Student Work
The Smart Bulb - Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting
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open in viewerThis project involved the design, construction and testing of a hybrid light bulb that incorporates the benefits of both halogen and fluorescent bulbs. An existing halogen was placed within the spiral of a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) in order to provide light at cold temperatures as well as heating the CFL. A temperature controlled switch was then utilized to transition from the halogen to the CFL when temperatures exceeded a predetermined value. The result is a fluorescent bulb capable of operating in cold environments with increased efficiency and a reduced warm-up time of about a factor of three.
- This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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- E-project-042909-204618
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- 2009
- Date created
- 2009-04-29
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- Major
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MQP_Final_Report_The_Smart_Bulb_SJB3A08.pdf | Public | Download | ||
The_Smart_Bulb_Presentation.pdf | Public | Download | ||
How_It_Works_Video.wmv | Public | Download |
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