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    This document discusses luminaire design and classification. It defines a luminaire as a complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp, parts to operate and position the lamp, and connect it to a power source. Luminaires are classified based on the percentage of upward and downward light distribution. Luminaire efficiency is also discussed, referring to the ratio of lumens emitted by the luminaire compared to the lamp. Different types of luminaires and methods for controlling light distribution, such as diffusers, baffles, louvers and reflectors are described. Other design considerations like appearance, maintenance and mounting are also mentioned.

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    This document discusses luminaire design and classification. It defines a luminaire as a complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp, parts to operate and position the lamp, and connect it to a power source. Luminaires are classified based on the percentage of upward and downward light distribution. Luminaire efficiency is also discussed, referring to the ratio of lumens emitted by the luminaire compared to the lamp. Different types of luminaires and methods for controlling light distribution, such as diffusers, baffles, louvers and reflectors are described. Other design considerations like appearance, maintenance and mounting are also mentioned.

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    EE 515 Illumination Engineering Design

    Luminaire
    A complete lighting unit, consisting of a lamp or lamps together with the parts designed to: 1. electrically operate and control the lamp 2. distribute and control the light 3. position and physically protect the lamp 4. connect the lamp to the power source

    luminaires

    Luminaires

    Luminaires

    Luminaire Classification
    Category Direct Semidirect General diffuse Direct-indirect Semi-indirect Indirect % Upward Lumens 0-10 10-40 40-60 40-60 60-90 90-100 % Downward Lumens 100-90 90-60 60-40 60-40 40-10 0-10

    Luminaire Efficiency
    The ratio of the lumens emitted by the luminaire to

    those emitted by the lamps The lower the number, the more luminous flus is trapped and absorbed by the luminaire Efficiencies of less than 70% generally indicate poor luminaire design

    Four basic types of luminaires


    Surface mounted with dark side panels 2. Suspended without upward component 3. Suspended with upward component 4. Suspended with upward component and with dark side panels
    1.

    Luminaire Light Control


    Diffusers 1. Clear prismatic lens use the principle of refraction to produce downward intensity distributions 2. Flat translucent sheets scatter the light in all downward directions, rather than directing into particular zones 3. Combination

    Luminaire Light Control


    Baffles A single, usually V-shaped, shielding element, often placed parallel to and between lamps in a two-lamp luminaire

    Luminaire Light Control


    Louvers A group of baffles in an egg-crate arrangement Either straight or parabolic

    Luminaire Light Control


    Reflectors mounted above the lamps to redirect the upward component of luminous flux Types 1. Specular or semispecular generally uses with incandescent and HID sources
    1.

    2.
    3. 4.

    Normally made of aluminum Circular Parabolic Elliptical combinations

    Luminaire Light Control


    2. Diffuse commonly used in fluorescent luminaires Serve simply to redirect as much of the upward luminous flux as possible downward to the lens

    Other considerations
    1.
    2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

    Appearance Maintenance Ventilation Acoustics Mounting Radiation Hazardous locations

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