What is Quantity of Light
Quantity of light refers to the measurement and evaluation of the amount of light emitted by a lamp or lighting system. It is a metric used to understand and predict the performance of a lighting system. The quantity of light is determined by two main factors: luminous flux and illuminance.
- Luminous flux represents the quantity of light that leaves the lamp and is measured in lumens (lm). It indicates the total amount of light produced by the lamp once it has stabilized. Lamps are typically rated in terms of initial lumens, which indicate the light output once the lamp has stabilized, and mean lumens, which represent the average light output over the lamp’s rated life.
- Illuminance, on the other hand, refers to the amount of light measured on the workplane in the illuminated space. It is measured in footcandles (fc) or lux (in metric). Footcandles represent the density of light per square foot, while lux represents the density of light per square meter. Light levels can be calculated or measured using a light meter. Initial footcandles indicate the light level after new lamps are installed, while maintained footcandles take into account factors such as light loss over time.
The quantity of light can be influenced by various factors, including lamp lumen depreciation, the interaction between the lamp and the ballast, voltage variations, dirt or dust on the lamp, and the ambient temperature in the fixture. These factors can affect the overall performance and output of the lighting system.
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