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REGULATION : 2019
COURSE : B.Arch
SPECIALISATION: General
• Light or visible light is electromagnetic radiation within the portion of the electromagnetic
spectrum that is perceived by the human eye.
• Visible light is usually defined as having wavelengths in the range of 400–700 nanometres (nm),
between the infrared (with longer wavelengths) and the ultraviolet (with shorter wavelengths).
• This wavelength means a frequency range of roughly 430–750 terahertz (THz).
• The primary properties of visible light are intensity, propagation-direction, frequency or
wavelength spectrum and polarization.
Interference of light
Interference is the phenomenon of modification in the intensity of light due to redistribution of
light energy in the region of superposition of two or more light waves.
Dispersion of light
The splitting of a ray of white light into its
constituent colours is called dispersion.
Scattering of light
When sunlight enters the atmosphere of the
earth, the atoms and molecules of different
gasses present in the air absorb the light. Then
these atoms re-emit light in all directions. This
process is known as Scattering of light.
Luminous flux: it is defined as the total quantity of light energy emitted per second from a
luminous body. It is represented by symbol F and is measured in lumens. The concept of luminous
flux helps us to specify the output and efficiency of a given light source.
Lumen: The lumen is the unit of luminous flux and is defined as the amount of luminous flux
given out in a space represented by one unit of solid angle by a source having an intensity of one
candle power in all directions.
Lumens = candle power X solid angle = cp X w.
Foot Candle: It is the unit of illumination which is equal to that given by a source of candela at a distance of
one foot (Equivalent to one lumen per sqft)
If a flux of F lumens falls on a surface of area A, then the illumination of that surface is E =F/A
lumens/m2 or lux.
Lux or meter candle: It is the unit of illumination and is defined as the luminous flux
falling per square meter on the surface which is everywhere perpendicular to the rays
of light from a source of one candle power and one meter away from it.
Utilization factor or co-efficient of utilization:- It is defined as the ratio of total lumens reaching
the working plane to total lumens given out by the lamp.
Indirect Lighting
• In this system, the light does not fall directly on the surface but more
than 90 % of light is directed upwards by using diffusing reflectors.
• The ceiling acts as a source of light and this light is uniformly distributed
over the surface and glare is reduced to minimum.
• It provides shadow less illumination which is useful for drawing offices.
• It is also used for decoration purposes in cinema halls, hotels etc.
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Semi direct Lighting
• This is also an efficient system of lighting and chances of glare are also reduced.
• Here transparent type shades are used through which about 60 % light is directed downward
and 40 % is directed upward.
• This also provides a uniform distribution of light and is best suited for room with high ceilings.
Diffused lighting
• Diffused light, or soft light, is light that's filtered by something. Sunlight through a sheer
curtain is diffused. Light from behind a lampshade is diffused compared to the direct light of a
bare bulb. The lampshade softens and scatters the light
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Ambient lighting
Ambient lighting is also called general lighting, and it's the most basic of the three types of
lighting. It's the natural light from your windows, and the lighting that substitutes for natural light.
Luminous Flux : The total quantity of light energy emitted per second
Luminous
efficiency is a
measure of
how well a
light source
produces
visible light.
Spacing Height Ratio is defined as the ratio of the distance between adjacent luminaires
(centre to centre), to their height above the working plane.
Required Number of fixtures =Required Lux x Room Area /MF x UF x Lumen per fixture
= 5260 / 1920
= 3 Lamps
Working:
• Lamp work on the principal of Incandescence( i.e. when a hot body is heated, radiant energy is emitted in
waveform).
• An incandescent bulb generates light through heat.(95% Heat,5% Light)
• When electrical current passes through the tungsten filament, it heats to the point where it glows and gives
off a yellow-red light.
• To keep the filament from burning up immediately, it's housed in a vacuum. Even so, the intense heat of the
filament ensures a comparatively short and expensive life span.
• Applications: Domestic, Commercial and Industrial. Etc…
• A fluorescent lamp tube is filled with a gas containing low pressure mercury vapor and argon, xenon,
neon, or krypton.
• The pressure inside the lamp is around 0.3% of atmospheric pressure.
• The inner surface of the lamp is coated with a fluorescent (and often slightly phosphorescent)
coating made of varying blends of metallic and rare-earth phosphor salts.
• The lamp's electrodes are typically made of coiled tungsten and usually referred to as cathodes
because of their prime function of emitting electrons. For this, they are coated with a mixture of
barium, strontium and calcium oxides chosen to have a low thermionic emission temperature.
