INTEGRATION OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHT:

POTENTIAL ENERGY SAVINGS ESTIMATION USING THE CLEARNESS INDEX, MEASUREMENT AND SIMULATION

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46421/encac.v17i1.3798

Keywords:

energy savings, natural lighting, clearness index, simulation

Abstract

The increase of energy consumption in the building sector has been studied intensively in order to improve the scenario before the population growth and urbanisation. The lighting systems, largely used in any kind of building, are responsible for most of the energy consumption in the sector. To estimate the potential energy savings associated with strategies that explore the use of daylight, several methods can be used. The field evaluation is the one with the most precise results, however, in developing countries it may not be the best option due to the limited technologies and high costs. Given the importance of energy efficiency in the building sector, this paper aims to develop a framework based on field measurements and simulations to evaluate the potential for energy savings associated with the utilisation of natural lighting and dimming the artificial system. Days for analysis were selected based on the Clearness Index and data collection following the Brazilian regulations. The software eQUEST and DIALux were used to estimate the energy savings. Compared to the base case, the use of natural lighting and dimming the artificial lighting system allowed a reduction of 15.9% in the annual energy consumption.

Author Biographies

Thayane Lodete Bilésimo, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Master in Energy and Sustainability from the Federal University of Santa Catarina. Phd. student in Civil Engineering of Federal University of Santa Catarina (Florianópolis - SC, Brasil).

Giuliano Arns Rampinelli, Federal University of Santa Catarina

PhD in Engineering from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Professor at Federal University of Santa Catarina (Araranguá - SC, Brasil).

Diego Antonio Custódio, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Master in Civil Engineering from Federal University of Santa Catarina. Phd. student in Civil Engineering of Federal University of Santa Catarina (Florianópolis - SC, Brasil).

Enedir Ghisi, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Leeds. Professor at Federal University of Santa Catarina (Florianópolis - SC, Brasil).

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Published

26/10/2023

How to Cite

BILÉSIMO, T. L.; RAMPINELLI, G. A.; CUSTÓDIO, D. A.; GHISI, E. . INTEGRATION OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHT:: POTENTIAL ENERGY SAVINGS ESTIMATION USING THE CLEARNESS INDEX, MEASUREMENT AND SIMULATION. In: ENCONTRO NACIONAL DE CONFORTO NO AMBIENTE CONSTRUÍDO, 17., 2023. Anais [...]. [S. l.], 2023. p. 1–10. DOI: 10.46421/encac.v17i1.3798. Disponível em: https://eventos.antac.org.br/index.php/encac/article/view/3798. Acesso em: 20 may. 2024.

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6. Iluminação Natural e Artificial

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