Modelling of harmonics produced by Compact Fluorescent Lamps in the frequency range 2-150 kHz

Abstract

This paper studies the disturbances produced by a device made of a rectifier with an active power factor correction. In particular, it focuses on compact fluorescent lamps. Active Power Factor Correction allows to reduce the low frequency harmonics (below 2 kHz) but it induces components at frequencies located in the frequency range 2-150 kHz. This paper presents the complete model of a compact fluorescent lamp and the design of its components. To reduce the simulation time, a simplified model made of a current source and the EMI filter is developed. A comparison of both models is performed and allows us to validate this simplified model.