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KARMAVEER KAKASAHEB WAGH EDUCATION SOCIETY’S
K. K. WAGH POLYTECHNIC, Nashik-
3Department of Electrical Engineering
Academic Year 2023-24
Electrical Estimation and Contracting
(EEC)
Micro project presentation on topic
“Street Light Installation”
PREPARED BY
Students Name Enrollment Number
Rushikesh Gopal Bhavsar 2100780532
Darshan Yallapa Khaire 2100780554
Sanket Dilip Mhaske 2100780765
Yash Pravin Ladhe 2100780630
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Content
Need of Street Lighting
Distribution of Light
Design for street lighting
Components and
it’sspecification
Needfor Street
lighting
The main purpose of street lighting is to enable
the road users to see accurately and easily
the carriageway and the immediate
surrounding in darkness.
Improved visibility at night by means of
artificial lighting lessens the strain on driving
and ensures comfort.
The drivers feel more confident in driving
under proper street lighting
Majority of road accident are caused in night
and the poor lighting is the main cause.
With better lighting, the speed of traffic
generally improves and traffic flow conditions
improves
On urban road where the density of
population is high, street lighting has other
advantages like feeling of security and
protection.
Factors affecting NightVisibility
Amount and distribution of light flux
from the lamp.
Size of object.
Brightness of
the background.
Reflecting characteristics of the
pavement surface.
Glare on the eyes of the driver.
Distribution
oflight
Allowed to distribute radially from the
source
Good amount of flux is required
at a particular vertical angle.
Distribution of luminance is also called
as glare.
Glare can cause discomfort and reduce
visibility.
Glare depends on,
Brightness of the glare source
Angle of with respect
incidence normal line to
of vision.
Area of glare source.
Glare may be controlled
by,
Increasing the height of the mounting
Shielding the light source
Reduce the brightness contract of
the lightsource.
Vertical Distribution of light
there are 3 types,
1. Cut off(>70°)
2. Non cut off(High angle 80°)
3. Semi cut off(75°)
Laterial distribution light
It is also known as Horizontal
distribution oflighting which there are
also 3 types,
4. Symmetrical distribution
5. Axial distribution
6. Non axial distribution.
Design factor for street
lighting
Various factors to be considered in the design of street
lighting are:
1. Contrast :
when the brightness of the object is less than that of the
background, that is when the object appears darker than the
road surface, discernment is principally by silhouette.
2.
Glare
The disturbing influence when viewing a difficult
visual task under low brightness conditions is known
as glare.
There are two types of glare:-
o Disability glare
o Discomfort glare
3. Lamps
The lamps commonly used for highway and street lighting
are,
Mercury Vapour Metal Halide
Lamp
High Pressure LED Lamp
Sodium
4. Luminainaire distribution of
light
To have the it best utility of the
luminaire or source of light, it
is necessary to have proper distribution
of light.
It should be aimed to achieve
following purposes.
It should cover the pavement
between the kerbs.
It should produce maximum
uniformity of pavement brightness.
It should make prominent the traffic
signs and other objects on road.
5. Lateral placement of lighting poles
The lighting poles should not be installed very close to the
pavement edge, because in that case,the capacity of the roadway is
decreased and the free movement of traffic is obstructed.
IRC has specified the following horizontal clearances for lighting
poles.
a. For roads with raised kerbs Min. Min. 0.3 m and
0.3 m and desirable 0.6 m from the edge of rais
the edge of raised kerb.(as in
urban
roads)
b. For roads without raised kerbs(as Min. 1.5 m fro
in rural roads) carriageway, su
from the centre
carriageway.
6. Height and overhang of
mounting
The glare on eyes from the mounted lights decreases with increases in the
height of mounting. Usually, mounting height range from 6 to 10m.
• Overhangs on the lighting poles would keep the poles away from
the pavement edges, but still allow the lamp to be held above the kerb or
towards the pavements.
7. Spacing of lighting
units
The spacing between lamps on roads is about 3
straight 5 times the mounting height. to
For sharp curves, the spacing lamps is closer
between for better visibility
conditions.
8. Lighting layouts
Various types of layouts adopted for lighting poles on streets or highways
are,
1. Single side lighting
2. Both side lighting-opposite
3. Both side lighting-staggered
4. Central lighting
Components and it’s specification
1. Light Poles
2. Luminaires (Light Fixtures)
3. Control Gear (Ballasts/Drivers)
4. Cables and Wiring
1. Light Poles
Specifications:
o Height: - 12 ft.
o Shape: - Tubular
o Material: - Aluminum, steel, or
concrete
Applications:- Roadways, highways,
residential areas, and commercial areas
2. Luminaires (Light Fixtures)
Specifications:
o Light output: - 80 lumens / watt.
o Colour temperature: - 3000K
(warm white light)
– 4000K.
o Energy efficiency: - 50-75% more efficient
the other Street lights.
o Materials: LED or HID light source,
polycarbonate or tempered glass
lens.
Applications: Roadways, highways,
parks, parking lots, and public spaces
2. Control Gear
(Ballasts/Drivers
Specifications: )
o Voltage: - 120 volts
o Current: - 3-30
Amps
o Power factor: - > .90
capacitors, resistors,
o Materials: and housed in
metal enclosure.
inductors, a plastic
Applications: LED and or HID lighting
systems.
3. Cables and
Wiring
Specifications:
o Conductor size:- 6 mm2.
o Insulation material:- Rubber , XLPE and P.V.C
o Voltage rating:- 120/240V
o Materials: Copper, PVC or XLPE insulation and protective outer
jacket made of PVC or polyethylene.
Applications: Connecting the power supply to the luminaires and
controlgear .
THANK YOU
By-
Rushikesh Gopal
Bhavsar Darshan Yallapa
Khaire Sanket Dilip
Mhaske Yash Pravin
Ladhe
Om Rajendra Gosavi