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Design amp Engineering Services
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian
Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting
ET 0704
Prepared by
Design and Engineering Services
Customer Service Business Unit
Southern California Edison
September 24 2007
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison
Design amp Engineering Services September 2007
Acknowledgements
Southern California Edisonrsquos (SCErsquos) Design amp Engineering Services (DES) group is
responsible for this project It was developed as part of Southern California Edisonrsquos
Emerging Technology Program under internal project number ET 0704 DES project
manager Doug Avery with the assistance of Integrated Lighting Concepts Westlake Village
California conducted this technology evaluation with overall guidance and management from
Tom Antonucci This report was prepared by Integrated Lighting Concepts For more
information on this project contact dougaveryscecom
Disclaimer
This report was prepared by Southern California Edison (SCE) and funded by California
utility customers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission
Reproduction or distribution of the whole or any part of the contents of this document
without the express written permission of SCE is prohibited This work was performed with
reasonable care and in accordance with professional standards However neither SCE nor
any entity performing the work pursuant to SCErsquos authority make any warranty or
representation expressed or implied with regard to this report the merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose of the results of the work or any analyses or conclusions
contained in this report The results reflected in the work are generally representative of
operating conditions however the results in any other situation may vary depending upon
particular operating conditions
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AGI-32 Lighting evaluation and calculation computer design program
BF Ballast Factor
CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp
CRI Color Rendering Index
FC Foot-Candles Domestic (USA)Illumination Measurement
GE General Electric Co
GENURA General Electric R-lamp Induction
HPS High Pressure Sodium
ICETRON OsramSylvania Induction Lamp
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
K Kelvin Lamp Color Temperature measurement
LD Lumen Depreciation
LDD Luminaire Dirt Depreciation
LLD Lamp Lumen Depreciation
LUX International Illumination Measurement
MH Metal Halide
OSI OsramSylvania Inc
QL Philips Lighting Induction Lamp
SCE Southern California Edison
V Volts
W Watt
WSF Watts per Square Foot
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING 1 FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS 3 FIGURE 3 EFFECT OF HIGH FIRST COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING ON COST EFFECTIVENESS 3 FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES ndash 4 FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER 8 FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 8
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PART AND ACTIVITY CENTERhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip8 FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX 8 FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL 21 FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX 23 FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID
ISOMETRIC VIEW 25 FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS 25 FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL 26
TABLES
TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS 5 TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS 12 TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS 15 TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 17 TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 17 TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 18 TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 18 TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 19 TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 19 TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 20 TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 20 TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS
INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 21 TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 22 TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 22 TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 23 TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 24 TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 24 TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 24 TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 26 TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 26 TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 26 TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquo
AS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 27
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TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 27 TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 27
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CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY __________________________________________________________________________________ 1
INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL 6
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION 6
COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WAYS 7
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX 7
TECHNICAL APPROACH _________________________________________________________________________________ 11
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS 11
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS 11
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 11
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS 12
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS 12
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS 12
Lighting Design Considerations by Specific Area Zone or Function 13
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 14
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES ______________________________________________________ 16
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW SITESAPPLICATIONS INDUCTION LIGHTING MODELS 16
MODEL A 16
MODEL B 17
MODEL C 18
MODEL D 19
RESULTS ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL 21
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX 23
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 25
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN _______________________________________________ 26
DISCUSSION __________________________________________________________________________________________ 28
CONCLUSION _________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS ____________________________________________________________ 30
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Current induction lamp lighting systems offer significant opportunities for both energy reduction
and operational savings when applied to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications
Current lamp wattages and sizes are ideal for these applications However current lamp limits of
approximately 250 Watt (W) (high end) and 20W (low end) exclude induction lighting from high
mast lighting usually lamped with 400W-1000W lamps and way-finding low level lighting where
20W-75W halogen and 7W-18W compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) are most often employed
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING
This report examines the potentials for induction lighting utilization on four specific sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and
specific applications examined through use of AGI-32 computer modeling are
Suburban retail strip mall with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns
Regional bus transfer transportation and park-n-ride facility
Community park with garden pedestrian walkways and recreational-meeting facilities
Multi-family townhouse apartment complex with private street parking zones and
pedestrian walkways
Recommended illumination levels for lighting at each of the four specific types of sites are based
on the Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) design and application
standards for outdoor area and roadway lighting11 All models presented in this document were
required to demonstrate compliance with these standards Designs not meeting these
standards even though they appeared to provide adequate and visually appealing illumination
were rejected Rejection of designs is based on the premise that the lighting components of
building and municipal codes as well as safetysecurity standards are based on the IESNA
lighting design and application standards Therefore legal precedence mandates that at
minimum to be acceptable a design must meet or exceed IESNA standards
Observation and analysis of the four specific siteapplication models validated that induction
lighting is in fact best suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting Additional studies
gained via the AGI-32 modeling helped to define both positive attributes and potential
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drawbacks for induction lighting The complete details of these findings are published in the
body of this report The following bullet items provide an overview of the findings They
are as follows
Induction lighting exhibits pleasant soft illumination with good color rendition having an
80+ color-rendering index (CRI) (80+ CRI) Its color is inherently more pleasing in
pedestrian stations than ether standard Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium lighting
Lumen depreciation for induction lamps is significantly better (less light loss) than
Metal Halide (MH) but no better than High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lamp efficacy
(lumens per watt) is competitive with MH but not as efficient as HPS These
performance factors suggest that lower wattage induction lighting can replace higher
wattage MH lighting while maintaining near equal maintained light-output (foot-candle
(fc) levels) with somewhat improved visual acuity due to the higher CRI of the
induction lamps However because light loss and efficacy of Induction is at best equal
to HPS when induction lighting replaces HPS lighting there is little if any energy
savings potential if equal foot-candle illumination must be maintained Because visual
acuity is superior to HPS (HPS has a CRI of only 20 versus the 80+ of induction lamps)
lower light levels can be applied to the design as long as IESNA minimums are
maintained Under this scenario Induction lighting may offer energy savings with
equal or better visual acuity
Lamp life of induction lighting is far superior to either MH or HPS lamping
Therefore maintenance cycles can be extended reducing labor cost and lamp
replacement costs Induction lighting is an especially attractive option when
maintenance is very difficult or near impossible
The defuse nature of the light source and large lamp envelope of most induction
lamps does not allow for precision optics as used in many roadway and area
luminaire designs Therefore induction lamps in luminaire designs provide broad
distribution illumination with less directional beam patterns than typical MH and HPS
full cut-off luminaires Current induction lamp systems are best suited to post top
lantern and wall lantern designs They also work well in wide distribution down-
lights and area flood lighting Current induction lamps do not work well with spot
beam and similar focused beam optics
First cost of induction lighting luminaires is excessively exorbitant and there are only
a few manufactures offering luminaires with this lamping option The high first cost
and limited equipment selection severely limits the cost effectiveness potential of the
Induction lighting systems First cost must become competitive and more induction
lighting luminaire designs are needed if Induction lighting is to be mainstreamed
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FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS
AGI-32 modeling substantiates that current Induction Lamp lighting systems can offer
significant opportunities for both energy reduction and operational savings when applied to
pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications Further study is recommended for re-
creating these four (4) AGI-32 models under ldquoreal worldrdquo field installed conditions It is also
recommended that incentive programs be utilized to assist in the funding of Induction
Lighting installations This is required until such time that the industry restructure first cost
pricing which will allow for mainstreaming of the product The graphs below show the effect
of a $6000 Southern California Edison (SCE) funded incentive for this project
FIGURE 3 COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING AFTER APPLYING INCENTIVES TO COST EFFECTIVENESS CALCULATIONS
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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Acknowledgements
Southern California Edisonrsquos (SCErsquos) Design amp Engineering Services (DES) group is
responsible for this project It was developed as part of Southern California Edisonrsquos
Emerging Technology Program under internal project number ET 0704 DES project
manager Doug Avery with the assistance of Integrated Lighting Concepts Westlake Village
California conducted this technology evaluation with overall guidance and management from
Tom Antonucci This report was prepared by Integrated Lighting Concepts For more
information on this project contact dougaveryscecom
Disclaimer
This report was prepared by Southern California Edison (SCE) and funded by California
utility customers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission
Reproduction or distribution of the whole or any part of the contents of this document
without the express written permission of SCE is prohibited This work was performed with
reasonable care and in accordance with professional standards However neither SCE nor
any entity performing the work pursuant to SCErsquos authority make any warranty or
representation expressed or implied with regard to this report the merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose of the results of the work or any analyses or conclusions
contained in this report The results reflected in the work are generally representative of
operating conditions however the results in any other situation may vary depending upon
particular operating conditions
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AGI-32 Lighting evaluation and calculation computer design program
BF Ballast Factor
CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp
CRI Color Rendering Index
FC Foot-Candles Domestic (USA)Illumination Measurement
GE General Electric Co
GENURA General Electric R-lamp Induction
HPS High Pressure Sodium
ICETRON OsramSylvania Induction Lamp
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
K Kelvin Lamp Color Temperature measurement
LD Lumen Depreciation
LDD Luminaire Dirt Depreciation
LLD Lamp Lumen Depreciation
LUX International Illumination Measurement
MH Metal Halide
OSI OsramSylvania Inc
QL Philips Lighting Induction Lamp
SCE Southern California Edison
V Volts
W Watt
WSF Watts per Square Foot
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING 1 FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS 3 FIGURE 3 EFFECT OF HIGH FIRST COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING ON COST EFFECTIVENESS 3 FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES ndash 4 FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER 8 FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 8
