Module 4 Average Illuminance Equation The Lumen Method Determining the Illuminance at a Lighting Calculations Point- Direct Component Sample Calculations
Determining Average Illuminance Average Illuminance Equation
The standard lumen method formula is also used to calculate General equation for illuminance in space average illuminance levels when the Coefficient of Utilization (CU’s) are taken from a utilization curve. Φ(TOTAL) x CU x LLF Ewp Awp
Ewp = average maintained illuminance on the work plane
Φ(TOTAL) = total system lamp lumen output CU = coefficient of utilization LLF = light loss factor Awp = area of the work plane
Means of determining the average workplane Lamp lumen output is the total initial luminous flux that the lamps emit as specified by the manufacturer. illuminance within a space with a given number of luminaires Example 1: Components In an office space 3m x 4.6m with a 2.6m ceiling height, there are 2 recessed fluorescent luminaires. Each luminaire has three (3) 32W 48” Total system lamp lumen output T8 fluorescent lamps. Manufacturer’s data shows that the initial lumen output of the lamp is 2900 lumens. What is the total lamp lumen output Coefficient of utilization Φ(TOTAL)? Loss factor determination Φ(TOTAL) = 2 luminaires x 3 lamps/luminaire x 2900 lumens/lamp Calculated illuminance = 17,400 lumens Spacing criteria
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