Comparative Study Linear Fluorescent and LED Lamps

A study methodology aimed to compare two low power lamp technologies, T8 fluorescent and linear T8 LED lamps, is presented. Electrical parameters and temperature measurements are compared as well as an analysis of the obtained results from digital simulations concerning photometric characteristics. A new method for measuring photometric parameters is proposed to replace the current standards. A payback retrofit study concerning LED technology to be applied in a typical educational building is also given.