Simplified Design Procedure

1. Study the site plan and elevation of the installation. Determine the lighting needs in
consultation with standard and the end user.
2. Select the light sources and luminaire, appropriate to the installation to the installation
geometry, nature of visual task and energy criteria.
3. Calculate the room index(RI) using the formula:

Length∗Breadth
Room index(RI) =
( Lenght +Breadth )∗Mounting Height
4. Base on this coefficient of utilization of the value can be obtained from the C.O.U table
for the selected luminaire. This value is generally 70% of the light colored, 50% for
average, 30% for dark walls and 50%, 30% and 10% for corresponding ceilings.
5. Select the light loss factor (LLF), Third factor was previously referred to as maintenance
factor (MF) generally accepted value is:

A/C rooms, Clean Rooms, etc. 0.8

6. Use the formula to arrive the quantity of luminaires.

Area∗Illumination
No. of Luminaires =
CU ∗LLF∗LumenOutput of Luminaire
7. Arrange the luminaire symmetrically giving due consideration spacing criterion to
achieve uniformity of illumination

Room Area
Area per Luminaire (Fixture)=
No . of fixture

Therefore, fixtures spacing= √ Area fixtures

CVSU-ROSARIO HOSTEL LIGHTING CALCULATION

The following measurement of the HOSTEL building is converted into meters so that it can
easily calculate the required illumination and number of luminaires in each room. The method
used to calculate illumination and number of luminaires is Simplified Design Procedure.

ASSEMBLY AREA/PREPARATION AREA

Area = 10 m*15 m = 150
Mounting Height = 2.5 m

1. Recommended illumination level: 150 lux

2. Type of lamp with initial lumens:
Fluorescent lamp – 2700 lumens
10 m∗15 m
3. Calculate the Room Index: =2.4
(10 m+1 5 m)∗3.0
RI = 2.4
4. Get the coefficient value (based on the RI and room surface reflectance): 80%
 5. Select the Light Loss Factor (LLF) : A/C rooms, Clean Rooms, etc. 0.8
15∗25∗150
6. Number of luminaires: =26
0.8∗0.8∗2700
26 luminaires used.
150
7. Area per luminaire: =5.77 m2 /luminaire
26
8. Fixture Spacing: √ 5.77=2.40 m

RECEIVING AREA
Area = 5 m*15 m = 75
Mounting Height = 2.5 m

1. Recommended illumination level: 150 lux

2. Type of lamp with initial lumens:
Fluorescent lamp – 2700 lumens
15.0 m∗5 . 0 m
3. Calculate the Room Index: =1.5
(15.0 m+5 .0 m )∗2.5
RI = 1.5
4. Get the coefficient value (based on the RI and room surface reflectance): 0.6

5. Select the Light Loss Factor (LLF) : A/C rooms, Clean Rooms, etc. 0.8
75∗150
6. Number of luminaires: =17.36
0.6∗0.8∗2700
18 luminaires used.
75
7. Area per luminaire: =4.17 m2 /luminaire
18
8. Fixture Spacing: √ 4.17=2.04 m

HOSTEL ROOM 1-9

Area = 5.0 m*6.25 m = 31.25
Mounting Height = 3.0 m

1. Recommended illumination level: 150 lux

2. Type of lamp with initial lumens:
Fluorescent lamp – 2700 lumens
5.0 m∗6.25 m
3. Calculate the Room Index: =0.93
(5.0 m+6.25 m )∗3.0
RI = 0.93
4. Get the coefficient value (based on the RI and room surface reflectance): 80%

5. Select the Light Loss Factor (LLF) : A/C rooms, Clean Rooms, etc. 0.8
 31.25∗150
6. Number of luminaires: =2.71
0.8∗0.8∗2700
3 luminaires used.
31.25 2
7. Area per luminaire: =10.416 m /luminaire
3
8. Fixture Spacing: √ 10.416=3.227 m

HOSTEL HALLWAY
Area = 20.0 m*2.5 m = 50.0
Mounting Height = 3.0 m

1. Recommended illumination level: 150 lux

2. Type of lamp with initial lumens:
Fluorescent lamp – 2700 lumens
20 .0 m∗2.5 m
3. Calculate the Room Index: =0.7407
(20 .0 m+2.5 m )∗3.0
RI = 0.7407
4. Get the coefficient value (based on the RI and room surface reflectance): 80%

5. Select the Light Loss Factor (LLF) : A/C rooms, Clean Rooms, etc. 0.8

50.0∗150
6. Number of luminaires: =4.3402
0.8∗0.8∗2700
5 luminaires used.
50.0
7. Area per luminaire: =10 m2 /luminaire
5
8. Fixture Spacing: √ 10=3.16 m

HOSTEL HALLWAY
Area = 10.75 m*5.0 m = 53.75
Mounting Height = 3.0 m

1. Recommended illumination level: 150 lux

2. Type of lamp with initial lumens:
Fluorescent lamp – 2700 lumens
10.75 m∗5.0 m
3. Calculate the Room Index: =1.1377
(10.75 m+5.0 m )∗3.0
RI = 1.1377
4. Get the coefficient value (based on the RI and room surface reflectance): 80%

5. Select the Light Loss Factor (LLF) : A/C rooms, Clean Rooms, etc. 0.8
 53.75∗150
6. Number of luminaires: =4.665
0.8∗0.8∗2700
5 luminaires used.
53.75 2
7. Area per luminaire: =10.75 m /luminaire
5
8. Fixture Spacing: √ 10.75=3.279 m