Performance analysis of Light Emitting Diode, High Sodium Pressure and Metal Halide Lights

Abstract

Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps have been widely applied to street lighting in every country, but not a few still using conventional lamps like High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH). This research presents the results of evaluating efficiency and photometric performance from street lighting lamps. The level of illumination and uniformity ratio will be calculated to make a quantitative comparison between LED lights and conventional lamps according to Indonesian National Standards. Research carried out on three different Street Lightings in Bandung with three different lights specification. Conditions in the field will be simulated using DIALux software. The results of this research are obtained that LED lamp is the most effective and efficient type of lamps compared with conventional lamps. This Research will be useful for the Public Works Agency in making decision on the selection of the new lamps technology for street lighting, determining the type of lamp should depends on needs and light quality.