CARBON FILAMENT LAMP

MOUMITA
JAYANTA
RIKITASA
PANCHI

CONTENTS

CARBON FILAMENT LAMP

Definition
Types
Advantages &Disadvantages
Specification of lamp

DEFINATION
Carbon filament lamps are obsolete for general lighting , used for special
applications.
CARBON FIBER-An extremely strong, thin fibre , consisting of long,
chainlike molecules of pure carbon that are made by charring synthetic
fibers such as rayon in the absence of oxygen. Carbon fibers are used in
high-strength composite materials in aircraft, automobiles, architectural
structures, and in other applications where light materials capable of
withstanding high stress are required .
A real odd one- this very unusual carbon filament lamp features a quite
unique filament construction that I have never seen anywhere else
before. It is a 220 volt bulb and as a result it needs a longer length of
filament than 110-120 volt ones. Normally this is achieved by having 3 or
4 loops side by side often with anchor pins at the bottom of each to
steady them.

ADVANTAGES
Carbon filament bulbs and filament lighting add a
unique effect to any room.
It can be purchased in multiple shapes , wattage
and colour
It fit most lamps and other lighting fixtures, as such
fixtures have been built with incandescent light
bulbs in mind
It has a good colour tone , pink light highlighting
heavily the redder parts of the light spectrum.

disadvantages
they are not very energy efficient. About ninetypercent of the energy that goes into the bulb is
turned into heat rather than into light.
they can cause fires if anything should lean
against them inadvertently.
its carbon filament evaporate quickly at high
temperatures, which result in a short life for the
light bulb.

types

15W Carbon-filament
Flicker Bulb-This
dramatic bulb rapidly
'flickers' for a candle-like
effect, as its filament is
moved by an internal
magnet .This a largesized bulb
70W Triple-loop Carbon
Filament Bulb with
higher lighting output.
40W Carbon-filament
bulb -- provides light via
its tall single-loop
filament.

15w carbon filament flame-tip

candelabra bulb , at 41/4in.tall,is right at home .
40W Straight-sided Carbonfilament Bulb Create warm
low-light ambiance .

uses
Used for heating purposes not for lighting
Used for decorative and ambiance setting
Used in line powered inspection lamps, on board
ships, and on vibrating machinery.
Used in underground for lighting signs and notices
in tunnels.
Used as low power radiant heaters for pets or
livestock, and for general lighting when an old
fashioned look is required.

SPECIFICATION OF THE
LAMP
It gives yellowish light . Its power
consumption is high . Efficiency of
the lamp is low i.e 2.5 to 4 lumen per
watt.