Lighting

Module from the Electrical Engineering Curriculum curriculum.

Module 8 - Lighting and Receptacles · Learning Objectives · 1. Apply IES illumination levels by task · 2. Select fixtures for Class I hazardous areas (XP, increased safety) · 3. Specify emergency and egress lighting per NFPA 101 · 4. Use LED for energy and reduced bulb maintenance in refinery · 5. Install receptacles with GFCI per NEC 210.8 · IES Illumination Levels (fc)

Location	Foot-Candles	Lux Equivalent	Source Type	Notes	Ref
General process area	5-10	50-100	HID or LED	Walkways	IES RP-7
Pump area	10-20	100-200	LED preferred	Maintenance visibility	IES
Control room	50-75	500-750	LED indirect	Task + comfort	IES
Instrument shop	75-100	750-1000	LED	Fine work	IES
Laboratory	75-100	750-1000	LED	Color rendering CRI >85	IES
Tank farm road	0.5-1.0	5-10	HID or LED	Limited ambient	IES
Loading rack	10-20	100-200	LED (hazardous)	Task lighting	IES
Outdoor plant area	2-5	20-50	HID or LED	Overall lighting	IES

Source: Electrical_Engineering_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: Lighting

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