NG1S244 - Lighting Power Systems 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Lighting Power Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Mechanical | ||
| Module Leader: | Colin Morgan | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | AUG 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | 27 Feb 2019 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100192 - electromechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of electrical systems.
To develop knowledge and understanding of the nature of light and sight and an introduction to the principles of
lighting.
Content Summary
Electrical Power Systems -
Explain what is meant by conductors, insulators, and semiconductors.
Define: resistance, impedance, voltage, current, power, energy, phase, power-factor.
Examine cables and connectors, types of cables, ratings and factors that affect ratings and application.
Examine electrical system components such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, isolators. Include the
factors a system designer would require, such as ratings, relationship between rating and time.
Electrical generation, transmission, distribution and supply, fundamental of systems employed in UK.
Lighting Circuits and Systems -
Nature of light: Analysis of fundamentals of light, what is light? The spectrum of light. Measurement of the qualities of light, intensity - brightness - colour. Units of lumens, lux, acceptable level of illumination on a working plane.
Basic laws of lighting, inverse square, cosine
Lighting design for typical applications, using point sources.
Measurement of light
A study of the various luminaires available to the lighting designer in terms of light output, physical construction,
power supply, electrical and physical safety. Including low carbon lighting, lighting control to comply with Part L regulation. Software systems to include:
DIALUX
RELUX
HEVACOMP
SBEM
Emergency lighting: Fundamental requirements and typical systems.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Project supervision | 10 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | An understanding of electrical systems, equipment and ratings |
| LO2 | An understanding of lighting fundaments, including basic design laws, typical circuits and equipment, and emergency lighting. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Practical Written Work 1 | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |