Gains in Lighting Management Criteria

• Làmpades de vapor de mercuri i sodium: g) Developing applications for Steam-Bath Pressure Vapor Lamps (VSBP). Experience, literature, ...Various conference presentations about specific applications.Catalog of manufacturers.Websites of manufacturers. p. 39
• Economic viability for a specific proposal: a) The system's profitability is very interesting due to the added values of these types of equipment.b) It's important to consider the type of installation (new or renovation).c) Savings are evaluated in the table below, based on normal operation, and according to the types of lamps.d) Based on the percentages achieved, the simple payback period can be easily extrapolated depending on the investment to be made.e) Approx. €45/unit for electronic ballasts. p. 40-41
• Energy cost reduction: c) Discusses the global problem of energy losses, economic or service quality, in public lighting.d) Describes the typical phases and associated yields that occur depending on the solutions adopted.e) Relativizes all public lighting installations into two aspects according to their performance: DESIGN AND SELECTION CRITERIA (in % of losses) GESTION CRITERIA (in % of gains) 4.1.
• Energy losses in public lighting according to design and selection criteria： a) Electric power losses in any electrical installation are mainly due to the Joule effect.b) Gains in public lighting according to management criteria: i) Implementation of a lighting plan ii) Maintenance iii) Continuous management iv) Adaptation of lighting to real user needs v) Cleaning, replacement, and inspections vi) Energy savings (up to 40% between quality and cost) vii) Minimum 25% lumen and energy efficiency viii) 8-20% economic savings
• Introduction and justification of contents: a) Based on the recommendations of the Catalan Energy Institute, this study focuses on the use of electronic ballasts in public lighting. b) Characteristics: i) Power factor close to 1 (0.98 guaranteed) ii) Low level of harmonics in the electrical network current iii) No surge currents during equipment start-up iv) Optimization of contracts, reduction of conductor and protection sections. p. 33-34
• Application criteria for electronic ballasts: a) Applicable in new installations or in the remodeling of existing installations, except in cases specified in the following section.b) In a single element, they combine the functions of the auxiliary equipment (ballast, starter, and capacitor), requiring only the connections to the power supply line and the lamp.c) Must be suitable for the type and power of the lamp used.d) If a lamp's lamp flux is reduced at certain hours, a controlling device for this operation must be provided.e) Underground electric installation and controlled by a single command panel that also controls other lights.f) Current lamps are mercury vapor lamps of 125 W.g) Current light fixtures are of the globe type.h) Average street lighting level is 6 lux.i) Installed power is 2875 W.j) Consumption of energy is 14424 kWh/year.k) Current illuminance level (FHS) is 50715 lumens.l) Adopted luminosity levels: This street is subject to a municipal public lighting order that sets luminosity levels based on a classification of roads.m) Class: Commercial street.n) Medium illumination levels: 10-15 lux with a uniformity of 0.3.o) Recommended lamp height: 3-4 m.p) Recommended lamp housing material: aluminum alloy.q) Preferably flat glass enclosure.r) Minimum IP level for the optical group: 65.s) FHS (Flux Hemisfèric Superior)

Explore the aspects that increase the quality and performance of lighting installations based on management criteria such as Master Plan, Maintenance, Continuous Management, and Adaptation of lighting to real needs. Topics also include cleaning, replenishment, periodic inspections, energy efficiency, and billing.