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PART AND ACTIVITY CENTERhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip8 FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX 8 FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL 21 FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX 23 FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID
ISOMETRIC VIEW 25 FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS 25 FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL 26
TABLES
TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS 5 TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS 12 TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS 15 TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 17 TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 17 TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 18 TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 18 TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 19 TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 19 TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 20 TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 20 TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS
INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 21 TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 22 TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 22 TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 23 TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 24 TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 24 TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 24 TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 26 TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 26 TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 26 TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquo
AS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 27
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TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 27 TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 27
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CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY __________________________________________________________________________________ 1
INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL 6
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION 6
COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WAYS 7
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX 7
TECHNICAL APPROACH _________________________________________________________________________________ 11
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS 11
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS 11
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 11
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS 12
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS 12
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS 12
Lighting Design Considerations by Specific Area Zone or Function 13
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 14
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES ______________________________________________________ 16
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW SITESAPPLICATIONS INDUCTION LIGHTING MODELS 16
MODEL A 16
MODEL B 17
MODEL C 18
MODEL D 19
RESULTS ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL 21
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX 23
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 25
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN _______________________________________________ 26
DISCUSSION __________________________________________________________________________________________ 28
CONCLUSION _________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS ____________________________________________________________ 30
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Current induction lamp lighting systems offer significant opportunities for both energy reduction
and operational savings when applied to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications
Current lamp wattages and sizes are ideal for these applications However current lamp limits of
approximately 250 Watt (W) (high end) and 20W (low end) exclude induction lighting from high
mast lighting usually lamped with 400W-1000W lamps and way-finding low level lighting where
20W-75W halogen and 7W-18W compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) are most often employed
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING
This report examines the potentials for induction lighting utilization on four specific sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and
specific applications examined through use of AGI-32 computer modeling are
Suburban retail strip mall with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns
Regional bus transfer transportation and park-n-ride facility
Community park with garden pedestrian walkways and recreational-meeting facilities
Multi-family townhouse apartment complex with private street parking zones and
pedestrian walkways
Recommended illumination levels for lighting at each of the four specific types of sites are based
on the Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) design and application
standards for outdoor area and roadway lighting11 All models presented in this document were
required to demonstrate compliance with these standards Designs not meeting these
standards even though they appeared to provide adequate and visually appealing illumination
were rejected Rejection of designs is based on the premise that the lighting components of
building and municipal codes as well as safetysecurity standards are based on the IESNA
lighting design and application standards Therefore legal precedence mandates that at
minimum to be acceptable a design must meet or exceed IESNA standards
Observation and analysis of the four specific siteapplication models validated that induction
lighting is in fact best suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting Additional studies
gained via the AGI-32 modeling helped to define both positive attributes and potential
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drawbacks for induction lighting The complete details of these findings are published in the
body of this report The following bullet items provide an overview of the findings They
are as follows
Induction lighting exhibits pleasant soft illumination with good color rendition having an
80+ color-rendering index (CRI) (80+ CRI) Its color is inherently more pleasing in
pedestrian stations than ether standard Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium lighting
Lumen depreciation for induction lamps is significantly better (less light loss) than
Metal Halide (MH) but no better than High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lamp efficacy
(lumens per watt) is competitive with MH but not as efficient as HPS These
performance factors suggest that lower wattage induction lighting can replace higher
wattage MH lighting while maintaining near equal maintained light-output (foot-candle
(fc) levels) with somewhat improved visual acuity due to the higher CRI of the
induction lamps However because light loss and efficacy of Induction is at best equal
to HPS when induction lighting replaces HPS lighting there is little if any energy
savings potential if equal foot-candle illumination must be maintained Because visual
acuity is superior to HPS (HPS has a CRI of only 20 versus the 80+ of induction lamps)
lower light levels can be applied to the design as long as IESNA minimums are
maintained Under this scenario Induction lighting may offer energy savings with
equal or better visual acuity
Lamp life of induction lighting is far superior to either MH or HPS lamping
Therefore maintenance cycles can be extended reducing labor cost and lamp
replacement costs Induction lighting is an especially attractive option when
maintenance is very difficult or near impossible
The defuse nature of the light source and large lamp envelope of most induction
lamps does not allow for precision optics as used in many roadway and area
luminaire designs Therefore induction lamps in luminaire designs provide broad
distribution illumination with less directional beam patterns than typical MH and HPS
full cut-off luminaires Current induction lamp systems are best suited to post top
lantern and wall lantern designs They also work well in wide distribution down-
lights and area flood lighting Current induction lamps do not work well with spot
beam and similar focused beam optics
First cost of induction lighting luminaires is excessively exorbitant and there are only
a few manufactures offering luminaires with this lamping option The high first cost
and limited equipment selection severely limits the cost effectiveness potential of the
Induction lighting systems First cost must become competitive and more induction
lighting luminaire designs are needed if Induction lighting is to be mainstreamed
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FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS
AGI-32 modeling substantiates that current Induction Lamp lighting systems can offer
significant opportunities for both energy reduction and operational savings when applied to
pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications Further study is recommended for re-
creating these four (4) AGI-32 models under ldquoreal worldrdquo field installed conditions It is also
recommended that incentive programs be utilized to assist in the funding of Induction
Lighting installations This is required until such time that the industry restructure first cost
pricing which will allow for mainstreaming of the product The graphs below show the effect
of a $6000 Southern California Edison (SCE) funded incentive for this project
FIGURE 3 COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING AFTER APPLYING INCENTIVES TO COST EFFECTIVENESS CALCULATIONS
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AGI-32 Lighting evaluation and calculation computer design program
BF Ballast Factor
CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp
CRI Color Rendering Index
FC Foot-Candles Domestic (USA)Illumination Measurement
GE General Electric Co
GENURA General Electric R-lamp Induction
HPS High Pressure Sodium
ICETRON OsramSylvania Induction Lamp
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
K Kelvin Lamp Color Temperature measurement
LD Lumen Depreciation
LDD Luminaire Dirt Depreciation
LLD Lamp Lumen Depreciation
LUX International Illumination Measurement
MH Metal Halide
OSI OsramSylvania Inc
QL Philips Lighting Induction Lamp
SCE Southern California Edison
V Volts
W Watt
WSF Watts per Square Foot
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING 1 FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS 3 FIGURE 3 EFFECT OF HIGH FIRST COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING ON COST EFFECTIVENESS 3 FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES ndash 4 FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER 8 FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 8
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PART AND ACTIVITY CENTERhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip8 FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX 8 FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL 21 FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX 23 FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID
ISOMETRIC VIEW 25 FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS 25 FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL 26
TABLES
TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS 5 TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS 12 TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS 15 TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 17 TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 17 TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 18 TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 18 TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 19 TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 19 TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 20 TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 20 TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS
INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 21 TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 22 TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 22 TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 23 TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 24 TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 24 TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 24 TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 26 TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 26 TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 26 TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquo
AS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 27
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TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 27 TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 27
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CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY __________________________________________________________________________________ 1
INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL 6
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION 6
COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WAYS 7
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX 7
TECHNICAL APPROACH _________________________________________________________________________________ 11
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS 11
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS 11
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 11
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS 12
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS 12
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS 12
Lighting Design Considerations by Specific Area Zone or Function 13
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 14
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES ______________________________________________________ 16
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW SITESAPPLICATIONS INDUCTION LIGHTING MODELS 16
MODEL A 16
MODEL B 17
MODEL C 18
MODEL D 19
RESULTS ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL 21
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX 23
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 25
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN _______________________________________________ 26
DISCUSSION __________________________________________________________________________________________ 28
CONCLUSION _________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS ____________________________________________________________ 30
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Current induction lamp lighting systems offer significant opportunities for both energy reduction
and operational savings when applied to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications
Current lamp wattages and sizes are ideal for these applications However current lamp limits of
approximately 250 Watt (W) (high end) and 20W (low end) exclude induction lighting from high
mast lighting usually lamped with 400W-1000W lamps and way-finding low level lighting where
