BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
| Credits: | 1 |
| Lecture: | 5 hrs |
| Project: | 3 hrs |
| Group Exercises: | 2 hrs |
| Total: | 10 hrs |
Prerequisites: BOC 101, (or equivalent), and preferably BOC 102.
Learning Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- describe the fundamentals of light and the principles of energy efficient lighting.
- identify the technology behind modern lighting equipment, including, lamps, ballasts, luminaires, and controls.
- implement energy efficient lighting strategies.
- implement O & M procedures for typical commercial spaces
- identify possible lighting retro-fit options for typical commercial spaces.
- conduct a proper lighting survey for their spaces/building(s).
Texts: STUDENT HANDBOOK: BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals, and class handouts
Special Equipment: Light meter
Evaluation:
Written Test 50%
Project 50%
BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals: Course Outline
I. Fundamentals of light and lighting
a. Light as radiant energy
b. Key terms
i. Lumens
ii. Footcandles
iii. Diffuse reflection
iv. Specular reflection
c. Recommended light levels
i. IESNA
ii. Maintaining light levels
II. Lighting Technologies
a. Lamps
i. Types
ii. characteristics
1. Lumens per watt
2. Average rated life
3. Color temperature
iii. Incandescent lamps
iv. Halogen lamps
v. Fluorescent lamps
vi. HID lamps
vii. Metal halide lamps
viii. HPS lamps
ix. Induction lamps
x. LED/SSL
b. Ballasts
i. Types
ii. Ballast factor
c. Lighting fixtures
III. Lighting controls
a. Control strategies
b. Bi-level switching
c. Occupancy sensors
d. Scheduling
IV. Lighting management
a. Maintenance
i. Initial light level
ii. Depreciation
iii. Maintained light level
b. Re-lamping
c. Fixture and surface cleaning
d. Troubleshooting
e. Retrofits
V. Outdoor Lighting
VI. Lighting regulations and disposal
VII. Lighting surveys and audits
a. Lighting power density calculations
b. Audit tools
Updated 1-21-2011
