiency of power transfer from source to load?
What factor significantly affects the efficiency of power transfer from source to load?
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How is RF suppression determined based on the interference heard on a receiver?
How is RF suppression determined based on the interference heard on a receiver?
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What is one recommended way to measure conducted emissions from a ballast?
What is one recommended way to measure conducted emissions from a ballast?
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In what way can RF signals from a ballast potentially interfere with other equipment?
In what way can RF signals from a ballast potentially interfere with other equipment?
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What type of emissions pose a greater risk of interference in distant electronic equipment?
What type of emissions pose a greater risk of interference in distant electronic equipment?
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What happens to the strength of a radiated RF signal as the distance from the source increases?
What happens to the strength of a radiated RF signal as the distance from the source increases?
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What is the recommended approach for determining if a ballast produces RF signals correctly?
What is the recommended approach for determining if a ballast produces RF signals correctly?
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Which of these factors can contribute to a ballast being officially recognized as RF suppressed?
Which of these factors can contribute to a ballast being officially recognized as RF suppressed?
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Study Notes
Electronic Ballast
- Conventional tube light systems use a series impedance (ballast) to limit current and maintain a constant current for consistent light output, regardless of voltage variations.
- Striking voltage is the required voltage to create an arc discharge across the tube; it increases with tube age.
- A ballast is needed to safely regulate current flow through the light tube filaments
- Current is initially passed through the choke and filaments using a starter. The starter opens, creating a high-voltage surge (600-150V) to initiate the arc across the tube.
- After the arc is established, current is maintained through the choke and tube, with brightness increasing proportionally to current.
- Choke power loss increases with current increase.
- Choke resistance, hysteresis, and eddy current losses cause power consumption (18W commonly). High-quality chokes have lower losses.
- Voltage changes directly affect choke current, and subsequently, tube light brightness.
- Power fed into the system is the sum of choke loss and tube power. Ps = V1. I₁ COS θ
- V1 is the RMS value of the supply voltage
- I1 is the RMS current measured
- COS θ is the power factor (a property of the choke), typically 0.5 for copper chokes. This is the cosine of the angle difference between the voltage and current wave forms
Electronic Ballast Efficiency
- Efficiency is improved when the system consumes less power for the same light output.
- Improving choke efficiency, increasing luminous output per unit input power, and improving power factor are key components of efficiency improvements in electronic ballasts.
- Electronic ballasts offer higher efficiency by operating at higher frequencies (10-50kHz) vs. conventional 50Hz.
- High frequencies produce higher luminous efficacy (more light output per unit power input) by increasing the number of peak light outputs per unit time.
Electronic Ballast Principle
- Electronic ballasts use a totally different, higher-efficiency principle compared to conventional ballasts, eliminating choke losses.
- A small amount of power (approx 1.5W) is still needed for operation.
- Electronic ballast converts the AC supply to DC, with better current regulation and accommodating voltage variations.
- High-frequency operation eliminates mechanical moving parts, improving lifespan and reducing wear and tear. Modern T5 fittings commonly include an integrated electronic ballast.
- Electronic ballasts are designed with protection circuits (overload, short circuit, spike, and dip protection) for increased reliability and lifespan.
Energy Saving Aspects / Reduced Wastages
- Conventional ballast losses are entirely avoided in electronic ballast designs.
- Energy saved is typically 8.5-16.5W compared to traditional ballast systems, with much lower energy costs over time.
- Electronic ballast improved efficiency through reduced energy consumption despite additional power usage for the electronic components of the ballast device.
Economy Analysis
- Electronic ballast investment recovery is possible through factors such as direct power savings, reduced VA ratings, cost savings with reduced generator requirements, and extended lamp life.
- Energy consumed by a conventional 40W ballast is 54W. A comparable electronic ballast would consume 35W. This results in a corresponding 19W energy saving.
Operational Problems with Electronic Ballast
- Radio frequency interference (RFI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) can occur due to current waveform distortion; these affect other electrical components.
- Power factor represents power transferred efficiency from the source to the load. Unity power factor, achieved with electronic ballast, ensures efficient power transfer and minimizes line losses.
- Waveforms should be sinusoidal. The electronic ballast distorts current waveforms to desired shapes, causing unwanted non-sinusoidal current form distortion.
Maintenance Problems
- Electronic ballasts have few maintenance requirements, primarily checking tube life.
- Routine maintenance is simplified, and replacement is more straightforward than conventional systems.
Conclusion
- While initially introduced in the 1980s, electronic ballasts faced adoption challenges due to reliability and manufacturing issues.
- However, manufacturer improvements have considerably increased reliability, with current failure rates significantly improved.
- Cost-effectiveness and energy savings are key factors for increased electronic ballast adoption over conventional systems.
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This quiz covers the essential concepts of electronic ballasts in lighting systems, including how they regulate current, voltage interactions, and the importance of starter circuits for initiating arc discharge. Learn about the impact of choke resistance and power losses on overall efficiency. Test your understanding of electronic ballast functionality and its application in tube lights.
