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What does C.O.U. stand for in the context of luminaires?
What does C.O.U. stand for in the context of luminaires?
- Calibration of Output Units
- Coefficient of Output Usage
- Central Operating Unit
- Coefficient of Utilization (correct)
What factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the C.O.U. of a luminaire?
What factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the C.O.U. of a luminaire?
- Light distribution of the luminaire
- Electrical consumption (correct)
- Efficiency and light output ratio
- Mounting height
How does the size of a room affect the C.O.U. of luminaires?
How does the size of a room affect the C.O.U. of luminaires?
- C.O.U. remains unchanged regardless of room size
- C.O.U. decreases in larger rooms
- C.O.U. is higher in larger rooms (correct)
- C.O.U. can only be determined in small rooms
Which formula is used to calculate the room index (K)?
Which formula is used to calculate the room index (K)?
Which type of reflectance factors must be selected to determine C.O.U.?
Which type of reflectance factors must be selected to determine C.O.U.?
What does the spacing to mounting height ratio affect?
What does the spacing to mounting height ratio affect?
What is a likely consequence of having a lower C.O.U. in a small room?
What is a likely consequence of having a lower C.O.U. in a small room?
Which component is essential to read from the photometric data sheet for C.O.U. calculation?
Which component is essential to read from the photometric data sheet for C.O.U. calculation?
Which of the following gives the highest direct light to the work plane?
Which of the following gives the highest direct light to the work plane?
What is the purpose of selecting reflectance factors?
What is the purpose of selecting reflectance factors?
What does the Lamp Burnouts (LBO) factor represent?
What does the Lamp Burnouts (LBO) factor represent?
At what point is the Lamp Lumen Depreciation (LLD) factor generally taken for high intensity discharge lamps?
At what point is the Lamp Lumen Depreciation (LLD) factor generally taken for high intensity discharge lamps?
Which of the following factors influences Luminaire Dirt Depreciation (LDD)?
Which of the following factors influences Luminaire Dirt Depreciation (LDD)?
What does Room Surface Dirt Depreciation (RSDD) affect in a lighting system?
What does Room Surface Dirt Depreciation (RSDD) affect in a lighting system?
How is the Lamp Lumen Depreciation (LLD) calculated?
How is the Lamp Lumen Depreciation (LLD) calculated?
Which operating condition can significantly reduce the lumen output of fluorescent lamps?
Which operating condition can significantly reduce the lumen output of fluorescent lamps?
What is a common characteristic of unrecoverable factors in a lighting system?
What is a common characteristic of unrecoverable factors in a lighting system?
Which statement about ambient temperature and fluorescent lamps is correct?
Which statement about ambient temperature and fluorescent lamps is correct?
What primarily contributes to the greatest loss of light output in a lighting installation?
What primarily contributes to the greatest loss of light output in a lighting installation?
What parameter is NOT considered when calculating Room Surface Dirt Depreciation (RSDD)?
What parameter is NOT considered when calculating Room Surface Dirt Depreciation (RSDD)?
What does the term 'co-efficient of utilisation' (C.O.U.) refer to in the lumen method?
What does the term 'co-efficient of utilisation' (C.O.U.) refer to in the lumen method?
Which factor does NOT influence the co-efficient of utilisation?
Which factor does NOT influence the co-efficient of utilisation?
What is the formula for calculating illuminance?
What is the formula for calculating illuminance?
Why do luminaires perform more efficiently in rooms with high reflectance surfaces?
Why do luminaires perform more efficiently in rooms with high reflectance surfaces?
What happens to walI when light travels in small rooms compared to larger rooms?
What happens to walI when light travels in small rooms compared to larger rooms?
If a luminaire has a C.O.U. of 0.70, what percentage of the lumens produced are lost?
If a luminaire has a C.O.U. of 0.70, what percentage of the lumens produced are lost?
What is primarily affected by room size and proportions according to the lumen method?
What is primarily affected by room size and proportions according to the lumen method?
Which of the following does the formula for illuminance not include?