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Working:
Cathode filament emitting electrons after getting heated due to supply of current . These electrons while
accelerating collide with Argon and Mercury vapour atoms. The excited atoms of Mercury give a radiation.
Applications:
1.In residences, fluorescent lamps are mostly found in kitchens, basements, and garages.
2. In countries, like India…
i) Residential.
ii) Commercial.
iii) Small scale industries ….Etc.
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3. Halogen Lamps.
Wattage:
20/50 w 12 V
300w, 500w, 1000w 230 V.
Efficiency- 15 to 25 lumen/watt
CFL
1) Life Span: 6000-15,000 Hrs
2) Energy consumption: Less
3) Cost :More
4) Starting time: Take time to give
full illumination
Application:
1) Signs and Traffic signals.
2) Displays.
3) Exit signs.
4) Indicators and Flash lights.
5) Under counters. Etc.
WHAT IS A LED?
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a two-lead semiconductor light source. It is a pn junction diode, which emits light
when activated.
When a suitable voltage is applied to the leads, electrons are able to recombine with electron holes within the
device, releasing energy in the form of photons.
LEDs convert electrical energy into light energy. They are frequently used as "pilot" lights in electronic appliances
to indicate whether the circuit is closed or not.
•Architectural Lighting
•Signage (Channel Letters)
•Machine Vision
•Retail Displays
•Emergency Lighting (Exit Signs)
•Neon Replacement
•Bulb Replacements
•Flashlights
•Outdoor Accent Lighting - Pathway,
Marker Lights
Efficiency: LEDs emit more lumens per watt than incandescent light bulbs. The efficiency of LED lighting fixtures is
not affected by shape and size, unlike fluorescent light bulbs or tubes.
Color: LEDs can emit light of an intended color without using any color filters as traditional lighting methods
need. This is more efficient and can lower initial costs.
Size: LEDs can be very small (smaller than 2 mm2)and are easily attached to printed circuit boards.
Warmup time: LEDs light up very quickly. A typical red indicator LED will achieve full brightness in under a
microsecond. LEDs used in communications devices can have even faster response times.
Cycling: LEDs are ideal for uses subject to frequent on-off cycling, unlike incandescent and fluorescent lamps that
fail faster when cycled often, or high-intensity discharge lamps (HID lamps) that require a long time before
restarting.
Dimming: LEDs can very easily be dimmed either by pulse-width modulation or lowering the forward current.
This pulse-width modulation is why LED lights, particularly headlights on cars, when viewed on camera or by some
people, appear to be flashing or flickering. This is a type of stroboscopic effect.
Slow failure: LEDs mostly fail by dimming over time, rather than the abrupt failure of incandescent bulbs.
Shock resistance: LEDs, being solid-state components, are difficult to damage with external shock, unlike
fluorescent and incandescent bulbs, which are fragile.
Focus: The solid package of the LED can be designed to focus its light. Incandescent and fluorescent sources
often require an external reflector to collect light and direct it in a usable manner. For larger LED packages total
internal reflection (TIR) lenses are often used to the same effect. However, when large quantities of light are
needed many light sources are usually deployed, which are difficult to focus or collimate towards the same
target.
DISADVANTAGES
High initial price : LEDs are currently more expensive, price per lumen. In 2012, the cost per thousand lumens
was about $6.
Light Quality: Most cool-white LEDs have spectra that differ significant from a black body radiator like the sun
or an incident light.
Temperature dependence: Driving the LED hard in high ambient temperatures may result to overheating of the
led package ,eventually leading to device failure.
Voltage sensitivity: LEDs must be supplied with a voltage above their threshold voltage and a current below
their rating. Current and lifetime change greatly with a small change in applied voltage. They thus require a
current-regulated supply (usually just a series resistor for indicator LEDs).
Orientation
• South facing windows with appropriate overhangs provide
indirect light in the summer, and both heat and light during the
winter.
• East and west facing windows let in light during the morning and
evening, but may cause glare and admit heat during the summer.
• North facing windows can also be used for daylighting, as they
admit relatively even, glare-free light and almost no unwanted
summer heat gain.
• The number, size and glass type of north facing windows should
be carefully considered, however, as they do not contribute to
passive solar heat gain in the winter, and lose more heat than
insulated walls.
Lighting Controls:
• While most people recognize that turning off lights saves energy, it’s easy to forget or fail to notice
that lights are on and not being used. Lighting controls can reduce energy use by automatically
turning lights on and off as needed.
• Photosensors and motion detectors are most commonly used with outdoor lighting. Photosensors
can be used to prevent outdoor lights from operating during the day, while motion detectors can
turn lights only when they are needed.
• Occupancy sensors are generally used indoors to turn lights on when a person enters a room and
turn them back off when no activity is detected for a period of time. Occupancy sensors need to be
located where they will detect occupants or activity in all parts of the room.
• In any industry, the three top operating expenses are often found to be energy (both electrical
and thermal), labour and materials. If one were to relate to the manageability of the cost or
potential cost savings in each of the above components, energy would invariably emerge as a
top ranker, and thus energy management function constitutes a strategic area for cost
reduction.
• Energy Audit will help to understand more about the ways energy and fuel are used in any
industry, and help in identifying the areas where waste can occur and where scope for
improvement exists.
• The Energy Audit would give a positive orientation to the energy cost reduction, preventive
maintenance and quality control programmes which are vital for production and utility
activities. Such an audit programme will help to keep focus on variations which occur in the
energy costs, availability and reliability of supply of energy, decide on appropriate energy mix,
identify energy conservation technologies, retrofit for energy conservation equipment etc.
Thus Energy Audit can be classified into the following two types.
- Preliminary Audit
- Detailed Audit
• A comprehensive audit provides a detailed energy project implementation plan for a facility,
since it evaluates all major energy using systems.
• This type of audit offers the most accurate estimate of energy savings and cost. It considers
the interactive effects of all projects, accounts for the energy use of all major equipment,
and includes detailed energy cost saving calculations and project cost.
• In a comprehensive audit, one of the key elements is the energy balance. This is based on an
inventory of energy using systems, assumptions of current operating conditions and
calculations of energy use.
• This estimated use is then compared to utility bill charges. Detailed energy auditing is
carried out in three phases: Phase I, II and III.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• General information includes floor
plans and ceiling plans that show
current fixture locations. Room
dimensions, as well as ceiling heights
are also documented.
• Any future plans for renovation are
also collected, if available.
OCCUPANT INFORMATION
• It is also important to know how occupants feel about their current lighting system, as their
insight can provide information to fill the gaps a physical inspection cannot determine.
• This step usually involves interviews or surveys, where the auditor asks the regular occupants of
each space to reflect on how the lighting currently affects them.
• Questions can include whether occupants are experiencing glare on their computer screen, if
they find the lighting too dim when they work at their stations or whether it is too bright
(especially in areas where there is natural light) during the day.
STEP 1
Identify each space. Is it an office? Warehouse? Retail showroom? Parking lot? Note any
special conditions such as windows or skylights.
STEP 2
Specify each existing fixture type, noting each one’s:
- Wattage
- The number of hours used per week
- Additional notes such as any existing controls/sensors, mounting height or special usage
conditions
STEP 4
Determine the fixtures’ Kilowatt (kW) rate (how many Kilowatts the fixtures use).
STEP 6
Calculate the existing energy expense of all fixtures.
The end result is the facility’s current lighting cost. Having this number allows you to show how
your recommended energy-efficient replacements will drastically lower their month-to-month
operating expenses.
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LIGHTING AUDIT TIPS
While a Lighting Audit is straightforward, every space can be different. The following is our list of
tips to consider for achieving the most accurate assessment:
Accurate system wattage. Fixtures are often suspended high in the ceiling, but knowing each
one’s wattage is crucial to the overall calculation. Don’t assume system wattage is the same for
every fixture just because they look the same.
Space usage seasonality. A space can be used differently in different times of the year. A
warehouse may be used for packing, storing, and shipping during peak season–but is then re-
configured for storage only when off-peak. Knowing this not only changes the annual burn rate
and energy expense; it can also affect the new fixtures that are proposed.
Room surface reflectances. Bright surfaces in a room reflect light, making things brighter while
dark areas absorb light, requiring more lumen output to sufficiently illuminate a room. Therefore,
it is important to note the current color of floors, walls and ceilings and know if there are any
planned changes.
Opportunity for controls. Understanding how each space is used allows you to suggest the use of
simple controls that detect motion, perform daylight harvesting functions or work on a timer,
providing further savings opportunities.
Space dimensions matter. Having the accurate dimensions of the space (length in feet, width
in feet, ceiling heights in feet and areas in square feet) is important to a successful audit. Be
aware that renovation work could have been performed since the original building was built
so the floor plan you have may not reflect the current fixture layout in the ceilings.
Don’t manipulate hours to get meet ROI targets. We have seen some auditors in the past
bump the hours of operation of fixtures in order to inflate the cost of system operation to
reduce the payback period. Avoid this because the customer will eventually see that their
payback period is longer than your proposal; this could seriously affect your long-term
relationship with them.