Designing an illumination scheme for a workshop involves several steps, including calculating the required illumination level, determining the number of luminaires needed, and choosing the appropriate types of lamps. Here's a detailed approach to designing the lighting scheme for your workshop.
### 1. Determine the Required Illumination Level
**Illumination Level (Illuminance)** is measured in lux (lx) and represents the amount of light falling on a surface. For a workshop, the recommended illumination level can vary depending on the type of work being done. For general workshop activities, a common standard is 300 to 500 lux. Let's use **400 lux** as a typical value for this design.
### 2. Calculate the Total Required Luminous Output
**Luminous Output** is the total amount of light needed to achieve the desired illuminance level across the entire workshop.
- **Area of the Workshop**: 80 m x 20 m = 1600 m²
- **Required Illuminance**: 400 lux
Total luminous output required = Illuminance × Area
\[ \text{Total Luminous Output} = 400 \, \text{lux} \times 1600 \, \text{m}^2 = 640{,}000 \, \text{lumens} \]
### 3. Account for Utilization Factor and Depreciation Factor
**Utilization Factor (UF)** accounts for the effectiveness of the lighting system based on the layout and reflectivity of the surfaces. A typical UF for a workshop can be around **0.6**.
**Depreciation Factor (DF)** accounts for the reduction in light output over time due to dirt accumulation and lamp aging. A common DF is **0.8**.
So, the total luminous output required considering these factors:
\[ \text{Adjusted Luminous Output} = \frac{\text{Total Luminous Output}}{\text{UF} \times \text{DF}} \]
\[ \text{Adjusted Luminous Output} = \frac{640{,}000 \, \text{lumens}}{0.6 \times 0.8} = \frac{640{,}000}{0.48} \approx 1{,}333{,}333 \, \text{lumens} \]
### 4. Determine the Lamp Efficiency and Wattage
Given:
- **Lamp Efficiency**: 20 lumens/watt
To find the total wattage needed:
\[ \text{Total Wattage} = \frac{\text{Adjusted Luminous Output}}{\text{Lamp Efficiency}} \]
\[ \text{Total Wattage} = \frac{1{,}333{,}333 \, \text{lumens}}{20 \, \text{lumens/watt}} = 66{,}667 \, \text{watts} \]
### 5. Select and Arrange the Luminaires
**Luminaire Selection**: Choose luminaires that suit the workshop environment and are available in standard wattages. For simplicity, assume using 200-watt luminaires.
To determine the number of luminaires:
\[ \text{Number of Luminaires} = \frac{\text{Total Wattage}}{\text{Wattage per Luminaire}} \]
\[ \text{Number of Luminaires} = \frac{66{,}667 \, \text{watts}}{200 \, \text{watts/luminaire}} \approx 334 \]
**Arrangement**: Luminaires should be spaced evenly to ensure uniform lighting. The spacing between luminaires depends on their beam spread and the layout of the workshop. Typically, for high-bay workshops, luminaires are mounted 4 to 6 meters apart in both directions.
### 6. Installation and Verification
**Mounting Height**: Assuming a standard mounting height of 5 meters, verify the arrangement and spacing of luminaires to avoid shadows and dark spots.
**Verification**: After installation, measure the actual illuminance in different areas of the workshop to ensure it meets the required level of 400 lux. Adjust the placement or number of luminaires if needed.
### Summary
- **Required Illuminance**: 400 lux
- **Total Luminous Output Needed**: 1,333,333 lumens (considering UF and DF)
- **Total Wattage Needed**: 66,667 watts
- **Number of 200W Luminaires**: Approximately 334
- **Luminaires Arrangement**: Space luminaires evenly, approximately 4-6 meters apart.
By following these steps, you can ensure adequate lighting for your workshop, improving safety and productivity.