Which of the following does the formula for illuminance not include?
What happens to lumens when they are not effectively reflected off room surfaces?
What happens to lumens when they are not effectively reflected off room surfaces?
How do reflective surfaces affect the efficiency of luminaires?
How do reflective surfaces affect the efficiency of luminaires?
What does C.O.U stand for in the context of lighting calculations?
What does C.O.U stand for in the context of lighting calculations?
Which equation correctly represents the relationship between illuminance, luminous flux, and area with C.O.U?
Which equation correctly represents the relationship between illuminance, luminous flux, and area with C.O.U?
What does LFU represent in lighting calculations?
What does LFU represent in lighting calculations?
What is the primary purpose of the maintenance factor in lighting calculations?
What is the primary purpose of the maintenance factor in lighting calculations?
Which type of fitting is generally classified under the BZ1 class?
Which type of fitting is generally classified under the BZ1 class?
What does DLOR represent in the context of lighting ratios?
What does DLOR represent in the context of lighting ratios?
How is the value of maintained illuminance determined?
How is the value of maintained illuminance determined?
In lighting calculations, what does U.C stand for?
In lighting calculations, what does U.C stand for?
Which factors typically impact the light loss factor in calculations?
Which factors typically impact the light loss factor in calculations?
What is significant about the BZ class fittings classification?
What is significant about the BZ class fittings classification?
Which aspect of luminaire design directly affects the percentage of light directed to the work plane?
Which aspect of luminaire design directly affects the percentage of light directed to the work plane?
What is necessary to determine before reading the C.O.U. from the photometric data sheet?
What is necessary to determine before reading the C.O.U. from the photometric data sheet?
Which factor would most likely NOT influence the C.O.U. of a luminaire?
Which factor would most likely NOT influence the C.O.U. of a luminaire?
What formula is utilized to compute the room index (K) concerning luminaire efficiency?
What formula is utilized to compute the room index (K) concerning luminaire efficiency?
Which type of room would most likely require a different strategy for selecting reflectance factors?
Which type of room would most likely require a different strategy for selecting reflectance factors?
How does the placement of luminaires in a room affect their efficiency?
How does the placement of luminaires in a room affect their efficiency?
Which factor is MOST critical when reading the provided C.O.U. data from a manufacturer?
Which factor is MOST critical when reading the provided C.O.U. data from a manufacturer?
In the context of C.O.U., luminaires exhibit a higher effectiveness when installed in which configuration?
In the context of C.O.U., luminaires exhibit a higher effectiveness when installed in which configuration?
Which of the following best describes the importance of the spacing to mounting height ratio?
Which of the following best describes the importance of the spacing to mounting height ratio?
Which factor is generally measured at the 70% life point for both high intensity discharge lamps and fluorescent lamps?
Which factor is generally measured at the 70% life point for both high intensity discharge lamps and fluorescent lamps?
What primarily reduces the reflected component of luminous flux affecting illuminance on a work plane?
What primarily reduces the reflected component of luminous flux affecting illuminance on a work plane?
Which statement best describes the impact of dirt on the luminaires?
Which statement best describes the impact of dirt on the luminaires?
Which of the following parameters influences Luminaire Dirt Depreciation?
Which of the following parameters influences Luminaire Dirt Depreciation?
What happens to a fluorescent lamp's output if it operates at 30°C instead of the rated 25°C?
What happens to a fluorescent lamp's output if it operates at 30°C instead of the rated 25°C?
Which recoverable loss factor is calculated based on the ratio of lit lamps to the total number of lamps?
Which recoverable loss factor is calculated based on the ratio of lit lamps to the total number of lamps?
Which characteristic does not significantly vary with the ambient temperature for incandescent and HID lamps?
Which characteristic does not significantly vary with the ambient temperature for incandescent and HID lamps?
What is the effect of dirt accumulation on room surfaces regarding RSDD?
What is the effect of dirt accumulation on room surfaces regarding RSDD?
Which factor is primarily assessed for understanding Lamp Lumen Depreciation?