20W-75W halogen and 7W-18W compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) are most often employed
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING
This report examines the potentials for induction lighting utilization on four specific sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and
specific applications examined through use of AGI-32 computer modeling are
Suburban retail strip mall with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns
Regional bus transfer transportation and park-n-ride facility
Community park with garden pedestrian walkways and recreational-meeting facilities
Multi-family townhouse apartment complex with private street parking zones and
pedestrian walkways
Recommended illumination levels for lighting at each of the four specific types of sites are based
on the Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) design and application
standards for outdoor area and roadway lighting11 All models presented in this document were
required to demonstrate compliance with these standards Designs not meeting these
standards even though they appeared to provide adequate and visually appealing illumination
were rejected Rejection of designs is based on the premise that the lighting components of
building and municipal codes as well as safetysecurity standards are based on the IESNA
lighting design and application standards Therefore legal precedence mandates that at
minimum to be acceptable a design must meet or exceed IESNA standards
Observation and analysis of the four specific siteapplication models validated that induction
lighting is in fact best suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting Additional studies
gained via the AGI-32 modeling helped to define both positive attributes and potential
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drawbacks for induction lighting The complete details of these findings are published in the
body of this report The following bullet items provide an overview of the findings They
are as follows
Induction lighting exhibits pleasant soft illumination with good color rendition having an
80+ color-rendering index (CRI) (80+ CRI) Its color is inherently more pleasing in
pedestrian stations than ether standard Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium lighting
Lumen depreciation for induction lamps is significantly better (less light loss) than
Metal Halide (MH) but no better than High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lamp efficacy
(lumens per watt) is competitive with MH but not as efficient as HPS These
performance factors suggest that lower wattage induction lighting can replace higher
wattage MH lighting while maintaining near equal maintained light-output (foot-candle
(fc) levels) with somewhat improved visual acuity due to the higher CRI of the
induction lamps However because light loss and efficacy of Induction is at best equal
to HPS when induction lighting replaces HPS lighting there is little if any energy
savings potential if equal foot-candle illumination must be maintained Because visual
acuity is superior to HPS (HPS has a CRI of only 20 versus the 80+ of induction lamps)
lower light levels can be applied to the design as long as IESNA minimums are
maintained Under this scenario Induction lighting may offer energy savings with
equal or better visual acuity
Lamp life of induction lighting is far superior to either MH or HPS lamping
Therefore maintenance cycles can be extended reducing labor cost and lamp
replacement costs Induction lighting is an especially attractive option when
maintenance is very difficult or near impossible
The defuse nature of the light source and large lamp envelope of most induction
lamps does not allow for precision optics as used in many roadway and area
luminaire designs Therefore induction lamps in luminaire designs provide broad
distribution illumination with less directional beam patterns than typical MH and HPS
full cut-off luminaires Current induction lamp systems are best suited to post top
lantern and wall lantern designs They also work well in wide distribution down-
lights and area flood lighting Current induction lamps do not work well with spot
beam and similar focused beam optics
First cost of induction lighting luminaires is excessively exorbitant and there are only
a few manufactures offering luminaires with this lamping option The high first cost
and limited equipment selection severely limits the cost effectiveness potential of the
Induction lighting systems First cost must become competitive and more induction
lighting luminaire designs are needed if Induction lighting is to be mainstreamed
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FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS
AGI-32 modeling substantiates that current Induction Lamp lighting systems can offer
significant opportunities for both energy reduction and operational savings when applied to
pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications Further study is recommended for re-
creating these four (4) AGI-32 models under ldquoreal worldrdquo field installed conditions It is also
recommended that incentive programs be utilized to assist in the funding of Induction
Lighting installations This is required until such time that the industry restructure first cost
pricing which will allow for mainstreaming of the product The graphs below show the effect
of a $6000 Southern California Edison (SCE) funded incentive for this project
FIGURE 3 COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING AFTER APPLYING INCENTIVES TO COST EFFECTIVENESS CALCULATIONS
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING 1 FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS 3 FIGURE 3 EFFECT OF HIGH FIRST COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING ON COST EFFECTIVENESS 3 FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES ndash 4 FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER 8 FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 8
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PART AND ACTIVITY CENTERhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip8 FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX 8 FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL 21 FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX 23 FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID
ISOMETRIC VIEW 25 FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS 25 FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL 26
TABLES
TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS 5 TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS 12 TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS 15 TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 17 TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 17 TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 18 TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 18 TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 19 TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 19 TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 20 TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE 20 TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS
INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 21 TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 22 TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 22 TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 23 TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 24 TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 24 TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 24 TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 26 TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 26 TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 26 TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquo
AS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE 27
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TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 27 TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 27
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CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY __________________________________________________________________________________ 1
INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL 6
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION 6
COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WAYS 7
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX 7
TECHNICAL APPROACH _________________________________________________________________________________ 11
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS 11
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS 11
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 11
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS 12
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS 12
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS 12
Lighting Design Considerations by Specific Area Zone or Function 13
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 14
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES ______________________________________________________ 16
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW SITESAPPLICATIONS INDUCTION LIGHTING MODELS 16
MODEL A 16
MODEL B 17
MODEL C 18
MODEL D 19
RESULTS ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL 21
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX 23
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 25
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN _______________________________________________ 26
DISCUSSION __________________________________________________________________________________________ 28
CONCLUSION _________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS ____________________________________________________________ 30
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Current induction lamp lighting systems offer significant opportunities for both energy reduction
and operational savings when applied to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications
Current lamp wattages and sizes are ideal for these applications However current lamp limits of
approximately 250 Watt (W) (high end) and 20W (low end) exclude induction lighting from high
mast lighting usually lamped with 400W-1000W lamps and way-finding low level lighting where
20W-75W halogen and 7W-18W compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) are most often employed
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING
This report examines the potentials for induction lighting utilization on four specific sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and
specific applications examined through use of AGI-32 computer modeling are
Suburban retail strip mall with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns
Regional bus transfer transportation and park-n-ride facility
Community park with garden pedestrian walkways and recreational-meeting facilities
Multi-family townhouse apartment complex with private street parking zones and
pedestrian walkways
Recommended illumination levels for lighting at each of the four specific types of sites are based
on the Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) design and application
standards for outdoor area and roadway lighting11 All models presented in this document were
required to demonstrate compliance with these standards Designs not meeting these
standards even though they appeared to provide adequate and visually appealing illumination
were rejected Rejection of designs is based on the premise that the lighting components of
building and municipal codes as well as safetysecurity standards are based on the IESNA
lighting design and application standards Therefore legal precedence mandates that at
minimum to be acceptable a design must meet or exceed IESNA standards
Observation and analysis of the four specific siteapplication models validated that induction
lighting is in fact best suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting Additional studies
gained via the AGI-32 modeling helped to define both positive attributes and potential
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drawbacks for induction lighting The complete details of these findings are published in the
body of this report The following bullet items provide an overview of the findings They
are as follows
Induction lighting exhibits pleasant soft illumination with good color rendition having an
80+ color-rendering index (CRI) (80+ CRI) Its color is inherently more pleasing in
pedestrian stations than ether standard Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium lighting
Lumen depreciation for induction lamps is significantly better (less light loss) than
Metal Halide (MH) but no better than High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lamp efficacy
(lumens per watt) is competitive with MH but not as efficient as HPS These
performance factors suggest that lower wattage induction lighting can replace higher
wattage MH lighting while maintaining near equal maintained light-output (foot-candle
(fc) levels) with somewhat improved visual acuity due to the higher CRI of the
induction lamps However because light loss and efficacy of Induction is at best equal
to HPS when induction lighting replaces HPS lighting there is little if any energy
savings potential if equal foot-candle illumination must be maintained Because visual
acuity is superior to HPS (HPS has a CRI of only 20 versus the 80+ of induction lamps)
lower light levels can be applied to the design as long as IESNA minimums are
maintained Under this scenario Induction lighting may offer energy savings with
equal or better visual acuity
Lamp life of induction lighting is far superior to either MH or HPS lamping
Therefore maintenance cycles can be extended reducing labor cost and lamp
replacement costs Induction lighting is an especially attractive option when
maintenance is very difficult or near impossible
The defuse nature of the light source and large lamp envelope of most induction
lamps does not allow for precision optics as used in many roadway and area
luminaire designs Therefore induction lamps in luminaire designs provide broad
distribution illumination with less directional beam patterns than typical MH and HPS
full cut-off luminaires Current induction lamp systems are best suited to post top
lantern and wall lantern designs They also work well in wide distribution down-
lights and area flood lighting Current induction lamps do not work well with spot
beam and similar focused beam optics
First cost of induction lighting luminaires is excessively exorbitant and there are only
a few manufactures offering luminaires with this lamping option The high first cost
and limited equipment selection severely limits the cost effectiveness potential of the
Induction lighting systems First cost must become competitive and more induction
lighting luminaire designs are needed if Induction lighting is to be mainstreamed
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FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS
AGI-32 modeling substantiates that current Induction Lamp lighting systems can offer
significant opportunities for both energy reduction and operational savings when applied to
pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications Further study is recommended for re-
creating these four (4) AGI-32 models under ldquoreal worldrdquo field installed conditions It is also
recommended that incentive programs be utilized to assist in the funding of Induction
Lighting installations This is required until such time that the industry restructure first cost
