Mejoramiento del sistema del alumbrado público de una arteria de circulación vehicular de la ciudad de Cuenca mediante la sustitución por tecnología LED (Light Emitting Diode)

Abstract

Public lighting is an important part of the electrical sector because of its contribution to people's daily lives and its influence on the development and security of our society. The aim of the current research is to analyze techniques and technological alternatives such as the use of LED lights (LIGHT EMITTING DIODE) in order to improve the public lighting system, which is not so new, but due to recent progress, we must perform a corresponding analysis. In chapter 2, we present some basic concepts, phenomena, and standards which control lighting, especially public lighting. In chapters 3 and 4 we will give a description of the most commonly used kinds of lighting today. Also, we will analyze the LED technology and the respective advantages and disadvantages among different sorts of lamps. In chapters 5 and 6, we will talk about the current situation of public lighting in our city. Likewise, we will compare the installation of high pressure sodium lamps to LED lamp installation on a previously chosen road or street. Finally, results, conclusions and recommendations are presented in order to choose the most convenient technology to be used in public lighting systems.