Status of The Lighting System

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PRINCIPLES OF LIGHTING DESIGN

The Principles of lighting Design


One of the most important aspects of lighting design is to determine the number of luminaires required, based on the
given illuminance value. The room utilisation factor method is a sufficiently accurate , and relatively simple
procedure for finding the required number of luminaires (n)
n = 1.25 x E x a x b
________________
x
x hLB x hR

Status of the lighting system


The planning factor takes into account the reduction in luminous flux and soiling of light fittings. Planning factor
=1.25

Rated illuminance E
According to DIN 5035, Part 2 for the room in question, depending on the type of activity and usage.

Room factor k
The room factor k makes allowance for the shape of the room.
K= axb
________
h (a x b)
a= Room width
b= Room length
H= Room height
H = H 0.85m

Luminous flux
Taken from the lamp catalogue, depending on the lamp to be used in the luminaire.

Luminaire efficiency hLB


Taken from the luminaire catalogue, depending on the luminaire selected.

Room utilisation factor hR


Taken from tables for the selected luminaire, on the basis of its classification.
The effect of the light distribution in the room is covered by the value from the appropriate table.
It is more common to use a recognised design program on your computer to enable accurate lighting design.

Reflectances
Reflectances properties of the rooms surfaces are measured in terms of the reflectanaces of the ceilings, walls and
work surfaces or floors. Reflectances can be measured with the aid of reflectance tables. Modern computer design
programs take all these factors into consideration to enable accurate lighting design.

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