pricing which will allow for mainstreaming of the product The graphs below show the effect
of a $6000 Southern California Edison (SCE) funded incentive for this project
FIGURE 3 COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING AFTER APPLYING INCENTIVES TO COST EFFECTIVENESS CALCULATIONS
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING 27 TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT
ALTERNATIVES 27
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CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY __________________________________________________________________________________ 1
INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL 6
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION 6
COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WAYS 7
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX 7
TECHNICAL APPROACH _________________________________________________________________________________ 11
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS 11
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS 11
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 11
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS 12
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS 12
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS 12
Lighting Design Considerations by Specific Area Zone or Function 13
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 14
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES ______________________________________________________ 16
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW SITESAPPLICATIONS INDUCTION LIGHTING MODELS 16
MODEL A 16
MODEL B 17
MODEL C 18
MODEL D 19
RESULTS ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL 21
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX 23
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 25
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN _______________________________________________ 26
DISCUSSION __________________________________________________________________________________________ 28
CONCLUSION _________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS ____________________________________________________________ 30
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Current induction lamp lighting systems offer significant opportunities for both energy reduction
and operational savings when applied to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications
Current lamp wattages and sizes are ideal for these applications However current lamp limits of
approximately 250 Watt (W) (high end) and 20W (low end) exclude induction lighting from high
mast lighting usually lamped with 400W-1000W lamps and way-finding low level lighting where
20W-75W halogen and 7W-18W compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) are most often employed
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING
This report examines the potentials for induction lighting utilization on four specific sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and
specific applications examined through use of AGI-32 computer modeling are
Suburban retail strip mall with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns
Regional bus transfer transportation and park-n-ride facility
Community park with garden pedestrian walkways and recreational-meeting facilities
Multi-family townhouse apartment complex with private street parking zones and
pedestrian walkways
Recommended illumination levels for lighting at each of the four specific types of sites are based
on the Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) design and application
standards for outdoor area and roadway lighting11 All models presented in this document were
required to demonstrate compliance with these standards Designs not meeting these
standards even though they appeared to provide adequate and visually appealing illumination
were rejected Rejection of designs is based on the premise that the lighting components of
building and municipal codes as well as safetysecurity standards are based on the IESNA
lighting design and application standards Therefore legal precedence mandates that at
minimum to be acceptable a design must meet or exceed IESNA standards
Observation and analysis of the four specific siteapplication models validated that induction
lighting is in fact best suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting Additional studies
gained via the AGI-32 modeling helped to define both positive attributes and potential
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drawbacks for induction lighting The complete details of these findings are published in the
body of this report The following bullet items provide an overview of the findings They
are as follows
Induction lighting exhibits pleasant soft illumination with good color rendition having an
80+ color-rendering index (CRI) (80+ CRI) Its color is inherently more pleasing in
pedestrian stations than ether standard Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium lighting
Lumen depreciation for induction lamps is significantly better (less light loss) than
Metal Halide (MH) but no better than High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lamp efficacy
(lumens per watt) is competitive with MH but not as efficient as HPS These
performance factors suggest that lower wattage induction lighting can replace higher
wattage MH lighting while maintaining near equal maintained light-output (foot-candle
(fc) levels) with somewhat improved visual acuity due to the higher CRI of the
induction lamps However because light loss and efficacy of Induction is at best equal
to HPS when induction lighting replaces HPS lighting there is little if any energy
savings potential if equal foot-candle illumination must be maintained Because visual
acuity is superior to HPS (HPS has a CRI of only 20 versus the 80+ of induction lamps)
lower light levels can be applied to the design as long as IESNA minimums are
maintained Under this scenario Induction lighting may offer energy savings with
equal or better visual acuity
Lamp life of induction lighting is far superior to either MH or HPS lamping
Therefore maintenance cycles can be extended reducing labor cost and lamp
replacement costs Induction lighting is an especially attractive option when
maintenance is very difficult or near impossible
The defuse nature of the light source and large lamp envelope of most induction
lamps does not allow for precision optics as used in many roadway and area
luminaire designs Therefore induction lamps in luminaire designs provide broad
distribution illumination with less directional beam patterns than typical MH and HPS
full cut-off luminaires Current induction lamp systems are best suited to post top
lantern and wall lantern designs They also work well in wide distribution down-
lights and area flood lighting Current induction lamps do not work well with spot
beam and similar focused beam optics
First cost of induction lighting luminaires is excessively exorbitant and there are only
a few manufactures offering luminaires with this lamping option The high first cost
and limited equipment selection severely limits the cost effectiveness potential of the
Induction lighting systems First cost must become competitive and more induction
lighting luminaire designs are needed if Induction lighting is to be mainstreamed
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FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS
AGI-32 modeling substantiates that current Induction Lamp lighting systems can offer
significant opportunities for both energy reduction and operational savings when applied to
pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications Further study is recommended for re-
creating these four (4) AGI-32 models under ldquoreal worldrdquo field installed conditions It is also
recommended that incentive programs be utilized to assist in the funding of Induction
Lighting installations This is required until such time that the industry restructure first cost
pricing which will allow for mainstreaming of the product The graphs below show the effect
of a $6000 Southern California Edison (SCE) funded incentive for this project
FIGURE 3 COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING AFTER APPLYING INCENTIVES TO COST EFFECTIVENESS CALCULATIONS
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY __________________________________________________________________________________ 1
INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL 6
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION 6
COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WAYS 7
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX 7
TECHNICAL APPROACH _________________________________________________________________________________ 11
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS 11
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS 11
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 11
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS 12
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS 12
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS 12
Lighting Design Considerations by Specific Area Zone or Function 13
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 14
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES ______________________________________________________ 16
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW SITESAPPLICATIONS INDUCTION LIGHTING MODELS 16
MODEL A 16
MODEL B 17
MODEL C 18
MODEL D 19
RESULTS ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL 21
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX 23
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY 25
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN _______________________________________________ 26
DISCUSSION __________________________________________________________________________________________ 28
CONCLUSION _________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS ____________________________________________________________ 30
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Current induction lamp lighting systems offer significant opportunities for both energy reduction
and operational savings when applied to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications
Current lamp wattages and sizes are ideal for these applications However current lamp limits of
approximately 250 Watt (W) (high end) and 20W (low end) exclude induction lighting from high
mast lighting usually lamped with 400W-1000W lamps and way-finding low level lighting where
20W-75W halogen and 7W-18W compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) are most often employed
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING
This report examines the potentials for induction lighting utilization on four specific sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and
specific applications examined through use of AGI-32 computer modeling are
Suburban retail strip mall with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns
Regional bus transfer transportation and park-n-ride facility
Community park with garden pedestrian walkways and recreational-meeting facilities
Multi-family townhouse apartment complex with private street parking zones and
pedestrian walkways
Recommended illumination levels for lighting at each of the four specific types of sites are based
on the Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) design and application
standards for outdoor area and roadway lighting11 All models presented in this document were
required to demonstrate compliance with these standards Designs not meeting these
standards even though they appeared to provide adequate and visually appealing illumination
were rejected Rejection of designs is based on the premise that the lighting components of
building and municipal codes as well as safetysecurity standards are based on the IESNA
lighting design and application standards Therefore legal precedence mandates that at
minimum to be acceptable a design must meet or exceed IESNA standards
Observation and analysis of the four specific siteapplication models validated that induction
lighting is in fact best suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting Additional studies
gained via the AGI-32 modeling helped to define both positive attributes and potential
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drawbacks for induction lighting The complete details of these findings are published in the
body of this report The following bullet items provide an overview of the findings They
are as follows
Induction lighting exhibits pleasant soft illumination with good color rendition having an
80+ color-rendering index (CRI) (80+ CRI) Its color is inherently more pleasing in
pedestrian stations than ether standard Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium lighting
Lumen depreciation for induction lamps is significantly better (less light loss) than
Metal Halide (MH) but no better than High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lamp efficacy
(lumens per watt) is competitive with MH but not as efficient as HPS These
performance factors suggest that lower wattage induction lighting can replace higher
wattage MH lighting while maintaining near equal maintained light-output (foot-candle
(fc) levels) with somewhat improved visual acuity due to the higher CRI of the
induction lamps However because light loss and efficacy of Induction is at best equal
to HPS when induction lighting replaces HPS lighting there is little if any energy
savings potential if equal foot-candle illumination must be maintained Because visual
acuity is superior to HPS (HPS has a CRI of only 20 versus the 80+ of induction lamps)
lower light levels can be applied to the design as long as IESNA minimums are
maintained Under this scenario Induction lighting may offer energy savings with
equal or better visual acuity
Lamp life of induction lighting is far superior to either MH or HPS lamping
Therefore maintenance cycles can be extended reducing labor cost and lamp
replacement costs Induction lighting is an especially attractive option when
maintenance is very difficult or near impossible
The defuse nature of the light source and large lamp envelope of most induction
lamps does not allow for precision optics as used in many roadway and area
luminaire designs Therefore induction lamps in luminaire designs provide broad
distribution illumination with less directional beam patterns than typical MH and HPS
full cut-off luminaires Current induction lamp systems are best suited to post top
lantern and wall lantern designs They also work well in wide distribution down-
lights and area flood lighting Current induction lamps do not work well with spot
beam and similar focused beam optics
First cost of induction lighting luminaires is excessively exorbitant and there are only
a few manufactures offering luminaires with this lamping option The high first cost
and limited equipment selection severely limits the cost effectiveness potential of the
Induction lighting systems First cost must become competitive and more induction
lighting luminaire designs are needed if Induction lighting is to be mainstreamed
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FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS
AGI-32 modeling substantiates that current Induction Lamp lighting systems can offer
significant opportunities for both energy reduction and operational savings when applied to
pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications Further study is recommended for re-
