Abstract

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are gaining widespread acceptance due to energy conservation concerns. The CFL is a significant harmonic source since its current total harmonic distortion can exceed 100%. Although each CFL consumes only a small amount of power, mass-deployed CFLs could become a significant harmonic source. This paper presents a frequency-domain harmonic model for the CFL. This model is suitable for assessing the collective impact of a large number of CFLs since it includes the impact of supply-voltage harmonics on the harmonic currents produced by the CFLs. The model is subsequently simplified and two variations are proposed. The model and its variations are verified by comparing their results with the measurements taken from various CFLs. Furthermore, the attenuation characteristics of CFLs are investigated. The results reveal the conditions in which the simplified models can be applied with acceptable errors.

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