Lead Performer: RTI International – Research Triangle Park, NC
Partner: Auburn University – Auburn, AL
DOE Total Funding: $2,848,942
Cost Share: $712,234
Project Term: September 16, 2011 - February 28, 2017
Funding Opportunity: Solid State Lighting Core Technology Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA- 0000329)

Project Objective

The primary objectives of the proposed work will be to develop and validate a reliability model and accelerated life testing (ALT) methodologies for predicting the lifetime of integrated solid-state lighting (SSL) luminaires. This study will examine likely failure modes for SSL luminaires, including abrupt failure, excessive lumen depreciation, unacceptable color shifts, and increased power consumption. Data on the relative distribution of these failure modes will be acquired through extensive accelerated life tests (ALT) such as the Hammer Test and temperature/humidity methods. These data will be used to build models of the aging behavior of key luminaire optical and electrical components.

Contacts

DOE Technology Manager: Jim Brodrick
Lead Performer: Lynn Davis, RTI International

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