Studying the effects of using compact fluorescent lamps in power systems

Abstract

This paper studies the effects of using compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) on the power distribution system elements on both the generation and the consumption sides. Previously, we presented a comprehensive analysis of how the harmonic distortion is generated in the CFLs and how it affects the distribution system wave shape. Here we study the technical and practical issues of mass utilization of CFLs in power systems with focus on different devices that and how the CFL harmonics affect the equipment on both feeding and consuming sides. Although there are some research works that study this effect on individual system elements, such studies do not integrate the analysis of different devices. Different classes of equipments are introduced and analyzed using their mathematical model.