creating these four (4) AGI-32 models under ldquoreal worldrdquo field installed conditions It is also
recommended that incentive programs be utilized to assist in the funding of Induction
Lighting installations This is required until such time that the industry restructure first cost
pricing which will allow for mainstreaming of the product The graphs below show the effect
of a $6000 Southern California Edison (SCE) funded incentive for this project
FIGURE 3 COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING AFTER APPLYING INCENTIVES TO COST EFFECTIVENESS CALCULATIONS
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Current induction lamp lighting systems offer significant opportunities for both energy reduction
and operational savings when applied to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications
Current lamp wattages and sizes are ideal for these applications However current lamp limits of
approximately 250 Watt (W) (high end) and 20W (low end) exclude induction lighting from high
mast lighting usually lamped with 400W-1000W lamps and way-finding low level lighting where
20W-75W halogen and 7W-18W compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) are most often employed
FIGURE 1 ENERGY SAVINGS AND COST AVOIDANCE POTENTIAL FOR INDUCTION LIGHTING
This report examines the potentials for induction lighting utilization on four specific sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and
specific applications examined through use of AGI-32 computer modeling are
Suburban retail strip mall with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns
Regional bus transfer transportation and park-n-ride facility
Community park with garden pedestrian walkways and recreational-meeting facilities
Multi-family townhouse apartment complex with private street parking zones and
pedestrian walkways
Recommended illumination levels for lighting at each of the four specific types of sites are based
on the Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) design and application
standards for outdoor area and roadway lighting11 All models presented in this document were
required to demonstrate compliance with these standards Designs not meeting these
standards even though they appeared to provide adequate and visually appealing illumination
were rejected Rejection of designs is based on the premise that the lighting components of
building and municipal codes as well as safetysecurity standards are based on the IESNA
lighting design and application standards Therefore legal precedence mandates that at
minimum to be acceptable a design must meet or exceed IESNA standards
Observation and analysis of the four specific siteapplication models validated that induction
lighting is in fact best suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting Additional studies
gained via the AGI-32 modeling helped to define both positive attributes and potential
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drawbacks for induction lighting The complete details of these findings are published in the
body of this report The following bullet items provide an overview of the findings They
are as follows
Induction lighting exhibits pleasant soft illumination with good color rendition having an
80+ color-rendering index (CRI) (80+ CRI) Its color is inherently more pleasing in
pedestrian stations than ether standard Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium lighting
Lumen depreciation for induction lamps is significantly better (less light loss) than
Metal Halide (MH) but no better than High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lamp efficacy
(lumens per watt) is competitive with MH but not as efficient as HPS These
performance factors suggest that lower wattage induction lighting can replace higher
wattage MH lighting while maintaining near equal maintained light-output (foot-candle
(fc) levels) with somewhat improved visual acuity due to the higher CRI of the
induction lamps However because light loss and efficacy of Induction is at best equal
to HPS when induction lighting replaces HPS lighting there is little if any energy
savings potential if equal foot-candle illumination must be maintained Because visual
acuity is superior to HPS (HPS has a CRI of only 20 versus the 80+ of induction lamps)
lower light levels can be applied to the design as long as IESNA minimums are
maintained Under this scenario Induction lighting may offer energy savings with
equal or better visual acuity
Lamp life of induction lighting is far superior to either MH or HPS lamping
Therefore maintenance cycles can be extended reducing labor cost and lamp
replacement costs Induction lighting is an especially attractive option when
maintenance is very difficult or near impossible
The defuse nature of the light source and large lamp envelope of most induction
lamps does not allow for precision optics as used in many roadway and area
luminaire designs Therefore induction lamps in luminaire designs provide broad
distribution illumination with less directional beam patterns than typical MH and HPS
full cut-off luminaires Current induction lamp systems are best suited to post top
lantern and wall lantern designs They also work well in wide distribution down-
lights and area flood lighting Current induction lamps do not work well with spot
beam and similar focused beam optics
First cost of induction lighting luminaires is excessively exorbitant and there are only
a few manufactures offering luminaires with this lamping option The high first cost
and limited equipment selection severely limits the cost effectiveness potential of the
Induction lighting systems First cost must become competitive and more induction
lighting luminaire designs are needed if Induction lighting is to be mainstreamed
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FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS
AGI-32 modeling substantiates that current Induction Lamp lighting systems can offer
significant opportunities for both energy reduction and operational savings when applied to
pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications Further study is recommended for re-
creating these four (4) AGI-32 models under ldquoreal worldrdquo field installed conditions It is also
recommended that incentive programs be utilized to assist in the funding of Induction
Lighting installations This is required until such time that the industry restructure first cost
pricing which will allow for mainstreaming of the product The graphs below show the effect
of a $6000 Southern California Edison (SCE) funded incentive for this project
FIGURE 3 COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING AFTER APPLYING INCENTIVES TO COST EFFECTIVENESS CALCULATIONS
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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drawbacks for induction lighting The complete details of these findings are published in the
body of this report The following bullet items provide an overview of the findings They
are as follows
Induction lighting exhibits pleasant soft illumination with good color rendition having an
80+ color-rendering index (CRI) (80+ CRI) Its color is inherently more pleasing in
pedestrian stations than ether standard Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium lighting
Lumen depreciation for induction lamps is significantly better (less light loss) than
Metal Halide (MH) but no better than High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lamp efficacy
(lumens per watt) is competitive with MH but not as efficient as HPS These
performance factors suggest that lower wattage induction lighting can replace higher
wattage MH lighting while maintaining near equal maintained light-output (foot-candle
(fc) levels) with somewhat improved visual acuity due to the higher CRI of the
induction lamps However because light loss and efficacy of Induction is at best equal
to HPS when induction lighting replaces HPS lighting there is little if any energy
savings potential if equal foot-candle illumination must be maintained Because visual
acuity is superior to HPS (HPS has a CRI of only 20 versus the 80+ of induction lamps)
lower light levels can be applied to the design as long as IESNA minimums are
maintained Under this scenario Induction lighting may offer energy savings with
equal or better visual acuity
Lamp life of induction lighting is far superior to either MH or HPS lamping
Therefore maintenance cycles can be extended reducing labor cost and lamp
replacement costs Induction lighting is an especially attractive option when
maintenance is very difficult or near impossible
The defuse nature of the light source and large lamp envelope of most induction
lamps does not allow for precision optics as used in many roadway and area
luminaire designs Therefore induction lamps in luminaire designs provide broad
distribution illumination with less directional beam patterns than typical MH and HPS
full cut-off luminaires Current induction lamp systems are best suited to post top
lantern and wall lantern designs They also work well in wide distribution down-
lights and area flood lighting Current induction lamps do not work well with spot
beam and similar focused beam optics
First cost of induction lighting luminaires is excessively exorbitant and there are only
a few manufactures offering luminaires with this lamping option The high first cost
and limited equipment selection severely limits the cost effectiveness potential of the
Induction lighting systems First cost must become competitive and more induction
lighting luminaire designs are needed if Induction lighting is to be mainstreamed
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FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS
AGI-32 modeling substantiates that current Induction Lamp lighting systems can offer
significant opportunities for both energy reduction and operational savings when applied to
pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications Further study is recommended for re-
creating these four (4) AGI-32 models under ldquoreal worldrdquo field installed conditions It is also
recommended that incentive programs be utilized to assist in the funding of Induction
Lighting installations This is required until such time that the industry restructure first cost
pricing which will allow for mainstreaming of the product The graphs below show the effect
of a $6000 Southern California Edison (SCE) funded incentive for this project
FIGURE 3 COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING AFTER APPLYING INCENTIVES TO COST EFFECTIVENESS CALCULATIONS
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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FIGURE 2 LAMP LIFE amp LUMEN DEPRECIATION CURVES ndash COMPARING MH HPS amp INDUCTION LAMPS
AGI-32 modeling substantiates that current Induction Lamp lighting systems can offer
significant opportunities for both energy reduction and operational savings when applied to
pedestrian level and low-mast lighting applications Further study is recommended for re-
creating these four (4) AGI-32 models under ldquoreal worldrdquo field installed conditions It is also
recommended that incentive programs be utilized to assist in the funding of Induction
Lighting installations This is required until such time that the industry restructure first cost
pricing which will allow for mainstreaming of the product The graphs below show the effect
of a $6000 Southern California Edison (SCE) funded incentive for this project
FIGURE 3 COST OF INDUCTION LIGHTING AFTER APPLYING INCENTIVES TO COST EFFECTIVENESS CALCULATIONS
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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INTRODUCTION Induction lamps have been on the market for 15 years Philips Lighting first introduced the
QL lamp in the United States in 1992 General Electric (GE) followed with GE Genurareg
(a low wattage induction R lamp envelope) in 1994 and Osram introduced IcetronTM under
the Sylvania name in 1996 In addition to the ldquoBig Threerdquo in the lamp industry several
other manufacturers have and continue to offer some induction lamping systems
Current options for induction lighting are severely limited and there is little in the way of
lamp standardization or lamp cross-referencing For example while each of the ldquoBig Threerdquo
offers an induction lamp their product selection is limited and there is no compatibility with
respect to wattages sockets or lamp envelopes between them Listed are current
induction lamp offerings from the three major lamp manufacturers
General Electric (GE)
GENURA 23W R envelope medium base socket reflector flood
OSRAMSYLVANIA (OSI)
ICETRON T17 envelope proprietary base - three wattage offerings (70W 100W
150W)
Philips Lighting
QL Lamp proprietary spherical envelope and base - three wattages (55W 85W
165W)
GE ndash Genura OsramSylvania - Icetron Phillips - QL Lamp
R Envelope T-17 Envelope Proprietary Spherical
23W 70W 100W 150W Envelope (55W 85W 165W)
FIGURE 4 COMPARISON OF LAMP INDUCTION ENVELOPES
Offerings from the ldquoBig Threerdquo Lamp Manufacturers
Induction lighting does exhibit some superior attributes compared to Metal Halide (MH) and
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting The most notable attribute is an extremely long lamp
life upward to 100000 hours as compared to similar wattage MH and HPS lamps with
10000 and 20000-hour lamp life In addition color rendering which can be an indication
of the light sources contribution to visual acuity is better than MH and significantly superior
to HPS The color-rendering index (CRI) of induction lamps compared to standard MH and
HPS lamps of similar wattages is shown in Table 1
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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TABLE 1 CRI COMPARISON SELECTED INDUCTION LAMPS AND SIMILAR WATTAGE MH amp HPS LAMPS
INDUCTION LAMP CRI HPS AND MH LAMPS CRI
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
OSI Icetron 70W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 100W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 100W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
OSI Icetron 150W 80-CRI [35K ndash 41K ndash 50K] 150W MH 60-CRI [31K] 65-CRI [43K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W HPS 21-CRI [21K]
Philips QL 55W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 50W MH 60-CRI [37K] 65-CRI [34K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W HPS 22-CRI [19K]
Philips QL 85W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 70W MH 70-CRI [32K] 75-CRI [40K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 150W HPS 22-CRI [20K]
Philips QL 165W 80-CRI [30K ndash 40K] 175W MH 65-CRI [40K] 70-CRI [30K]
Limited options for induction light and lack of lamp standardization or lamp cross-
referencing while major drawbacks are not induction lightingrsquos most critical drawback
Currently excessively high first cost of induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where
cost effectiveness of the installation is marginal at best Without cost reductions only those
installations where the existing lighting uses very old technology or current illumination is
excessively high will induction lighting scenarios be considered The other exception is an
installation where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lightingrsquos 100000-hour lamp life can pay off under such circumstances
The intent of this study with respect to induction lighting applications is to demonstrate
through use of AGI-32 (Lighting Analysts Inc Littleton CO) lighting analysis computer
modeling the effectiveness of induction lighting when applied to appropriate design
