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BEST PRACTICE MANUAL
LIGHTING
 
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“Light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture.” 
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From the dawn of civilization until recent times, human beings created light solely from fire,though it is more a source of heat than light. We are still using the same principle even inthe 21
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century to produce some light and more heat through incandescent lamps. Only inthe past few decades have lighting products become much more sophisticated and varied.For example, considerable chemistry and physics are required to create an electric arcwithin a fluorescent lamp, and then to convert the energy from that arc into useful light.Lighting energy consumption contribute to 20 to 45% in commercial buildings and about 3to 10% in industrial plants. Most industrial and commercial energy users are aware ofenergy savings in lighting systems. Manufacturers are aggressively marketing theirproducts these days and help the users to take a decision. Often times significant energysavings can be realized with a minimal investment of capital and common sense. Replacingmercury vapor or incandescent sources with metal halide or high pressure sodium willgenerally result in reduced energy costs and increased visibility. Installing and maintainingphoto-controls, time clocks, and energy management systems can also achieveextraordinary savings.However in some cases it may be necessary to consider modifications of the lighting designin order to achieve the desired energy savings. It is important to understand that efficientlamps alone would not ensure efficient lighting systems.Three primary considerations described in this guidebook to ensure energy efficiency inlighting systems are:1. Selection of the most efficient light source possible in order to minimize power costsand energy consumption.2. Matching the proper lamp type to the intended work task or aesthetic application,consistent with color, brightness control and other requirements.3. Establishing adequate light levels to maintain productivity, improve security andincrease safety.
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