Fluorescent lamps energy efficient lighting
Fluorescent lamps works by using a phosphorescent coating and a gas mixture to produce visible light. Here's a detailed description, explanation of how they work, benefits, and their areas of application:
Description and Explanation:
Fluorescent lamps consist of a long glass tube that is filled with a low-pressure gas, typically a mixture of argon and mercury vapor. The inner surface of the glass tube is coated with a phosphorescent material, which emits visible light when it absorbs energy. The lamp operates through a process involving these key steps:
- Initiation: When an electrical current is passed through the gas inside the tube, it excites the mercury atoms, causing them to release ultraviolet (UV) light.
- UV Emission: The UV light emitted by the excited mercury atoms strikes the phosphorescent coating on the inner surface of the tube.
- Phosphorescent Emission: The phosphorescent material absorbs the UV light and re-emits it as visible light. The color of the emitted light depends on the composition of the phosphorescent coating.
- Visible Light Output: The emitted visible light illuminates the surrounding area, creating the desired lighting effect.
Benefits:
- Energy Efficiency: Fluorescent lamps are more energy-efficient compared to traditional incandescent bulbs. They produce significantly more light for the same amount of energy, resulting in lower electricity consumption and reduced utility bills.
- Longevity: Fluorescent lamps have a longer lifespan than incandescent bulbs. They can last up to 10,000 to 20,000 hours, which is several times longer than the average incandescent bulb.
- Reduced Heat Generation: Fluorescent lamps produce less heat compared to incandescent bulbs. This can contribute to lower cooling costs in indoor environments.
- Versatility: Fluorescent lamps come in various sizes, shapes, and color temperatures, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Color Options: The phosphorescent coatings used in fluorescent lamps can be tailored to produce different colors of light, offering flexibility in creating specific lighting atmospheres.
- Environmental Impact: While containing trace amounts of mercury, modern fluorescent lamps are designed with improved mercury containment and recycling programs, reducing their environmental impact when properly managed.
Areas of Applications:
- Commercial Spaces: Fluorescent lamps are commonly used in offices, retail stores, and industrial facilities due to their energy efficiency and long lifespan. They provide even and bright lighting for large areas.
- Residential Lighting: Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are often used in homes as energy-efficient alternatives to traditional incandescent bulbs. They fit into standard light fixtures and can be used for general lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting.
- Public Buildings: Fluorescent lighting is used in schools, hospitals, libraries, and other public buildings to provide efficient and cost-effective lighting solutions.
- Outdoor Lighting: Fluorescent lamps are used for outdoor lighting in parking lots, streetlights, and security lighting due to their energy efficiency and ability to provide consistent illumination.
- Specialized Applications: Fluorescent lamps are used in specialized applications such as backlighting for LCD displays, photography and film lighting, and scientific research.
- Aquarium Lighting: Fluorescent lamps with specific spectral outputs are used to simulate natural sunlight for aquatic plants and animals in aquariums.
- Greenhouses: Fluorescent lamps can provide supplemental lighting to support plant growth in greenhouses, particularly during low-light conditions.
While fluorescent lamps have been widely used for many years, it's worth noting that newer lighting technologies such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have gained popularity due to their even greater energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and additional design possibilities. Nonetheless, fluorescent lamps continue to be relevant in various applications where their specific benefits and characteristics are advantageous.
Subcategories in Fluorescent lamps
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L 15W 830 G13
Osram13,67 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 15W 830 G13. With a rated luminous flux of 950 lm and energy... -
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L 15W 840 G13
Osram13,67 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 15W 840 G13. With high efficiency and a long lifespan, this lamp is... -
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L 15W 865 G13
Osram13,67 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 15W 865 G13. With a high efficiency of 60 lm/W and a lifespan of up... -
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L 18W 827 G13
Osram5,12 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 18W 827 G13. With high efficiency and a wide range of light colors,... -
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L 18W 830 G13
Osram5,12 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 18W 830 G13. With high efficiency and a wide range of light colors,... -
![L 18W 840 G13]()
L 18W 840 G13
Osram6,84 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 18W 840 G13. With high efficiency and a lifespan of up to 20,000... -
![L 18W 865 G13]()
L 18W 865 G13
Osram5,12 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 18W 865 G13. With high efficiency and a long lifespan, this lamp is... -
![L 30W 865 G13 895mm]()
L 30W 865 G13 895mm
Osram13,40 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 30W 865 G13. Enjoy high efficiency and a long lifespan of up to... -
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L 36W 830 G13
Osram5,82 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 36W 830 G13. With high efficiency and a wide range of light colors,... -
![L 36W 840 1 G13 970mm]()
L 36W 840 1 G13 970mm
Osram20,49 €Illuminate your space with the L 36W 840 fluorescent lamp. With a rated luminous flux of 3100 lm and energy... -
![L 36W 840 G13]()
L 36W 840 G13
Osram5,82 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 36W 840 G13. With high efficiency and a long lifespan, this lamp is... -
![L 58W 827 G13]()
L 58W 827 G13
Osram6,50 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 58W 827 G13. Enjoy high efficiency, proven technology, and a wide... -
![L 58W 830 G13]()
L 58W 830 G13
