Course Overview
Introduces participants to principles of upgrading a lighting system. Specifics of completing a lighting energy audit are examined and retrofit options. Benefits and feasibility of redesign, lighting control and applications are covered, such as localized switching, dimming, daylight harvesting, timers, occupancy sensors and programmable lighting systems.
Prerequisite(s)
- CESA 0130 is recommended.
Credits
0.0
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Conduct an energy audit.
- Recommend applications and develop plans for a simple (swap) retrofit.
- Recommend applications and develop plans for a re-design lighting upgrade.
- Determine the appropriate control systems for a lighting upgrade.
- Explain applications of the various control options, including localized manual switching, daylight-linked systems, occupancy-linked systems and lighting management systems.
- Identify key benefits of a lighting upgrade and its effect on the built-environment.
Effective as of Winter 2006
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