scenarios The study will also identify those scenarios where because of current conditions
lack of product high first cost etc induction lighting is currently not suited to an
application andor not cost effective
At present induction lighting applications are best used as replacement for standard MH and
HPS light sources of low to medium wattage There are a few induction lamps under 50W
and several over 200W however the current majority of induction lamps are between 50W
and 175W output power This is the lamp power range (lamp wattage) most suited to low-
mast area and roadway lighting pedestrian lighting and canopy lighting Furthermore the
diffuse nature of induction lamps suggests that they will perform best when used in
luminaires with wide distribution uniform light patterns such as lantern-style post lights
bollards and lensed down-lights
Based on the current range of available induction lamps with source characteristics and attributes
defined within this report potentials were examined for induction lighting utilization at four sites
with applications suited to pedestrian level and low-mast lighting The four sites and specific
applications examined using AGI-32 computer modeling are
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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SUBURBAN RETAIL STRIP MALL with lantern style post lamps and wall bracket lanterns In
this scenario the base lighting system consists of 175W MH post lamps and wall lanterns
with uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the induction lighting model
100W (110W with radio frequency (RF) transmitter) induction lighting replaces 175W
standard MH lighting (210W with ballast) for an energy saving of 100W (52) per
luminaire
Maintained light levels for the induction lamp design are near equal to the base
MH design (90 of base design) and well within IESNA recommended
illumination for this area type Visual acuity is improved since the induction lamp
color quality is 80-CRI versus only 65-CRI for the MH system
This design model will need an incentive from the utility companies to overcome the
high first cost hurdle and reduce operating costs substantially
SUBURBAN REGIONAL BUS TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION AND PARK-N-RIDE FACILITY The base
design for this area consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources The parking lot base design used 150W HPS low-mast cut-off shoebox
luminaires while the bus shelter has 70W MH down lights In addition there are
compact fluorescent wall sconces at restroom exterior entrances In the induction
lighting model
At the parking lot 100W (110W with RF transmitter) induction lighting replaces 150W
HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the parking lot induction lamp design are considerably
less than the base HPS design (60 of base design) but still within IESNA
recommended illumination for the area Visual acuity is superior and vastly
improved since the Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-
CRI for the HPS system
Under bus shelter canopies three (3) 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction light
down-lights replace six (6) 70W MH down-lights (90W with ballast) for a total (per
shelter) energy saving of 240W (57) per shelter canopy
Maintained light levels under the bus shelter canopies and surrounding zone with
Induction lighting are near equal to the base MH design and well within IESNA
recommended illumination levels Visual acuity is somewhat improved since the
Induction lamp color quality is 80-CRI versus a 70-CRI for the MH system
Restroom exterior sconces are lamped with 55W (60W with transmitter) induction
lamps replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) in the base design ndash no
energy savings Significantly increased lamp life however 100000 hours versus
the 10000 hours for the CFL base lamping
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal The canopy lighting solution is
highly cost effective unfortunately the design solution is suited to new
construction not retrofits Alternate induction lamp parking lot designs are
marginally cost effective and only work whenif lower illumination levels are
allowable Lower light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the
space must obtain owneruser acceptance The sconce lighting is not cost
effective but does offer extremely long lamp life which may be of interest when
frequency of maintenance is an issue
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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COMMUNITY PARK WITH GARDEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND RECREATIONALMEETING FACILITIES
This model also consists of a number of diverse lighting systems with different light
sources In the base (reference) design low-mast poles illuminate pedestrian
walkways The luminaires used are 100W MH post lamps with uniform diffuse non-
cutoff luminaires Low wattage (50W) MH lamped light bollards supplement the
pathway pole lights Site lighting attached to the recreationalmeeting facility building
consists of architectural wall sconces with 2-26W CFLs and canopy down lights with
1-26W compact fluorescent lamping In addition stairs and ramps adjacent to the
building use step lights with 50W miniature halogen lamps In the induction lighting
model
Pedestrian walkway low-mast pole lamps use 85W (90W with RF transmitter)
Induction lighting replacing 100W MH lighting (125W with ballast) for an energy
saving of 35W (28) per luminaire
Pedestrian walkway bollards use 55W (60W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replacing 50W MH lighting (65W with ballast) for an energy saving of 5W
(8) per luminaire
Building architectural wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings Canopy down lights use 1-23W (Genura ndash R lamp 23W including RF
transmitter) versus the 1-26W compact fluorescent lamping (30W with ballast) for
an energy saving of 7W (23) per down light
Pedestrian step lights in the Induction model use 10W LED lamping (induction
lamping is not suited to this application) versus 50W miniature halogen lamps in
the base design Energy savings of 40W (80) are achieved
Current high first cost hurtles degrade the cost effectiveness potential of this
model Under current conditions it is not cost effective and for the most part
energy savings are minimal However though sconce lighting and down lighting
are not cost effective the Induction lamp solutions offer longer lamp life which
may be of interest when frequency or difficulty of maintenance is an issue LED
lighting used in the step lights is cost effective but is technically not part of the
Induction model
MULTI FAMILY TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT COMPLEX with private streets parking zones and
pedestrian walkways This model consist of double (2) head lantern style 150W HPS
post lamp luminaires on 16-foot poles for open parking and residential streets within the
complex Lower 12-foot poles with single lantern 100W HPS post lamp luminaires are
used for pedestrian walkways Sconces with 2-26W CFL lamps in each luminaire light
porches and entrances to the apartment dwellings All the base luminaire in this model
use uniform diffuse non-cutoff luminaires In the Induction lighting model
At the roadways and open parking 100W (110W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 150W HPS lighting (175W with ballast) for an energy saving of 50W
(28) per luminaire (there are two heads per pole which equals 220W per pole)
Pedestrian walkways lamped with 85W (90W with RF transmitter) Induction
lighting replaces 100W HPS lighting (125W with ballast) for energy savings of
35W (28) per luminaire
Maintained light levels for the roadway parking and pedestrian walkway zones
with the Induction lamp model are considerably less than the base HPS design
(60 of base design) but still within IESNA recommended illumination levels
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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Visual acuity is superior and vastly improved since the Induction lamp color
quality is 80-CRI versus a very poor 22-CRI for the HPS system
Porches and entrances wall sconces use 1-55W (60W with RF transmitter)
Induction lamp replacing the 2-26W CFLs (60W with ballast) ndash no energy
savings The sconce lighting is not cost effective but does offer extremely long
lamp life which may be of interest when frequency of maintenance is an issue
The cost effectiveness of this model is marginal High first cost hurtles as well as
minimal efficacy differences between the base HPS lighting on the model and the
Induction lamp alternates are the primary issues effecting cost effectiveness
Induction lamp design alternates to HPS lighting in addition to being marginally
cost effective usually work whenif lower illumination levels are allowable Lower
light levels must still meet IESNA minimum standards and the space must obtain
owneruser acceptance
FIGURE 5 MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER
FIGURE 6 MODEL B BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 7 MODEL C PARK WITH ACTIVITY CENTER
FIGURE 8 MODEL D MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEX
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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As stated earlier limited options lack of lamp standardization and especially excessive first
cost of Induction lamp installations sets up a scenario where cost effectiveness is marginal
However when these detractors are overcome Induction lighting may prove cost effective
Installations where ongoing maintenance is either very difficult or extremely costly
Induction lighting may be utilized due to the 100000-hour lamp life
Overall knowledge gained from the AGI-32 Induction Lighting model applications A through D
proves the design performance and validity of Induction lighting when applied to appropriate
design scenarios Results gained from the computer modeling (AGI-32) also supports further
examination and testing The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the
four model designs within real word site conditions On site monitoring and evaluation of
actual prototype designs will contribute to better defined visual acuity issues as well as
determine customer acceptance of Induction lighting for these installations
Even with strong customer acceptance currently Induction lighting applications will require
incentive by the utilities to offset excessive first cost for these projects
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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TECHNICAL APPROACH Define and model four (4) distinct space types using IES recommended illumination for residential
streetscape and area lighting Create evaluative lighting models comparing base lighting (typical
mainstream light sources and equipment) with energy efficient induction lighting (using AGI-32
lighting software v194) to model base lighting standards as well as advanced induction lighting
designs The initial step in the approach was to distill the IESNA recommended practices for
outdoor lighting associated with residential streetscape and area lighting
STANDARDS FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION - THE FOUR MODELS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW IESNA EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
The IESNA Roadway Pathway and Pedestrian1 lighting standards as defined
within this document pertain to lighting typically produced by use of low-mast
pole luminaires post lamps wall mounted luminaires bollards and pathway
lighting types These standards represent IESNA recommended practice for
illumination of light commercial and residential zoned lighting Multi family
housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private roadways
(streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus connectors)
and community parks are typical if the sire types where these lighting standards
will apply
IESNA standards for high traffic commercial roadways highways expressways and
large commercial sites (regional mall parking etc) were excluded in this analysis
as these areas usually employ high mast luminaires with 400W and 1000W lamp
packages which significantly greater in output than the current range of induction
lamp packages available When if higher output induction lamps become available
these areas may also become candidates for induction lamp alternate designs
OVERALL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Lighting roadways pedestrian ways and site areas must accommodate visual
needs of night traffic both vehicular and pedestrian Visual needs can be
quantified in terms of pavement illuminance luminance uniformity and direct
glare produced by the system light sources The visual needs along the roadway
can be further refined by considering the differences in roadway reflectance
characteristics
Basic lighting requirements tend to be similar for most types of land uses Typical
or average security needs are equally as great in a parking lot serving an
apartment building a regional shopping center or a sports complex
Exits entrances gate access internal connecting roadways or ring roads and cross-
aisles should be given special consideration to permit ready identification and to
enhance safety Generally higher illuminance should be placed along these routes
by using appropriate locations of luminaires larger light sources and additional
luminaires Illuminance of the driveway access to streets should at least match any
local public lighting For high-volume driveways such as those at community or
regional shopping centers an increase of 50 in the average public road lighting
level is desirable however this value should be compatible with local conditions If
the street has no lighting the basic values in Exhibit B can be used and are
applicable to the curb line
For good visibility of objects such as curbs poles fire hydrants and pedestrians
vertical illuminance is important The shadow effects of trees and fixed objects
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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such as large signs or building walls also should be examined It is sometimes
practical to adjust luminaire locations to minimize or even eliminate such
shadows
Lighting for parking lots should provide not only the recommended minimum
illuminance levels but also good color rendition uniformity and minimal glare
AREA CLASSIFICATIONS (Abutting Land Uses)
Certain land uses such as office and industrial parks may fit into any of the
classifications below The classification selected should be consistent with the
expected night pedestrian activity
Commercial Areas where ordinarily there are many pedestrians during night hours This
definition applies to densely developed business areas outside as well as within the
central part of a municipality Commercial areas frequently attract a heavy volume of
nighttime vehicular and pedestrian traffic
Intermediate Areas with frequent moderately heavy nighttime pedestrian activity as in
blocks having libraries community recreation centers large apartment buildings industrial
buildings or neighborhood retail stores
Residential Residential development or a mixture of residential and small commercial
establishments with few pedestrians at night This definition includes single-family
homes town houses and small apartment buildings
PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
The calculation of pavement luminance requires information about the surface
reflectance characteristics of the pavement Studies have shown that most common
pavements can be grouped into a limited number of standard road surfaces having
