SRF-TTBM

One Point Lesson

Doc Number
Energy Savings in Lighting
Trouble Shooting case

Theme Classification

PPDT-259 27-March-2009 Practical Guide to Energy Conservation Petroleum Conservation Research Association

Date of Prep Reference Approved by

Basic Knowledge

Improvement case

Self mastery

Lighting Energy Consumption contibutes to 20 to 45% in Commercial Buildings and about 3 to 10% in Industrial plants Most Industrial and Commercial Energy users are aware of energy savings in lighting systems. Significant energy savings can be realized with a minimal investment of capital and common sense. Recommended lighting levels Illumination level General Lighting for rooms and areas used either infrequently and/or casual or simple visual tasks 20 lux 50 lux 70 lux 100 lux 150 lux Examples of Area of Activity Minimum service illumination in exterior circulating areas, outdoor stores stockyards Exterior walkways and platforms Boiler House Transformer yards, furnace rooms etc., Circulation areas in industry, stores and stock rooms

General Lighting for interiors

200 lux 300 lux 450 lux

Minimum service illumination on the task Medium bench and machine work, general process in chemical and food industries, casual reading and filing activities Hangers, inspection, drawing offices, fine bench and machine assembly, electronic components, gauging and inspection of small intricate parts (may be partly provided by local task lighting). Very fine bench and machine work, instrument & small precision mechanism assembly; electronic components, gauging & inspection of small intricate parts (may be partly provided by local task lighting) Minutely detailed and precise work e.g., Very small parts of instruments, watch makin, engraving.

1500

Additional localised lighting for visually exating tasks

3000