Computer Modeling of Daylight-Integrated Photocontrol of Electric Lighting Systems

Buildings

Richard Mistrick¹  Craig Casey²  Ling Chen²  Sarith Subramaniam² 

[1] Department of Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 104 Engineering A, University Park, PA 16802, USA;

关键词: daylight;    daylighting;    photosensors;    photocontrol;    daylight-integrated photocontrol;    daylight modeling;    electric lighting control;   

DOI  :  10.3390/buildings5020449

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

This article presents a variety of different approaches to both model and assess the performance of daylight-integrated electric lighting control systems. In these systems, the output of a controlled lighting zone is based on a light sensor reading and a calibrated control algorithm. Computer simulations can consider the simulated illuminance data generated from both the electric lighting system and a daylight delivery system whose performance is addressed using typical meteorological year (TMY) weather data. Photosensor signals and the operation of a control system’s dimming algorithms are also included. Methods and metrics for evaluating simulated performance for the purpose of making informed design decisions that lead to the best possible installed system performance are presented.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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