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Course Code: CE 313/ENG’G. 311 Descriptive Title: ENGINEERING UTILITIES 1/BASIC IN ELECTRICAL
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Lesson 7. LIGHT

Introduction
The term ‘lighting’ refers to equipment, the primary purpose of which is to produce light. This is
typically some form of lamp. However, lighting can also refer to the use of natural light to provide illumination.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to:
1. identify the types of artificial and natural lighting.
2. calculate energy and cost of operation of electrical equipment.

LESSON PROPER

A. NATURAL LIGHTING
Natural light is that part of solar radiation that is visible to the human eye. Natural lighting, or daylighting, can
play an important role in creating a comfortable environment, helping to regulate the body clock, improve
concentration and create a calm, tranquil setting. Natural lighting can be exploited by enlarging windows,
adding a window on a flanking wall, changing a non-loadbearing wall into a glass-brick wall, installing a roof
light, light tubes, and so on.

B. ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Artificial lighting is any form of lighting that is not 'natural'. Typically, artificial lighting is produced by electrical
means. Artificial lights are available in a wide range of sizes, power, colours, and so on, to suit a variety of
applications.
1.Ambient lighting
Also known as background or ‘mood’ lighting, ambient lighting creates a soft glow that gently illuminates an
area without causing glare. Light fixtures such as upward facing wall lights can be effective at creating
ambient lighting.
2. Accent lighting or feature lighting
This type of lighting is used to provide texture and focus to general lighting, and can draw attention to items on
display such as artwork, while shadowing other areas. Accent lighting might be provided by spotlights, table
lamps landscape lighting, and so on.
3. Task lighting
Task lighting is focussed, local lighting used to illuminate a specific area where a task is, or may be,
performed. It is used as a contrasting light, which produces less general glare than if brighter lights were used
to light an entire room. Typical examples of task lighting include; desk, swing arm, anglepoise and floor lamps,
under cabinet and vanity lights, pendant and track lights.
 4. Emergency lighting or safety lighting
Emergency lighting is installed to provide lighting in the event of mains power failure and provides sufficient
illumination to allow occupants of a building to evacuate safely. Types of emergency lighting include;
emergency exit signs, recessed fluorescent lights, powerful halogen emergency spotlights for larger spaces,
emergency ceiling lights and downlights, and so on.

5. Security lighting
Security lighting is generally used to illuminate an area where there is a concern for security. This may be
turned on throughout the hours of darkness, to give visibility of an insecure area, or it may be turned on
temporarily, for example when a person arrives at a property, sometimes activated by a linked detector.

6. Construction site lighting

In order that construction work can continue effectively and safely in periods of insufficient natural light, it is
important that a site is fitting with suitable artificial lighting. Lighting can be used internally for general
movement and working on the site itself, externally for illuminating entry, storage and circulation areas, and
can also be an effective form of deterrent for trespassers.

ASSESSMENT
Direction: Use the space provided for your answers.
1. Differentiate natural lighting and artificial lighting.

2. Give at least 2 types of artificial lightings.

Lesson 8. ARCHITECTURAL LAMPS

Introduction
The latest in lamp design as well as classic lights from designers including Philippe ... wall lights,
designed to accentuate the architectural elements of a building.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to design lighting systems.

LESSON PROPER

A. ARCHITECTURAL LAMPS
Architect lamps just like the name suggests are tools that were actively used by architects. ...
However, architect lamps have been established as efficient lamps for workspaces. Architect lamps are thus
seen in a variety of workspaces and personal spaces typically for working over a platform.
Example of Architectural lamps;
1. Adjustable task lamp

ASSESSMENT
Direction: Use the space provided for your answers.
1. What is an architectural lamp?Give example.

Lesson 9. LIGHTING DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Introduction
Light quantity, energy consumption, and light quality are the basic principles of lighting.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to understand lighting design principles.

LESSON PROPER
A. PRINCIPLES OF LIGHT
No matter how you're lighting your photographs, there are certain traits, or principles, of light that will
ultimately determine the aesthetic of your photograph. In photography, there are three main principles:
instensity/quantity of light, direction of light, and quality of light.
B. Elements Of Lighting Design
1.Fixture Arrangement – Perhaps the most important consideration is where the fixtures will go. ...
2.Color Temperature – For exterior applications, it makes sense that a property owner would want bright
illumination. ...
3.Pole Construction – Taller poles produce softer illumination at ground level.
C. PROPERTIES OF LIGHT
The primary properties of visible light are intensity, propagation direction, frequency or wavelength
spectrum, and polarization, while its speed in a vacuum, 299,792,458 meters per second, is one of the
fundamental constants of nature.
D. IMPORTANCE OF LIGHT
Without light we will be blinded. The light has an energy that can make a human eye see. Also there
will be no gravitational pull because there will be no photosynthesis. The plants gives out oxygen, which
makes the gravitational pull possible.
ASSESSMENT
Direction: Use the space provided for your answers.
1. What is the principle of light?

2. What do you think will happen if there is absence of light in our surroundings?

3. Explain the properties of light.

Lesson 10. BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Introduction
An effective telecommunications infrastructure is an essential component of any office building. It
permits a rapid exchange of information between individuals located within the building and connects them to
others anywhere in the world. ... Telecommunications spaces and pathways ( e.g. rooms, cable tray, conduit)
Learning Outcome:
At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to identify the types of building communication
system and it’s uses.

LESSON PROPER
A. TYPES OF TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Known as the oldest form of the telecommunication system, as well as the system that started it all,
optical telecommunication systems have telegraphy lines, which showcases the evolution of technology from
the past to present.
 There are three types of communication services that satellites provide: telecommunications,
broadcasting, and data communications. Telecommunication services include telephone calls and services
provided to telephone companies, as well as wireless, mobile, and cellular network providers.

ASSESSMENT
Direction: Use the space provided for your answers.
1. Give at least 3 telecommunication system in buildings.

References:
1. Wujek, Joseph B. 2010. Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Architecture, Engineering and
Construction, Fifth Edition. Pearson Education/Prentice Hall
2. Grondzik, Walter T.,Kwok, Alison G.,Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings
3. Pertinent Codes (Most recent edition): National Fire Protection Association

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ENGR.PEDRO WYNSTON M. LAGRAMADA,MAM

Instructor

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