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The below table is a reference table for calculating Utilisation factor for light fittings. It differs from model to
model and make to make. For just understanding the concept we are using a single reference table for all the
light fittings. The actual table is provided by the manufacturer and can be little different from the one below.
For R.I. = 1.8 and reflectance code = 752, Utilization Factor (U.F) = 0.66
M.F. = 0.8 (Standard)
If we use Philips Ultraslim Round LED Panel Light 22 W
Lumen/Watt: 1760 lm/22 W
For R.I. = 1.82 and reflectance code = 753, Utilization Factor (U.F) = 0.66
M.F. = 0.8 (Standard)
If we use Philips MASTER TL5 High Efficiency ECO 35 W
Lumen/Watt: 3650 lm/35 W
Colour Rendering Index 85
Average Lifetime: 25,000 hours
For R.I. = 1.26 and reflectance code = 752, Utilization Factor (U.F) = 0.55
M.F. = 0.8 (Standard)
If we use Philips MASTER TL5 HIGH EFFICIENCY ECO 35 W
Lumen/Watt: 3650 lm/35 W\
Colour Rendering Index 85
Average Lifetime: 24,000 hours
So we can use single LED tube in sharing for both the bathrooms.
Lighting Design Calculation for Toilet Washroom Area
Cross section area of Washroom = 66.6 = 40 m2, h = 3m
Lumens required = 49.5215 = 10642 lm
For R.I. = 1.05 and reflectance code = 752, Utilization Factor (U.F) = 0.49
M.F. = 0.8 (Standard)
If we use Philips Pacific LED Waterproof Batten 35 W
Lumen/Watt: 4200 lm/35 W
Colour Rendering Index 85
Average Lifetime: 50,000 hours
Note: The luminaires should be placed equidistance to each other for uniform distribution of light in the room.
The actual number of luminaires used in the classroom will be less than what we have calculated since the
utilization factor of LED lights is better than what we have taken in the calculation although steps will be the
same.