Field Commissioning of a Daylight-Dimming Lighting System

Primary Author(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center
David Floyd, Florida Solar Energy Center

Secondary Author(s)

Parker, Danny

Report Number

FSEC-PF-283-95

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-PF-283-95.pdf

Keywords

Daylight-dimming lighting; Fluorescent lighting system; Lighting power reduction; Commissioning lighting systems; Real time measurement; Work plane illumination; Performance improvement

Abstract

An Elementary School cafeteria in Florida was commissioned with a fluorescent lighting system that dims in response to available daylight. The lighting system's performance and commissioning aspects were evaluated through real time measurement of lighting and air conditioning power, work plane illumination, and interior/exterior site conditions. The new system produced a 27% reduction in lighting power due to dimming. Lower than expected dimming system performance was observed prior to effective commissioning. Difficulties encountered are discussed as well as recommendations for performance improvements.

Date Published

6-18-1995

Identifiers

808

Notes

Reference Publication: Floyd, D., Parker, D., "Field Commissioning of a Daylight­Dimming Lighting System," Presented at the Right Light Tree, 3rd European Conference on Energy Efficient Lighting, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, June 18­21, 1995.

Subjects

Lighting; School buildings; Energy conservation; Electric lighting; Daylighting; Building fittings; Energy consumption

Type

Text; Document

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

STARS Citation

Florida Solar Energy Center and Floyd, David, "Field Commissioning of a Daylight-Dimming Lighting System" (1995). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 808.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/808