Following are the data and comparison  test  results  between  Futek ( P ) model electronic  ballast  Model  FT- P362-T8-M1   with   2 lamps T8  120 cm  36W  and magnetic ballast  using same  lamps  under same voltage and working  condition .

The test results demonstrate that Futek electronic ballast (P) models  is performing much far better than magnetic ballast  in terms of  Power factor , harmonic distortion , energy saving  , and economic aspects

The new (P) series of Futek Ballasts are a break thru in the design and manufacturing of electronic ballast , till recent days was not possible to imagine the possibility to reach > 99 of Power factor and less than < 10 in Total Harmonic Distortion  with passive circuits , to reach those figures  expensive PFC circuits ( Power Factor Control  )  was the only way , the cost  of Electronic ballast  that  perform with mentioned  high performance was not economically visible in countries like Egypt ware electricity cost is subsidized and people give less care to energy conservation .

Thanks to the efforts of  Egyptian scientist in the energy conservation  and lighting efficiency efforts during the past 3 years that have developed new  ballast design with well tuned harmonic filter  and best ever  protection circuit  for end of lamp life or up-normal function  .

The new (P) models of Futek ballast are economically visible to replace magnetic ballast for Governmental, commercial and industrial use.

Following are our comparison test data and technical comments.

Electric performance of a circuit that uses   2 magnetic ballast connected with    2 lamps of T9 38W each.

Electric Performance of a circuit that uses 1 Electronic Ballast FUTEK (P) series connected to same 2 lamps of T9 38W used for test of magnetic Ballast.

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Conclusion:

The test results demonstrate clearly that Futek Ballast (P) series has superior performance than magnetic ballast.

The economic cost of (P) series FUTEK Electronic Ballast (45 Le) for each 2 lamps will favor

When compare to magnetic ballast.

Dr. Eng.

M.H.Helal