SSL Adoption by Museums: Survey Results, Analysis, and Recommendations

Abstract

This document is a report of observations and results obtained from a lighting evaluation project conducted under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) GATEWAY Program. The program supports evaluations and demonstrations of high-performance solid-state lighting (SSL) products in order to develop empirical data and experience with in-the-field applications of this advanced lighting technology. The DOE GATEWAY Program focuses on providing a source of independent, third-party data for use in decision-making by lighting users and professionals; this data should be considered in combination with other information relevant to the particular site and application under examination. Each GATEWAY evaluation compares SSL products against the incumbent technologies used in that location. Depending on available information and circumstances, the SSL product may also be compared to alternate lighting technologies. Though products used in the GATEWAY program may have been prescreened for performance, DOE does not endorse any commercial product or in any way guarantee that users will achieve the same results through use of these products. vii Flicker can result from an incompatible pairing of a LED driver and a dimmer, an incompatible driver and transformer, or a combination of all three. The likelihood of introducing annoying flicker to gallery spaces can be considerably reduced if manufacturer dimming compatibility tables are heeded. Lighting controls can eliminate 60% or more of the wasted lighting energy in buildings and would enable the museum lighting designer to specify lighting exposure (illuminance, spectrum, time) to minimize damage while providing optimal viewing conditions. A growing and more sophisticated set of controllable LED light sources and complementary control technologies are becoming available. Lessons Learned Finally, in a world of information overload, what LED technical requirements are really needed for museum lighting? The museum lighting survey elicited many telling responses from individuals who had experience with LED products, and the report includes lessons learned from their trials and tribulations.

Achieving Cultural Sustainability in Museums: A Step Toward Sustainable Development

“…The first step in designing the survey was to search and identify in the literature other relevant questionnaires regarding the sustainable development of museums. Thus, we noticed that previous research focused on assessing museum effectiveness and performance [58], improving energy efficiency [59], identifying sustainability initiatives and measures adopted by museums [60], and evaluating the satisfaction of museum visitors [61]. Although those studies include some economic, environmental, and social sustainability issues, none of them cover all four dimensions of sustainability, and the cultural pillar is almost absent within them.…”

Museum lighting with LEDs: Evaluation of lighting damage to contemporary photographic materials

“…Moreover, purplepumped LEDs do not exhibit a higher risk than typical incandescent lamp or UV-cut halgon lamp (HA lamp). 13 Ishii et al evaluated the colour degradation of natural dyes and BWS using white LEDs and fluorescent lamps and reported that all white LEDs exhibited lower fading rates compared with a fluorescent lamp by checking BWS #1. 14 Piccablottoa et al evaluated the colour degradation and fading produced by white LEDs with different colour temperatures and a traditional HA lamp.…”

Improving lighting efficiency in existing art museums: a case study

“…Several studies are carried out in the field of lighting, specifically museum lighting that indicates the importance of lighting issues beyond other related research (Xu et al , 2017; Garside et al , 2017; Sharif-askari and Abu-hijleh, 2018; Bonomolo et al , 2017; Kramer et al , 2016; Perrin et al , 2014; Druzik and Michalski, 2012; Pedro et al , 2013; Leccese et al , 2018). Among the most critical factors addressed, such as damaging effects of illumination on the artwork, introducing new methods to improve quality and energy consumption are also crucial elements which need to be considered.…”

“…Perrin et al (2014) provided a report regarding solid-state lighting (SSL) in museums. Compared to Bonomolo's research which studied the lighting system in educational places, this report contains necessary information about conservation science in museum lighting mainly based on questionnaires and expert knowledge.…”