specified reflectances The pavement class is shown in Exhibit A
TABLE 2 EXHIBIT A ROADWAY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF PAVING MATERIALS
CLASSTYPE DESCRIPTION MODE OF REFLECTANCE
R1 Cementconcrete road surface or Asphalt road surface with 15 or more artificial brightener and aggregates
Mostly diffuse
R2 Asphalt road surface with 60 gravel aggregate (size greater than 10 millimeters)
Asphalt road surface with 10 to 15 artificial brightener and aggregate mix (normally used in North America)
Mixed (diffuse and specular)
R3 Asphalt road surface (regular and carpet seal) [Rough texture after months of use ndash typical highway]
Slightly specular
R4 Asphalt road surface with very smooth texture Mostly specular
DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TYPES OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING AREAS
Collector The roadways serving traffic between major and local roadways These
are roadways used mainly for traffic movements within residential commercial and
industrial areas
Local Roadways used primarily for direct access to residential commercial
industrial or other abutting property They do not include roadways carrying through
traffic Long local roadways are generally divided into short sections by a system of
collector roadway systems
Alley Narrow public ways within a block generally used for vehicular access to
the rear of abutting properties
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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Sidewalk Paved or otherwise improved areas for pedestrian use located within
public street rights-of-way that also contain roadways for vehicular traffic
Pedestrian Walkway A public walk for pedestrian traffic not necessarily within
the right-of-way for a vehicular traffic roadway Included are skywalks
(pedestrian overpasses) subwalks (pedestrian tunnels) walkways giving access
to parks or block interiors and midblock street crossings
Bikeway Any road street path or way that is specifically designated as being
open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes
Type A Designated bicycle lane A portion of roadway or shoulder that has
been designated for use by bicyclists It is distinguished from the portion of the
roadway for motor vehicle traffic by a paint stripe curb or other similar device
Type B Bicycle trail A separate trail or path from which motor vehicles are
prohibited and which is for the exclusive use of bicyclists or the shared use of
bicyclists and pedestrians Where such a trail or path forms a part of a
highway it is separated from the roadways for motor vehicle traffic by an
open space or barrier
LIGHTING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SPECIFIC AREA ZONE OR FUNCTION
Walkway and Bikeway Lighting The procedure to determine the horizontal
illuminance values on pedestrian ways for safe and comfortable use is similar to
that followed for roadways Because the design of roadway lighting places greater
emphasis on achieving proper illuminance on the roadway it is customary for the
lighting system to be initially selected to suit the needs of the roadway Then the
system is checked to determine if the sidewalk illuminance levels and uniformity
are adequate If not the designer may modify the luminaire type or spacing may
provide supplemental lighting primarily for the sidewalk area or may do both in
order to achieve proper illuminance on both roadway and sidewalk
Parking Facility Lighting
Objectives Parking facility lighting is important for vehicular and especially
pedestrian safety for protection against assault theft and vandalism for the
convenience of the user and in some cases for business attraction Important
lighting design criteria for parking areas are sourcetaskeye geometry
shadows direct and reflected glare peripheral detection modeling of faces and
objects light pollution and trespass and vertical illuminance
Types of Facilities For lighting purposes parking facilities can be classified as
either a lot (open) or a garage (covered) Most facilities are one type or the
other but in a multilevel structure the roof is considered open while the lower
levels are considered covered Parking stalls with roofs only (open on all sides)
may be treated as lots depending on the configuration of the space and the
height of the spaces The illuminance requirements for all parking facilities
depend largely on pedestrian needs and perceived personal security issues
Parking Lots Illuminance recommendations for active lots open to the
public customers or employees are given in Exhibit B The illuminance
should be measured or calculated on a clear pavement without any parked
vehicles The maximum and minimum values are maintained illuminances
This condition occurs just prior to lamp replacement and luminaire cleaning
Parking Garages Illumination recommendations for parking garages are
given in Exhibit B These apply to covered and enclosed facilities intended for
use by the general public and those used by residents customers and
employees of apartment buildings or commercial developments They are not
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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intended to apply to garages used exclusively for repair or storage of
commercial vehicles or where vehicles are parked by attendants
From a security standpoint and to reduce personal apprehension garages
need higher illuminances than open parking facilities Good lighting uniformity
should be provided to enhance pedestrian safety since access aisles are used
by pedestrians for walking between cars and stairways or elevators While
Exhibit B specifies that the minimum vertical illumination be at least 50 of
the minimum the horizontal illuminance a higher percentage is desirable in
garages to enhance visibility and security
Driving ramps can be contained entirely within the structure or mounted
along the perimeter The latter are usually open to the sky and may require
little or no daytime lighting Ramps with parking along one or both sides are
called sloping floor designs and require basic garage illumination
The entrance area is defined as the drive aisle and any adjacent parking
stalls from the portal or physical building line to 20 m (60 ft) inside the
structure Where parking is not provided next to the drive lane the width of
entrance area should be defined by the adjacent walls if any but should not
exceed 15 m (50 ft) Elevated illuminances during the day are needed for the
transition from full daylight to the relatively low interior illuminances
Ordinarily entry to a garage involves a turn from a street or service road
Designs that involve a straight entry run of some distance (50 m [160 ft] or
more) allow drivers to enter at higher speeds and may require
correspondingly longer transition areas In such cases the illuminances can
be stepped down in successive stages beyond the first 15 m (50 ft)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting of access roads to all types of parking facilities should
match the local highway lighting as much as possible The average maintained
illuminance should be compatible with local conditions The average-to-minimum
illuminance uniformity ratio should not exceed 31 In all parking facilities consideration
should be given to color rendition Users sometimes have trouble identifying their cars
under light sources with poor color rendering characteristics In many parking facilities
closed-circuit television is necessary The illuminance the light source the photometric
distribution and the pattern of luminaires as well as the camera position must be
considered to ensure effective results
Special Considerations for Open Facilities In open parking facilities
exits entrances loading zones pedestrian crossings and collector lanes
should be given special priority to ensure safety and security Outdoor
pedestrian stairways require luminaires to illuminate changes in step
elevation Parking facilities for rest or scenic areas adjacent to roadways
generally employ lower illuminances See the section on Rest Areas earlier
in this chapter for more information
Special Consideration for Covered Facilities In covered parking facilities
vertical illuminances of objects such as columns and walls should be equal to
the horizontal values given in Exhibit B These vertical values should be for a
location 18 m (6 ft) above the pavement In covered parking facilities the
design should be arranged so that some lighting can be left on for security
reasons The low level from Exhibit B for open parking facilities can be used for this purpose
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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TABLE 3 EXHIBIT B IESNA RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATION ndash SELECTED APPLICATIONS
LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Building Exteriors
Entrances
Active (pedestrianconveyance) (not stated) 50 (not stated) 30 3
Inactive (locked infrequent use) (not stated) 30 (not stated) 30 3
Prominent structures (not stated) 50 (not stated) 50 3
Gardens and Parks
General lighting (not stated) 2 3
Paths steps ramps away from building (not stated) 3 3
Gazebos terraces patios decks etc (not stated) 30 3
Roadways
Collector (Intermediate) (not stated)
6 (R1) 9 (R2 amp R3)
8 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Collector (Residential) (not stated)
4 (R1) 6 (R2 amp R3)
5 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 1
Local (Intermediate) (not stated)
5 (R1) 7 (R2 amp R3)
6 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Local (Residential) (not stated)
3 (R1) 4 (R2 amp R3)
4 (R4) (not stated) (not stated) 2
Pedestrian Ways
Sidewalks (roadside) amp Type A bikeways
Intermediate (not stated) 6 (not stated) 11 3
Residential (not stated) 2 (not stated) 5 3
Walkway (not roadside) amp Type B bikeway as well as stairways (not stated) 5 (not stated) 5 3
Pedestrian tunnels (not stated) 43 (not stated) 54 3
Parking Lots
Basic Illumination 2 10 1 (not stated) 4
Enhanced Security 5 25 25 (not stated) 5
Parking Garages (covered parking)
Basic Illumination 10 50 5 6
Ramps (Day) 20 100 10 6
Ramps (Night) 10 50 5 6
Entrances (Day) 500 500 250 6
Entrances (Night) 10 50 25 6
Stairways 20 50 10 6
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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LOCATIONS AND TASKS ILLUMINANCE (horizontal Lux)
ILLUMINANCE (vertical Lux) Notes
Minimum Average Minimum Average
Bus Transfer Facility
Canopied Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 200 (not stated) (not stated)
Open Waiting Area (exterior Spaces) (not stated) 30 to 50 (not stated) (not stated)
Roadway amp Parking 7
NOTES 1 Uniformity ratio of 4 to 1 (average to minimum)
2 Uniformity ratio of 6 to 1 (average to minimum)
3 Average vertical lux required when pedestrian security is an issue
(measured 6-feet above walkway)
4 Uniformity ratio of 20 to 1 (maximum to minimum)
5 Uniformity ratio of 15 to 1 maximum to minimum) 6 Uniformity ratio of 10 to 1 maximum to minimum)
7 Refer to criteria for Roadways and Parking Lots found in this table
SITESAPPLICATIONS SUITED TO INDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Introduction and Overview SitesApplications Induction Lighting Models
Multi family housing sites bike paths walkways local shopping area parking private
roadways (streets) sidewalks transportation transfer points (kiss amp ride bus
connectors) and community parks are the potential sitesapplications for the
induction lighting models Use of induction Lamp alternates to MH and HPS lighting
is most appropriate for these applications as lumen output of the induction lamps is
similar to mid-range MH and HPS lamp systems used when designing this type of
lighting
Luminaires used in the models are post lamps (lanterns) wall sconces (lanterns)
cut-off and directional luminaires on poles 20-feet or less as well as wall packs and
bollards Base designs are MHHPS lighting Induction lighting design alternates use
the most efficient and comparable performing induction lamp variant of the base
luminaires IESNA minimum recommended lighting standards (maintained minimum
andor average Lux as well as uniformity ratios) are applied to base MHHPS designs
as well as the Induction lamp alternative designs Other IESNA recommended
practices appropriate to the models will also be employed For each model the
IESNA standards (17 - EXHIBIT A) applicable to that model type are used
MODEL A
Neighborhood Shopping Parking Lot Post Lamp (lantern) Luminaires ndash
under 20-foot mounting This model is based on use of post light (lantern type)
luminaires mounted on 16-foot high poles for the parking zones There are two
lantern luminaires mounted to each pole Zones adjacent to entrances use single
lanterns wall mounted to building faccedilade Parameters of the design model are as
follows
Parking lot ndash Enhanced Security
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 25 Lux (ave) 5 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 25 Lux (min)
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
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CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
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IESNA Uniformity Target 151 (maximum to minimum)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
Adjacencies to Store Entrances ndash Active (pedestrian conveyance)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Base Lighting Luminaire 175W MH 210W (with ballast)
Induction Lighting Alternate Luminaire 100W Icetron 106W (with RF mod)
TABLE 4 SHOPPING MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 5 SHOPPING MALL INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL B
Multi Family Housing Development Private Roadways and Walkways 10-16
foot pole heights Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 5 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 5 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
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RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
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Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
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APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
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Southern California Edison Page 37
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Southern California Edison Page 38
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 18
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 6 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 7 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL C
Suburban Bus Transfer Facility ldquoKiss amp Riderdquo Shelter and commuter parking
ndash 16-20 foot poles Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Intermediate (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 7 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Under Canopy Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 100Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Open Waiting Area
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 30Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
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[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 20
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TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 21
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
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TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
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TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 26
