Pit Illumination Calculation
Pit Illumination Calculation
Pit Illumination Calculation
This table shows the room utilization factor for numerous combinations of room factors
and reflectance (always assuming ideal dispersion). The illuminance E required in a room of area
L x W is achieved with n luminaires that have an efficiency ηLB and with lamps with a luminous
flux φ.
CALCULATION:
Efficiency = η = 0.81
Reflectance (ρ)
ρ Ceiling = 0.8
ρ Wall = 0.5
ρ Work surface = 0.3
Room Utilization Factor (uf)
LW (10)(7)
k= = =1. 6=2.0
H (L+ W ) 2.6(10+ 7)
uf= 0.91
E LW
N=
n φ η uf
where:
k – Room Factor (Room Index)
E – Illuminance, lux
L – Length, meter
W – Width, meter
h – Height of Work Plane, meters
n – Number of Lamps
φ – Luminous Flux (Initial Lumens), lumens
η – Luminaire Efficiency
uf – Utilization Factor
N – Number of Luminaires
(750)(10)(7)
N=
(2.0)(900)(0. 81)(0. 91)
N=39.57
N=40 luminaires
N (40 Luminaires) is now the minimum number of Lynx-DE Superia 13W/84 G24Q-1
SLV. Since we want the illuminance to be dispersed uniformly, the quantity of luminaires will,
however, not match the layout. Therefore, it is safe to recommend 40 luminaires, installed or
distributed uniformly, in order to deliver the required minimum average illumination.
Room 43-701 = 40 LUMINAIRES
Room 43-702 = 40 LUMINAIRES
The average illuminance will be:
E LW
N=
n φ η uf
1
1 LW
=
E N n φ η uf
N n φ η uf
E=
LW
(40)(2.0)(900)(0. 81)(0. 91)
E=
(10)(7)
E=758.16 lux
Minimum Average Illuminance for Lecture Rooms= 750lux
Design Average Illuminance= 758.16lux
TOTAL LOAD:
LRE1= 13W(40Luminaires) = 520W
LRE2= 13W(40Luminaires) = 520W
L= 2380W [total wattage for lighting design in Room 43-701 and 43-702]
EVALUATION
Room 43-701
Room 43-702