Digital energy networks: A post occupancy evaluation and appraisal of an Intelligent Low Energy Lighting System

Anthony Colohan; Joseph Teehan; Keith Sunderland; Martin Barrett; Jimmy Preston

doi:10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339934

Digital energy networks: A post occupancy evaluation and appraisal of an Intelligent Low Energy Lighting System

Anthony Colohan, Joseph Teehan, Keith Sunderland, Martin Barrett, Jimmy Preston

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Abstract

The reduction in the electrical power requirements of LED lighting and the coinciding advancements in digital technology have now enabled luminaires to be powered and controlled exclusively over safety extra low voltage (SELV) wiring systems. The implementation of LED luminaires powered via a centralised 48 Volt DC low-latency communication network, with the capability to gather real-time data, has provided the potential to yield considerable electrical energy savings within a building. This paper will present an appraisal of this technology and will examine the technologies potential to make electrical energy savings, improve the quality of lighting and achieve cost savings on an electrical distribution system within a building environment. The intelligent low voltage lighting system was tested in a controlled environment and the energy reduction methods employed in an existing installation over one year provided a further reduction in energy consumption compared to the system's original settings. Furthermore, the ability of the system to enhance the buildings intelligence, in terms of monitoring space utilisation, traffic patterns and temperature.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings - 2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2015
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)	9781467396820
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339934
Publication status	Published - 30 Nov 2015
Event	50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2015 - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Duration: 1 Sep 2015 → 4 Sep 2015

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Name	Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference
Volume	2015-November

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Conference	50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2015
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Stoke-on-Trent
Period	1/09/15 → 4/09/15

Keywords

Intelligent lighting
building energy rating
daylight harvesting
electrical services
power density

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Colohan, A., Teehan, J., Sunderland, K., Barrett, M., & Preston, J. (2015). Digital energy networks: A post occupancy evaluation and appraisal of an Intelligent Low Energy Lighting System. In Proceedings - 2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2015 Article 7339934 (Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference; Vol. 2015-November). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339934

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Colohan, A, Teehan, J, Sunderland, K, Barrett, M & Preston, J 2015, Digital energy networks: A post occupancy evaluation and appraisal of an Intelligent Low Energy Lighting System. in Proceedings - 2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2015., 7339934, Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference, vol. 2015-November, IEEE Computer Society, 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2015, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, 1/09/15. https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339934

Digital energy networks: A post occupancy evaluation and appraisal of an Intelligent Low Energy Lighting System. / Colohan, Anthony; Teehan, Joseph; Sunderland, Keith et al.
Proceedings - 2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2015. IEEE Computer Society, 2015. 7339934 (Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference; Vol. 2015-November).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Colohan A, Teehan J, Sunderland K, Barrett M, Preston J. Digital energy networks: A post occupancy evaluation and appraisal of an Intelligent Low Energy Lighting System. In Proceedings - 2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2015. IEEE Computer Society. 2015. 7339934. (Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference). doi: 10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339934

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