Which factor is primarily assessed for understanding Lamp Lumen Depreciation?
What concept describes the impact of dirt on the lamp and luminaire reflecting surface in lighting systems?
What concept describes the impact of dirt on the lamp and luminaire reflecting surface in lighting systems?
Which component of the C.O.U. equation represents the upward functionality of a luminaire?
Which component of the C.O.U. equation represents the upward functionality of a luminaire?
What is the primary function of the maintenance factor in the illuminance calculation?
What is the primary function of the maintenance factor in the illuminance calculation?
In which context is the term 'light loss factor' primarily used?
In which context is the term 'light loss factor' primarily used?
What relationship does DLOR define in lighting analysis?
What relationship does DLOR define in lighting analysis?
How should LFU be utilized in the context of maintainable illuminance calculations?
How should LFU be utilized in the context of maintainable illuminance calculations?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding reflectance factors in the context of luminaires?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding reflectance factors in the context of luminaires?
Which equation must be employed to determine the maintained illuminance of a lighting system?
Which equation must be employed to determine the maintained illuminance of a lighting system?
How does the classification of BZ fittings primarily affect lighting design?
How does the classification of BZ fittings primarily affect lighting design?
What do upward flux utilance (UFU) and downward light output ratio (DLOR) primarily guide in lighting calculations?
What do upward flux utilance (UFU) and downward light output ratio (DLOR) primarily guide in lighting calculations?
What does the coefficient of utilization (C.O.U.) indicate in a lighting system?
What does the coefficient of utilization (C.O.U.) indicate in a lighting system?
Which of the following factors has the least impact on the coefficient of utilization?
Which of the following factors has the least impact on the coefficient of utilization?
Why do luminaires function more efficiently in high reflectance rooms?
Why do luminaires function more efficiently in high reflectance rooms?
If a luminaire has a C.O.U. of 0.70, what inference can be made about the system's efficiency?
If a luminaire has a C.O.U. of 0.70, what inference can be made about the system's efficiency?
Which statement best describes the relationship between room size and light distribution?
Which statement best describes the relationship between room size and light distribution?
What happens to the luminous flux in a room when surfaces are poorly reflective?
What happens to the luminous flux in a room when surfaces are poorly reflective?
When assessing a room for optimal lighting design, which element is least relevant to the coefficient of utilization?
When assessing a room for optimal lighting design, which element is least relevant to the coefficient of utilization?
What defines the direct component of luminous flux in lighting?
What defines the direct component of luminous flux in lighting?
Which of the following elements is essential for achieving optimal average horizontal illuminance?
Which of the following elements is essential for achieving optimal average horizontal illuminance?
How does the reflective value of surfaces influence lighting efficiency?
How does the reflective value of surfaces influence lighting efficiency?
Flashcards
Illuminance
Illuminance
The amount of luminous flux per unit area, typically measured in lux.
Lumen Method
Lumen Method
A method for calculating average horizontal illuminance in interior spaces, accounting for direct and reflected light.
Luminous Flux
Luminous Flux
The total amount of light emitted by a light source.
Coefficient of Utilization (C.O.U.)
Coefficient of Utilization (C.O.U.)
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Room Surface Reflectance
Room Surface Reflectance
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Direct component
Direct component
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Reflected component
Reflected component
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Work Plane
Work Plane
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Room Size and Proportions
Room Size and Proportions
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Luminaire
Luminaire
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C.O.U.
C.O.U.
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Downward Co-efficient (D.C.)
Downward Co-efficient (D.C.)
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Upward Co-efficient (U.C.)
Upward Co-efficient (U.C.)
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Lower flux Utilance (LFU)
Lower flux Utilance (LFU)
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Downward Light Output Ratio (DLOR)
Downward Light Output Ratio (DLOR)
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Upward Flux Utilance (UFU)
Upward Flux Utilance (UFU)
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Upward Light Output Ratio (ULOR)
Upward Light Output Ratio (ULOR)
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Room Reflectance
Room Reflectance
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Room Index
Room Index
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Maintenance Factor (M.F.)
