Electrical and Lighting System Design (HKU)
Electrical and Lighting System Design (HKU)
Sam C M Hui
Aug-2007
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load assessment:
o locations and types of loads expected (voltage, frequency, phase)
o load estimation based on floor area or consumer units
o major load centres and electrical equipments (identify and focus on them)
o allow for diversity or future expansion
design of distribution substation (transformer Tx room)
o electricity supply provided by establishing a substation at the building or by direct
cables from existing low voltage network
o location of transformer room(s)
o design requirements of HEC or CLP have to be satisfied
Low Voltage (L.V.) Distribution
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assessment of essential loads to be supplied to (e.g. fire services pumps, firemans lift,
emergency lighting)
design of standby emergency generator
o location, capacity required, operation
o to comply with FSDs requirements (see FSDs COP)
Lighting System
design criteria
o lighting (illuminance) level in lux for each area of the building
o selection of luminaries for different usage and applications
simple lighting calculations (lumen method)
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Useful References:
For electrical supply and distribution system
Chan, S. F., 2003. A Practical Guide to Electrical Installation, Wan Li Book Co., Ltd., Hong Kong. (in
Chinese)
EMSD, 2003. Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations, Electrical & Mechanical Services
Department (EMSD), 2003 Edition, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
Hong Kong.
Electrical Ordinance (Cap. 406) and its related regulations.
Supply Rules (from HEC or CLP)
Guide to Connection of Supply (from HEC)
Code of Practice 101- Distribution Substation Design (from CLP)
IEE Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installations 16th Edition
FSDs Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Services Installation and Equipment
CIBSE, 2004. Code for Lighting [CD-ROM], Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers,
London. [AV 621.320218 C66]
IESNA, 2000. The IESNA Lighting Handbook: Reference & Application [CD-ROM or printed], 9th ed.,
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, New York. [621.32 I22]
Smith, N. A., 2000. Lighting for Health and Safety [eBook], Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford and Boston.
[Knovel 621.32 S65]
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