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[BLDG-SIM] FW: ASHRAE 90.1-1989 Power Adjustment Factors



Thanks for that reply. I was actually looking for back ground on the Lighting Control Power Adjustment Factors as outlined in ASHRAE 90.1-1989 Section 6.4.3. For example, for daylighting, on/off control the PAF is 0.1.


Here is the response I got from Eric Richman, 90.1 lighting subcommittee chair,

- krishnan

        -----Original Message-----
        From: Richman, Eric E
        Sent: Thu 1/29/2004 4:50 PM
        To: Gowri, Krishnan
        Cc:
        Subject: RE: [BLDG-SIM] ASHRAE 90.1-1989 Power Adjustment Factors



As the current chair of the 90.1 lighting subcommittee, I can offer the following: The power adjustment factors (the factor that uses room dimensions to adjust LPD values up) are based on the calculation method for LPD determination from the old IESNA LEM-1 procedure. These factors recognize the fact that different space types have different dimensions that will effect the required LPD to light a room.

The 90.1-1999/2001 standard has done away with these adjustments (primarily for ease of use of the standard) in favor of a standard representative LPD that reflects the commonly expected RCR value for each specific space type. It was recognized early in the 90.1-1999 development process that specific space types generally had consistent RCR categories within that space type. The resulting LPDs used in the standard incorporate these typical RCR characteristics.

        Eric E. Richman
        Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
        P. O. Box 999  MS K5-16
        Richland, WA  99352
        (509) 375-3655
        (509) 375-3614 (FAX)


        -----Original Message-----
        From: Gowri, Krishnan
        Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:50 AM
        To: Richman, Eric E
        Subject: FW: [BLDG-SIM] ASHRAE 90.1-1989 Power Adjustment Factors


        Eric:  You may have an answer for this question, - krishnan

        -----Original Message-----
        From: Chris Jones [mailto: <mailto:cj@xxxxxxxxx> ]
        Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:32 AM
        To:
        Subject: [BLDG-SIM] ASHRAE 90.1-1989 Power Adjustment Factors


Does anyone know how the ASHRAE 90.1-1989 Lighting Power Adjustment Factors
        were derived?  See 90.1-1989 6.4.3.
        Why were they dropped from subsequent versions of 90.1?



        Chris Jones, P. Eng.
        14 Oneida Avenue
        Toronto, ON M5J 2E3
        Tel. 416 203-7465
        Fax. 416 203-8249

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