Maintenance Factor (M.F.)
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Room Index (K)
Room Index (K)
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Luminaire Efficiency
Luminaire Efficiency
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Light Distribution
Light Distribution
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Mounting Height (Hm)
Mounting Height (Hm)
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Room Length (L)
Room Length (L)
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Room Width (W)
Room Width (W)
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Reflectance Factors
Reflectance Factors
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Determining C.O.U using manufacturer's data
Determining C.O.U using manufacturer's data
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Photometric data sheet
Photometric data sheet
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Recoverable Losses
Recoverable Losses
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Lamp Burnouts (LBO)
Lamp Burnouts (LBO)
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Lamp Lumen Depreciation (LLD)
Lamp Lumen Depreciation (LLD)
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Luminaire Dirt Depreciation (LDD)
Luminaire Dirt Depreciation (LDD)
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Room Surface Dirt Depreciation (RSDD)
Room Surface Dirt Depreciation (RSDD)
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Luminaire Ambient Temperature (LAT)
Luminaire Ambient Temperature (LAT)
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Temperature Correction Factor
Temperature Correction Factor
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Unrecoverable Loss
Unrecoverable Loss
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What is the main factor contributing to luminaire dirt depreciation?
What is the main factor contributing to luminaire dirt depreciation?
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How does room surface dirt depreciation affect illuminance?
How does room surface dirt depreciation affect illuminance?
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Illuminance calculation
Illuminance calculation
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C.O.U. in Large Rooms
C.O.U. in Large Rooms
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C.O.U. Factors
C.O.U. Factors
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What is the formula for calculating Room Index (K)?
What is the formula for calculating Room Index (K)?
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How is C.O.U. calculated?
How is C.O.U. calculated?
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What is the difference between LFU and UFU?
What is the difference between LFU and UFU?
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What is the difference between DLOR and ULOR?
What is the difference between DLOR and ULOR?
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What are main contributions to light loss (Maintenance Factor)?
What are main contributions to light loss (Maintenance Factor)?
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What is the formula for calculating initial illuminance?
What is the formula for calculating initial illuminance?
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What is the formula for calculating maintained illuminance?
What is the formula for calculating maintained illuminance?
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Study Notes
Lumen Method of Illuminance Calculation
- The lumen method calculates average horizontal illuminance, considering direct and reflected light.
- Illuminance (lux) is luminous flux per area (lumens/sqm).
- Total luminous flux reaching the work plane is the sum of direct and reflected components.
- Coefficient of Utilization (C.O.U.): The fraction of initial lamp lumens reaching the work plane, directly and via reflection. It's determined by room surface reflection, room size/proportion, and luminaire characteristics.
- Room Surface Reflectance: High reflectance surfaces reflect more light, improving efficiency. Surfaces like walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture all absorb and reflect light.
- Room Size and Proportions: Smaller rooms have a higher percentage of light striking walls, reducing direct light to the work plane compared to larger rooms.
- Luminaire Efficiency and Intensity Distribution: Luminaire design and light distribution affect C.O.U. Factors include light distribution, efficiency, and spacing to mounting height.
Determining C.O.U.
- Obtain C.O.U. tables from luminaire manufacturers.
- Calculate room index (K): K = (LxW)/Hm (L+W)
- L = length of room
- W = width of room
- Hm = mounting height
- Determine reflectance factors for walls, ceiling, and work plane surfaces.
- Use photometric data sheets (manufacturer-provided) incorporating K and reflectance values.
Coefficient of Utilization (C.O.U.)
- Tables provide typical C.O.U. values based on room index (K) and room surface reflectance.
Maintenance Factor (Light Loss Factor)
- Includes recoverable and unrecoverable losses.
- Recoverable losses include:
- Lamp Burnouts (LBO)
- Lamp Lumen Depreciation (LLD)
- Luminaire Dirt Depreciation (LDD)
- Room Surface Dirt Depreciation (RSDD)
- Unrecoverable losses include luminaire ambient temperature (LAT) and voltage at the luminaire (VL).
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