Research on the Flicker Effect in Modern Light Sources Powered by an Electrical Network

Romuald Masnicki (), Janusz Mindykowski, Beata Palczynska and Dawid Werner
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Romuald Masnicki: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Gdynia Maritime University, 81-225 Gdynia, Poland
Janusz Mindykowski: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Gdynia Maritime University, 81-225 Gdynia, Poland
Beata Palczynska: Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
Dawid Werner: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Gdynia Maritime University, 81-225 Gdynia, Poland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 20, 1-14

Abstract: Disruptions in power quality have a negative impact on many energy consumers. These include lighting, where interference manifests itself, among others, in the form of light flickering. The article presents phenomena accompanying the operation of modern light sources against the background of exemplary results of studies on the flicker of conventional light sources, such as incandescent or fluorescent lamps. The flickering effect of light generated in modern lamps can occur under stable voltage conditions in the supply network. The main subjects of the conducted research were solid-state light sources—light-emitting diode (LED) lamps, currently available on the lighting market. To assess the effects of these phenomena, it is necessary to use measures other than those traditionally used. The method used allows for the measurement of flicker resulting from both power supply disturbances and the properties of modern light sources. Using the developed measurement system, it is possible to record temporal changes in flicker coefficients resulting from, for example, changing supply voltage conditions. Due to the possibility of flickering light from sources offered by different manufacturers, as shown by research, it is advisable to carry out measurements at the place of use of the lighting.

Keywords: light flicker; modern light sources; light flicker standards; light intensity measurement system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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