19AR05006
BUILDING SERVICES
II
AR. L AKSHMI PRABHA E.
Your best quote that reflects your
approach… “It’s one small step for man,
one giant leap for mankind.”
- NEIL ARMSTRONG
Course Brief
MODULE 1: ELECTRICAL SERVICES MODULE 2: LIGHTING
oBasic principles of electricity. oBasic principles and definitions of Illumination
oElectrical distribution system at site level oTypes of lamps and luminaries
overview.
oDifferent types of lighting arrangements and
oMicro level-Planning electrical wiring for building distribution systems
oDesign consideration of good lighting scheme
oTypes of wires, wiring systems and conduit.
oDetermination of quality: visual comfort
oElectrical safety: Necessity of earthing, lightning
probability
protection in buildings.
oGeneral illumination design:
oMaterials, apparatus, joints, fixtures and breakers.
Course Brief
MODULE 3: FIRE FIGHTING
MODULE 4: SUSTAINABLE ASPECTS
SYSTEM
o Causes and spread of fire, Combustibility of IN ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING
materials, safety norms, fire rating and assessment.
o Alternative sources of energy including solar, bio
o Passive Fire Protection Strategies. based, wind, micro hydel sources and other
innovations.
o Active Fire Protection Systems.
oSolar energy harvesting
o Fire Detection & Alarm Systems.
o Fire Extinguishing Systems. o Energy efficient lighting practices
o Smoke Control.
oDesigning Fire Escapes for Life Safety.
oCode Provisions- occupancy, building heights & areas
What is Electric Current?
Electric current is the flow of
electric charge through a
conductor
Terminology
Current is the amount of energy that flows. When 1 Coulomb of energy flows through something
in 1 second, it is called 1 Ampere. Measured by ammeter.
Voltage or ‘potential difference’ is the pressure or ‘push’ behind the flow of current. When 1
coulomb of electricity has 1 joule of energy, it will have 1 volt of electrical potential, measured by
voltmeter.
Resistance is the ability of a substance to reduce or ‘slow’ the flow of current.
If an electric voltage of 1 volt maintains a current of 1 Amp through the wire, the resistance of the
wire is 1 Ohm. This is called Ohm’s law
When the flow of current is opposed, the energy gets used or converted to other forms (such as light, heat, or
sound).
Terminology
Electric Energy is the ability to do work, by means of electrical equipment. Electric energy is
measured in joules or kilowatt-hour (kWh).
Electric Power is the rate at which electric energy is used, stored or transferred. Flow of electric
energy through power lines are measured in watts.
Power Distribution System
The part of Power System which distributes electrical power for local use is
known as DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM