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KARMAVEER KAKASAHEB WAGH EDUCATION SOCIETY’S

K. K. WAGH POLYTECHNIC, Nashik-3

Department of Electrical Engineering
Academic Year 2023-24

Electrical Estimation and Contracting

(EEC)
Micro project presentation on topic
“Street Light Installation”
PREPARED BY
Students Name Enrollment Number
Rushikesh Gopal Bhavsar 2100780532
Darshan Yallapa Khaire 2100780554
Sanket Dilip Mhaske 2100780765
Yash Pravin Ladhe 2100780630

Guided By
Mr.D.K.Lakhe
 Content

▪ Need of Street Lighting

▪ Distribution of Light
▪ Design for street lighting
▪ Components andit’sspecification
 NeedforStreetlighting
▪ The main purpose of street lighting is to enable
the road users to see accurately and easily
the carriageway and the immediate
surrounding in darkness.
▪ Improved visibility at night by means of
artificial lighting lessens the strain on driving
and ensures comfort.
▪ The drivers feel more confident in driving
under proper street lighting
▪ Majority of road accident are caused in night
and the poor lighting is the main cause.
▪ With better lighting, the speed of traffic
generally improves and traffic flow conditions
improves
▪ On urban road where the density of
population is high, street lighting has other
advantages like feeling of security and
protection.
 Factors affecting NightVisibility
▪ Amount and distribution of light flux from
the lamp.
▪ Size of object.
▪ Brightness of the
background.

▪ Reflecting characteristics of the

pavement surface.

▪ Glare on the eyes of the driver.

 Distribution oflight
▪ Allowed to distribute radially from the
source
▪ Good amount of flux is required at a
particular vertical angle.
▪ Distribution of luminance is also called as
glare.
▪ Glare can cause discomfort and reduce
visibility.
▪ Glare depends on,
➢ Brightness of the glare source
➢ Angle of incidence with respect to
normal line of vision.
➢ Area of glare source.
 Glare may be controlled by,

▪ Increasing the height of the mounting

▪ Shielding the light source
▪ Reduce the brightness contract of
the lightsource.
▪ Vertical Distribution of light there are 3 types,
1. Cut off(>70°)
2. Non cut off(High angle 80°)
3. Semi cut off(75°)
▪ Laterial distribution light
▪ It is also known as Horizontal
distribution oflighting which there are
also 3 types,
1. Symmetrical distribution
2. Axial distribution
3. Non axial distribution.
 Design factor for street lighting
▪ Various factors to be considered in the design of street
lighting are:
1. Contrast :
when the brightness of the object is less than that of the
background, that is when the object appears darker than the
road surface, discernment is principally by silhouette.
2. Glare
▪ The disturbing influence when viewing a difficult
visual task under low brightness conditions is known
as glare.
▪ There are two types of glare:-
o Disability glare
o Discomfort glare
 3. Lamps
▪ The lamps commonly used for highway and street lighting are,

Mercury Vapour Metal Halide Lamp

High Pressure Sodium LED Lamp

 4. Luminainaire distribution of light
▪ To have the it best utility of the
luminaire or source of light, it is
necessary to have proper distribution of
light.
▪ It should be aimed to achieve
following purposes.
▪ It should cover the pavement
between the kerbs.
▪ It should produce maximum
uniformity of pavement brightness.
▪ It should make prominent the traffic
signs and other objects on road.
 5.Lateral placement of lighting poles
▪ The lighting poles should not be installed very close to the
pavement edge, because in that case,the capacity of the roadway is
decreased and the free movement of traffic is obstructed.
▪ IRC has specified the following horizontal clearances for lighting poles.

a. For roads with raised kerbs Min.
0.3 m and desirable 0.6 m from the
edge of raised kerb.(as in urban
roads)
b. For roads without raised kerbs(as
in rural roads)
Min. 0.3 m and desirable 0.6 m from
the edge of raised kerb.
Min. 1.5 m from the edge of the
carriageway, subject to min. 5.0 m
from the centre line of the
carriageway.
 6. Height and overhang of mounting
▪ The glare on eyes from the mounted lights decreases with increases in the
height of mounting. Usually, mounting height range from 6 to 10m.
• Overhangs on the lighting poles would keep the poles away from the
pavement edges, but still allow the lamp to be held above the kerb or towards
the pavements.
 7. Spacing of lighting units
▪ The spacing between lamps on straight roads is about 3 to
5 times the mounting height.
▪ For sharp curves, the spacing between lamps is closer
for better visibility conditions.
 8.Lighting layouts
▪ Various types of layouts adopted for lighting poles on streets or highways
are,
1. Single side lighting
2. Both side lighting-opposite
3. Both side lighting-staggered
4. Central lighting
 Components and it’s specification

1. Light Poles
2. Luminaires (Light Fixtures)
3. Control Gear (Ballasts/Drivers)
4. Cables and Wiring
 1. Light Poles
▪ Specifications:
o Height: - 12 ft.
o Shape: - Tubular
o Material: - Aluminum, steel, or
concrete
▪ Applications:- Roadways, highways,
residential areas, and commercial areas
 2. Luminaires (Light Fixtures)

▪ Specifications:
o Light output: - 80 lumens / watt.
o Colour temperature: -
3000K (warm white light) –
4000K.
o Energy efficiency: - 50-75% more efficient the
other Street lights.
o Materials: LED or HID light source,
polycarbonate or tempered glass lens.
▪ Applications: Roadways, highways, parks,
parking lots, and public spaces
 2. Control Gear (Ballasts/Drivers)
▪ Specifications:
o Voltage: - 120 volts
o Current: - 3-30Amps
o Power factor: - > .90
o Materials: capacitors, resistors, and
inductors, housed in a plastic or
metal enclosure.
▪ Applications: LED and HID lighting
systems.
 3. Cables and Wiring
▪ Specifications:
o Conductor size:- 6 mm2.
o Insulation material:- Rubber , XLPE and P.V.C
o Voltage rating:- 120/240V
o Materials: Copper, PVC or XLPE insulation and protective outer jacket
made of PVC or polyethylene.

▪ .
Applications: Connecting the power supply to the luminaires and controlgear
THANK YOU
By-
Rushikesh Gopal Bhavsar
Darshan Yallapa Khaire
Sanket Dilip Mhaske
Yash Pravin Ladhe
Om Rajendra Gosavi