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Industrial LED Lighting: The New Secret Weapon in the Battle Against Pollution | |
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2018-12-07 | |
发布年 | 2018 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 美国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | Switching from conventional High-Intensity Diode (HID) lighting, such as high-pressure sodium fixtures, to modern, high-efficiency industrial-grade LED lighting has proven to be one of the most effective sustainability practices. A recent report by the World Health Organization uncovered a shocking reality: more than 90 percent of children around the world are breathing toxic air. That means that some 1.8 billion children are exposed to polluted air that causes respiratory issues, heart disease and damage to developing organs and the nervous system on a daily basis. For some, the risk begins before they’re even born, according to the WHO, as exposure to pollution during pregnancy is linked to premature and underweight babies and increases the risk of chronic disease later in life. The WHO and others have highlighted the issue as a crisis of epic proportions, with some 600,000 children dying every year from acute lower respiratory infections caused by dirty air. The problem is so extensive, some experts have even called air pollution "the new tobacco" killing 7 million people a year as an estimated 9 out of ten people breathe polluted air on a daily basis. One Small Change Can Have a Big Impact For many companies, it may come as a surprise that a relatively small change can make a very big impact. Switching from conventional High-Intensity Diode (HID) lighting, such as high-pressure sodium fixtures, to modern, high-efficiency industrial-grade LED lighting has proven to be one of the most effective sustainability practices that delivers both bottom-line benefits and earth-friendly operation, with a relatively small investment. What makes industrial LED lighting such a smart investment that can have a big impact on reducing pollution? Converting to LED fixtures can:
Lighting the Way to Environmental Stewardship At the state-of-the-art Rubis Terminal in Rotterdam, a mineral oil and chemical storage and handling facility, Rubis has achieved the ultimate in sustainability—a zero emissions operation—with the help of industrial LED lighting. The company completely outfitted the new facility with world-class industrial fixtures to achieve the most efficient, safe, and reliable illumination possible, while also reducing energy, maintenance, and total operating costs. As a result, the company not only achieved its zero-emissions goal, but also expects to save 100,000 € per year on maintenance with fixtures that are guaranteed to last up to 10 years. The project enabled the company to easily meet The Netherlands' annual government energy audit requirements and has been so successful that Rubis plans to retrofit other terminals with the same lighting. An Investment in the Future Investing in high-efficiency industrial LED lighting can not only save energy and reduce the impact of pollution now, but with a return on investment in under two years in some cases, it’s an investment that will continue to reap both environmental and financial dividends for years to come. Luis Rameriz is the Chief Operations Officer at Dialight. [1] GE "ROI of LED" [2] U.S. Dept. of Energy, "Energy Savings Forecast," p. 67, ECG analysis [3] ECG analysis [4] U.S. Dept. of Energy, Lighting Market Characterization, Tables 4-1, 4-22 [5] U.S. Dept. of Energy, "Adoption of Light-Emitting Diodes in Common Lighting Applications" (2017), ECG analysis [6] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "Regulatory Impact Analysis for the Final Mercury and Air Toxics Standards"; U.S. Dept. of Energy, "Lighting Market Characterization"; https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/greenhouse-gas-emissions-typical-passenger-vehicle-0; ECG analysis [7] U.S. Dept. of Energy, "Lighting Market Characterization"; ECG analysis [8] Union of Concerned Scientists, "Freshwater Use by U.S. Power Plants" 2011 (1.5m3/MWh); U.S. EPA "WaterSense" [9] Osram, GE, HPS product specifications [10] U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-2; ECG analysis |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/113492 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
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