PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF LED LAMP RETROPHYTES

Abstract

The article discusses modern light sources – LED retrofit lamps, which are used to replace traditional light sources (incandescent, fluorescent lamps). The article provides calculated data showing energy savings as a result of replacing traditional light sources with LED ones. LEDs have undeniable advantages over such light sources. This is a high luminous efficiency, durability, color reproduction and much more. Ample opportunities for direct replacement of LED lamps are associated with their form factor, which is the same as that of traditional light sources. The main parameters of the form factor in this case are the sizes of the light sources (bulb diameter) and the type of cap. However, direct replacement has many controversial sides. Firstly, the light environment created by traditional incandescent lamps is very different from that for LED light sources due to the difference in their spectral light distribution. Secondly, the light intensity curves of LED and traditional light sources are very different in a number of cases. Therefore, direct replacement must be carried out very carefully, taking into account the final light distribution of the light device, where they are used. Thirdly, due to the incompleteness of research in the field of safety of LED lighting, the use of such light sources can be limited due to the potential hazard that may lead to a decrease in labor productivity and quality of life. Fourth, the design of LED lamps is complex, their quality depends on the quality of LEDs, phosphors and electronics, so consumer properties may not be at the highest level, even at fairly high prices. Fifthly, for any, even the simplest LED lamp, a heat sink system is necessary, since the thermal regime of the lamps imposes certain restrictions on their use.