Facility LED Lighting System Upgrades With Constant Illumination Consideration

This paper delves into the challenges encountered during the transition from traditional lighting to energy efficient LED lights during facility lighting system upgrades. An issue of particular concern arises when these lights are replaced on a one-to-one basis. This practice often leads to excessive brightness, resulting in problems such as employee discomfort and light pollution. To address this challenge, the paper proposes a systematic approach based on the constant illumination principle. This method aims to accurately determine the optimal quantity of lights needed during the upgrade process. To illustrate the efficacy of the proposed approach, two lighting system redesign scenarios are present: Plan A with T8 lights and Plan B with LED lights. These scenarios highlight the importance of employing the constant illumination approach in facility lighting redesign projects. By adopting this approach, facilities can effectively embrace LED technology and subsequently, creating a comfortable work environment and promoting environmental sustainability.