Osram6,50 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 58W 830 G13. With high efficiency and a wide range of light colors,... -
![L 58W 840 G13]()
L 58W 840 G13
Osram6,50 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L 58W 840 G13. With high efficiency and a long lifespan, this lamp is... -
![L16W 827 G13 720mm]()
L16W 827 G13 720mm
Osram20,49 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L16W 827 G13 720mm. With high efficiency and a wide range of light... -
![L16W830G13 720mm]()
L16W830G13 720mm
Osram13,67 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L16W830G13 720mm. Enjoy high efficiency, long lifespan, and a warm... -
![L30W 827 G13 895mm]()
L30W 827 G13 895mm
Osram17,09 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L30W 827 G13 895mm. Enjoy high efficiency, proven technology, and a... -
![L30W 830 G13 895mm]()
L30W 830 G13 895mm
Osram11,97 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L30W 830 G13 895mm. With proven technology, high efficiency, and a... -
![L30W 840 G13 895mm]()
L30W 840 G13 895mm
Osram11,97 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp L30W 840 G13 895mm. With high efficiency and a long lifespan, this... -
![Master TL-D 15W 827 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 15W 827 G13 Super 80
Philips23,65 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 15W 827 G13 Super 80 - T8 fluorescent lamp with G13 base. Good color rendering, high... -
![Master TL-D 15W 830 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 15W 830 G13 Super 80
Philips23,92 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 15W 830 G13 Super 80 - T8 fluorescent lamp with warm white light, high color rendering,... -
![Master TL-D 15W 840 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 15W 840 G13 Super 80
Philips27,34 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 15W 840 G13 Super 80 - T8 fluorescent lamp with good color rendering and high efficacy.... -
![Master TL-D 18W 827 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 18W 827 G13 Super 80
Philips7,17 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 18W 827 G13 Super 80. Enjoy high color rendering,... -
![Master TL-D 18W 830 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 18W 830 G13 Super 80
Philips11,97 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 18W 830 G13 Super 80. Enjoy warm white light, high color... -
![Master TL-D 18W 840 G13 Secura]()
Master TL-D 18W 840 G13 Secura
Philips28,81 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 18W 840 G13 Secura is a protective-coated lamp with high efficacy and compliance with... -
![Master TL-D 18W 840 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 18W 840 G13 Super 80
Philips7,17 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 18W 840 G13 Super 80. Enjoy high color rendering,... -
![Master TL-D 18W 840 G13 Xtreme Secura]()
Master TL-D 18W 840 G13 Xtreme Secura
Philips30,49 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 18W 840 G13 Xtreme Secura. With a long lifespan of up to... -
![Master TL-D 18W 865 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 18W 865 G13 Super 80
Philips7,17 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 18W 865 G13 Super 80. Enjoy high color rendering,... -
![Master TL-D 30W 830 G13 Super 80 895mm]()
Master TL-D 30W 830 G13 Super 80 895mm
Philips23,92 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 30W 830 G13 Super 80 895mm - T8 fluorescent lamp with warm white light, high color... -
![Master TL-D 30W 840 G13 Super 80 895mm]()
Master TL-D 30W 840 G13 Super 80 895mm
Philips23,92 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 30W 840 G13 Super 80 895mm - Ideal for schools, offices, and shops. High color rendering... -
![Master TL-D 30W 865 G13 Super 80 895mm]()
Master TL-D 30W 865 G13 Super 80 895mm
Philips23,92 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 30W 865 G13 Super 80 895mm - Ideal for schools, offices, and shops. High color rendering... -
![Master TL-D 36W 827 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 36W 827 G13 Super 80
Philips10,25 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 36W 827 G13 Super 80 - T8 fluorescent lamp with good color rendering and high efficacy.... -
![Master TL-D 36W 830 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 36W 830 G13 Super 80
Philips10,25 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 36W 830 G13 Super 80. Enjoy warm white light, high color... -
![Master TL-D 36W 840 G13 Secura]()
Master TL-D 36W 840 G13 Secura
Philips40,82 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 36W 840 G13 Secura - T8 bulb with Cool White light. Protects against contamination and... -
![Master TL-D 36W 865 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 36W 865 G13 Super 80
Philips10,25 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 36W 865 G13 Super 80. Enjoy efficient lighting, high... -
![Master TL-D 37 58W 840 G13 Power Saver Set]()
Master TL-D 37 58W 840 G13 Power Saver Set
Philips9,74 €Upgrade your lighting with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 37 58W 840 G13 Power Saver Set. Save energy while... -
![Master TL-D 58W 827 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 58W 827 G13 Super 80
Philips7,87 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 58W 827 G13 Super 80 - High-efficiency, long-lasting fluorescent lamp with good color... -
![Master TL-D 58W 830 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 58W 830 G13 Super 80
Philips7,87 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 58W 830 G13 Super 80 - High-efficiency warm white lamp with good color rendering. Ideal... -
![Master TL-D 58W 830 G13 Xtra]()
Master TL-D 58W 830 G13 Xtra
Philips10,78 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 58W 830 G13 Xtra. Enjoy a longer lifetime, low... -
![Master TL-D 58W 840 G13 Secura]()
Master TL-D 58W 840 G13 Secura
Philips85,39 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 58W 840 G13 Secura - T8 bulb with cool white light. Protects against contamination and... -
![Master TL-D 58W 840 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 58W 840 G13 Super 80
Philips7,87 €Illuminate your space with the Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 58W 840 G13 Super 80. Enjoy high color rendering,... -
![Master TL-D 58W 865 G13 Super 80]()
Master TL-D 58W 865 G13 Super 80
Philips7,87 €Fluorescent Lamp Master TL-D 58W 865 G13 Super 80 - High efficiency, good color rendering, and long lifespan. Perfect...
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