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TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
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TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
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Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
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Southern California Edison Page 34
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Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
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Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
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Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
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REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 19
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
[Restroom Terrace Area]
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
TABLE 8 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 9 SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
MODEL D
Community Park with Walkways and Recreational Zones ndash Low level
Pedestrian Scale Luminaires Parameters of the design model are as follows
Roadway Local Residential (R2-R3)
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 4 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target (not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target 61 (average to minimum)
Parking Lot
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 10 Lux (ave) 2 Lux (min)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 1 Lux (min)
IESNA Uniformity Target 201 (maximum to minimum)
WalkwayPathway
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 6 Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 11 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
GazebosStructures amp Terraces
IESNA Horizontal Illumination Target 50Lux (ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Vertical Illumination Target 30 Lux ave) (min not stated)
IESNA Uniformity Target (not stated)
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 20
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 21
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 22
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TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 23
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 24
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 25
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FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 26
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 27
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 20
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 10 COMMUNITY PARK ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
TABLE 11 COMMUNITY PARK INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 21
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 22
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 23
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 24
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 25
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 26
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 27
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 21
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
RESULTS The four models studies were created with and analyzed using AGI-32 v195 from Lighting
Analysts Inc Littleton Colorado AGI-32 is a software tool used to predict the photometric
performance of selected luminaires in a simulated environment The data contained in this
section is the result of this analysis Models were constructed that closely represented
composites of the four sites chosen for this study Appropriate luminaires (IES data files)
were added to each model to reflect the current lighting at each location These luminaires
were then replaced with induction fluorescent luminaires (IES data files) when they were
available from commercial sources In some instances these data files had to be
constructed using Photometric Toolbox a software tool provided by Lighting Analysts Inc
and placed into existing luminaire reflector envelopes because of the limited luminaire types
available in the marketplace The results are presented by model type A through D
MODEL A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER STRIP MALL
FIGURE 9 MODEL A SHOPPING STRIP MALL ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
TABLE 12 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER-STRIP MALL ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 22
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 23
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 24
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 25
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 26
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 27
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 22
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 13 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 14 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
FIGURE 10 MODEL I TYPICAL ILLUMINANCE CALCULATION GRID FROM SHOPPING MALL PARKING AREA
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 23
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 24
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 25
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 26
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 27
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 23
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 15 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
This calculation matrix was provided by and used with permission of
Pacific Gas amp Electric Company (PGampE)
MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX
FIGURE 11 MODEL B TYPICAL COVERED PARKING STALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 24
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 25
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 26
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 27
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 24
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 16 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE MULTI FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 17 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 18 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 25
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 26
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 27
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 25
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
FIGURE 12 MODEL B MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION GRID ISOMETRIC VIEW
MODEL C SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
FIGURE 13 MODEL C BUS TRANSFER FACILITY COVERED CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 26
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 27
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 26
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 19 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE SUBURBAN BUS TRANSFER FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION
FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 20 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 21 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
MODEL D COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN
FIGURE 14 MODEL D COMMUNITY PARK ARIAL VIEW OF COMPOSITE MODEL
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 27
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 27
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
TABLE 22 LIGHT LEVEL COMPARISON FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ndash PARK AND GARDEN FACILITY ldquoAS BUILTrdquo VS INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVE
TABLE 23 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR ldquoAS BUILTrdquo LIGHTING
TABLE 24 DETAILED STATISTICS BY ILLUMINANCE MEASUREMENT AREA FOR INDUCTION FLUORESCENT ALTERNATIVES
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 28
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Results
The results tend to confirm the assumptions made during the planning phase of this study
First in most cases when attempting to capture energy savings the induction fluorescent
luminairesrsquo light output was on average lower than the MH or HPS luminaires they replaced
In some cases the induction alternatives were up to 50 lower than the current lighting at
each model location Of note however is the fact that most induction models still generated
light levels within IESNA standards For some models these lower light levels were more a
function of the limited availability of IES photometric files and a wide range of induction
luminaires that are specifically designed having good optics for the various location
requirements of our real-world models
Secondly that there was often substantial energy and maintenance savings when there was
a suitable induction luminaire available to replace an existing HPS or MH luminaire This was
most notable in the Local Shopping Mall Model A where all 175W MH luminaires were
replaced with 100W induction alternatives
The results supported our assumption that low-mast and walkway induction lighting can
prove to be an effective alternative and able to maintain the IESNA light levels required while
adding to the visual acuity of the lighted area
A review of the results in the above tables demonstrates the effectiveness of induction
alternatives Each of the study Models A through D were compared in individual summaries
of the ldquoas builtrdquo lighting data vs the replacement induction luminaire data In some cases
the induction lamps photometric file information had to be simulated due to lack of IES data
files necessary for computer modeling
Luminaire photometric data of newly designed high output (above 200W) induction luminaire
systems was to be made available for this study These new luminaires were scheduled for
inclusion in this report but were not included because the IES data files were not available at
the time of this assessment If a follow-up project is scheduled we recommend these
luminaires be included in that follow-up analysis
Every effort was made to locate induction lamp substitutions for all model ldquoas builtrdquo
luminaires When we were unable to locate an induction lamp we used the existing luminaire
or a replacement if a better and more economical luminaire was available
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 29
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
CONCLUSION A review of the results from the four models clearly indicates that induction fluorescent
lighting is well suited to many design situations The scope of applications will increase
when a wider range of induction fluorescent luminaires is available At the present time
some applications are limited due to lack of product
Parking areas using post top installations up to 20 feet produced favorable results when
induction lighting was substituted for existing (conventional technology) luminaires
Pathway lighting had equally good results Wall lantern designs provided another area for
induction replacement Some areas were limited due to lack of lower wattages andor
suitable luminaire designs Aesthetics in design for induction fixtures must be addressed
before a robust replacement initiative is undertaken Energy savings range from 25 to 50
Savings of greater than 50 were observed for a few structures (bus shelter canopies)
An article in the September issue of LD+A2 that addressed the challenges of street lighting
in three major cities quotes the director of the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
for the Department of Public Works He states ldquohellip9000 street lights within the city utilize
incandescent lampshellip powered by high voltage systemshellip replacing these with low voltage
induction lamps hellip is expected to generate savings due to energy and maintenance
efficienciesrdquo
Currently the high first cost of induction fluorescent luminaires can make many potential
installation sites financially unattractive The cost of the luminaires as well as the often
excessive installation costs must be addressed before any aggressive replacement program
is undertaken In areas where ongoing maintenance is a major factor due to location or the
cost of labor the conversion may be more favorable Replacing lamps with a relatively short
life will also add to the incentive for public or private conversion
The payback period for induction fluorescent under the best conditions at present is well
over 10 years In some cases 13-15 years is the norm Unless the utilities offer incentives
or induction lamp and fixture installation costs are reduced currently induction lighting is
not cost effective in most scenarios
As stated earlier there is sufficient commercial potential to pursue retro-fit and new
construction lighting using induction fluorescent luminaires Both cost of electricity and
maintenancereplacement for induction fluorescent offer significant advantages over current
lighting (HPS MH) Toronto Ontario Canada2 has embraced the use of induction
fluorescent lighting at the municipal level and significantly reduced operating costs as well
as routine maintenance Another benefit of induction lamps is their wide operational
temperature range making them available for colder environments without reductions in
efficiency
Incentives for manufacturers andor consumers might be appropriate in order to move
acceptance forward at a more rapid rate
The expanse of this study was also limited by lamp design lack of availability of higher or
lower wattages and a very limited selection of luminaire designs
The next phase of this examination should involve duplicating the four model designs within
real-word site conditions On-site monitoring and evaluation of actual prototype designs will
contribute to better-defined visual acuity issues as well as determine customer acceptance of
induction lighting for these installations
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 30
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
APPENDIX A ndash LIGHT METER GRIDS FOR ALL MODELS
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 31
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 32
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 33
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 34
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 35
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 36
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 37
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY
Induction Lamp Systems for Pedestrian Low Level Pole and Lantern Lighting ET 0704
Southern California Edison Page 38
Design amp Engineering Services July 2006
REFERENCES
1 Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Design and Application Standards for Outdoor Area and Roadway Lighting
2 Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by IESNA New York NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINE OR JOURNAL REFERENCE
Lighting Design amp Application ldquoFrom Street to Shining Streetrdquo September 2007
Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North America New York NY
Philips Lighting Company Lamp Specification amp Application Guide 20052006
Sylvania Lamp and Ballast Product Catalog 2004
General Electric Lamp Products Catalog 2006
BOOK REFERENCE
IESNA Lighting Handbook ndash 9th Edition Published by Illumination Engineering Society of North
America New York NY