Quiz 2 (4,5,6) Flashcards
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
monitors energy consumption and publishes an annual report in the International Energy Outlook (IEO)
U.S. EIA states that how much energy consumption is lighting?
15%
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
study of sustainable lighting from cradle to grave.
Goals of Design for LCA
- Maximize Daylight
- Reduce the use of non renewable resources
- Control the use of renewable resources
- minimize air, water, and soil pollution
- Protect Natural Habitats
- Eliminate Toxic Substances
- Recycle Lamps
- Reduce Light Pollution and Light Trespass
Energy and Sustainable Programs
- US Dept. of Energy
- US Env. protection agency (EPA)
- ANSI/ASHRAE/ IES 90.1
- Dark Sky International
- ENERGY STAR
- LEED
- US Green Building Council
Daylight Strategy: Building Location
Orientation North & South ideal to avoid extremes in heat and cold
Daylight Strategy: Building Footprint
Side lighting for Rectangular and U-Shaped Buildings
Daylight Strategy: Building Facade
Light Shelves, Fins, Light Colors
Daylight Strategy: Rooms
Balance, Size, Light Shelves, Reflectance
Daylight Strategy: Toplighting
Skylights, Light Pipes, Saw tooth Apertures
Daylight Strategy: Glazing
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (lower values, lower solar gain)
Daylight Strategy: Maintenance
Cleaning, Analyze Costs and Benefits
The ideal fixture is made from
recycled materials and is energy efficient
What application gets the most lumens from the luminaires
Using specular, semi-specular or white on the interiors of luminaires
Luminaire Efficacy Ratio (LER)
used to compare luminaires efficacy. Higher LER relates to higher efficiency.
Manual Switches
Normal on-off switches
Stepped Switching (multi level switching)
Controls lamps within a luminaire
Occupancy Sensors
-Vacancy sensor (manual on-auto off) -PIR sensor (Works on heat detection) -ultra sonic sensor (High frequency sound waves)
Vision Process (ACCOMMODATION)
- Light enters pupil (aperture of Iris)
- The Lens adjusts light for far & near vision
- Cornea focuses light on the Retina by refraction
Adaptation
occurs when the pupil opens and closes when going from light to dark spaces or vis versa
Rods
activated by low illumination
Cones
activated by brightness, color, and detail
Eyes field of vision
objects are seen at the horizon view in the 2 degree field of vision
Disease: Presbyopia
Decreased elasticity of muscles and yellowing and thickening of the Lens. Affects ability to see objects at a range