For Replacement of Conventional copper ballast ---1.

A demonstration on power consumption of conventional TL with 1X36W true light and copper ballast done power consumption compared with OPAL ballast type ES28SH the following observed. Amp. Taken
Phillips

Volt

Start 220 230 240

OPAL 180volt 70volt 0.431 0.121 0.448 0.121 0.467 0.121

Power (Watt) taken Phillips OPAL 49 51 53 25 27 28

Power factor (PF)

Phillips

Remarks Saving in Watts 24 24 25

OPAL 0.97 0.97 0.97

0.51 0.50 0.47

By using Opal Electronic ballast the power saving is 24W , with othe added advantaged like 1 Improved power factor 2 Instant start flicker free lighting . 3 No need of starters 4 Reduced maintenance . The followings are proposed 1. Identify the places where tube lights are kept on continuously more than 12hrs , like control rooms etc. The number of tube light fixtures to be identified and the conventional chokes to be replaced on top priority. 2. The places where lighting level are poor those can be improved by using engineer grade specially designed reflectors, these places to be identified.