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Benya, James.

Lighting retrofit and relighting : a guide to green lighting / James R. Benya, Donna J. Leban ; Willard L. Warren, advisory editor. - Hoboken, N.J : Wiley, 2011. - xiv, 298 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The savings potential in common lighting systems : Linear fluorescent systems ; Incandescent, compact fluorescent, and solid state systems ; High intensity discharge systems ; Special applications lighting -- Lighting retrofit process : Retrofit project qualification ; Data collection and field audit ; Lighting engineering and evaluation ; Bidding, construction, and commissioning ; Economic evaluation -- Glossary -- Resources -- Calculating illumination levels -- Measuring illumination levels -- Power quality.

"This comprehensive guide explains how to plan and implement lighting retrofits to increase energy efficiency and improve the quality of visual performance. Lighting Retrofit Manual begins by outlining the benefits of retrofitting, then discusses when retrofits make sense, the entire retrofit process--from the data collection phase to maintenance--and explains the latest retrofit technologies and lighting system types. This reference is sure to be used by any professional or student that will deal with a lighting retrofit project--whether as a designer, installer, manager, manufacturer, or consultant"--Provided by publisher.

9780470568415 (hardback) 0470568410 (hardback)


Electric power--Conservation.
Lighting, Architectural and decorative.

TH7703

621.321 / B479

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