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    The coefficient of utilization (CU) is used to determine the efficiency of a luminaire in a given space. The CU is based on the room cavity ratio (RCR), which takes into account the height, length, and width of the room. Each luminaire has its own CU table that lists values for different room geometries and surface reflectances. To calculate the CU, you first determine the RCR using measurements of the room. You then use the RCR and information about the luminaire and room surfaces to find the appropriate CU value from the luminaire's table.

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    The coefficient of utilization (CU) is used to determine the efficiency of a luminaire in a given space. The CU is based on the room cavity ratio (RCR), which takes into account the height, length, and width of the room. Each luminaire has its own CU table that lists values for different room geometries and surface reflectances. To calculate the CU, you first determine the RCR using measurements of the room. You then use the RCR and information about the luminaire and room surfaces to find the appropriate CU value from the luminaire's table.

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    The coefficient of utilization (CU) is used to determine the efficiency of a luminaire in a given space. The CU is based on the room cavity ratio (RCR), which takes into account the height, length, and width of the room. Each luminaire has its own CU table that lists values for different room geometries and surface reflectances. To calculate the CU, you first determine the RCR using measurements of the room. You then use the RCR and information about the luminaire and room surfaces to find the appropriate CU value from the luminaire's table.

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    The coefficient of utilization (CU) is used to determine the efficiency of a luminaire in a given space. The CU is based on the room cavity ratio (RCR), which takes into account the height, length, and width of the room. Each luminaire has its own CU table that lists values for different room geometries and surface reflectances. To calculate the CU, you first determine the RCR using measurements of the room. You then use the RCR and information about the luminaire and room surfaces to find the appropriate CU value from the luminaire's table.

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    Coefficient of Utilization (CU) Coefficients of Utilization (CU)

    Factors influencing coefficient of utilization: Coefficient of utilization is based on room cavity ratio
    (RCR)
    The efficiency of the luminaire RCR is five (5) times the ratio of total vertical surface
    The luminaire distribution area to total horizontal surface area within the room
    cavity, and therefore indicates the relative space
    The geometry of the space proportions.
    The reflectances of the room surface

    Each luminaire has its own CU table specific to that


    luminaire’s light distribution and efficiency. CU values are
    listed in tables for different room geometries and room Where, hRC = Room cavity height
    L = Length of the room
    surface reflectances.
    W = Width of the room

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    Coefficients of Utilization (CU) Coefficients of Utilization (CU)


    Cavity ratios : Cross section of a room showing room cavities.
    Ceiling cavity ratio – is the space between the ceiling and
    luminaire plane computed using the equation below in relation to
    room cavity ratio:

    Floor cavity ratio – is the space between the workplane and the
    floor computed using the equation below in relation to room
    cavity ratio:

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    Coefficients of Utilization (CU) CU Determination


    For a given room, the cavity ratios are in direct proportion to their Using Example 1 above, the following steps should be followed in
    respective cavity heights. For the case where the luminaires are calculating the coefficient of utilization.
    mounted on the surface of the ceiling or are recessed into the
    ceiling, the ceiling cavity ratio is zero. Step 1. Determine the room cavity ratio using the equation below

    Since the coefficient of utilization is based on the room cavity ratio, it


    is necessary to treat this cavity as if there were a ceiling surface at
    the luminaire plane and a floor surface at the workplane level.

    It is necessary to convert the actual ceiling reflectance into an Room cavity height (hRC) = Luminaire height – Workplane height
    effective ceiling cavity reflectance (pCC) and the actual floor Assuming a workplane height of 0.76m (typical desk height)
    reflectance must be converted to an effective floor cavity reflectance
    (pFC). hRC = 2. 59 m – 0.76m
    = 1.83m

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