Cooling load from lighting Formula

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Cooling load from lighting is cooling load due to heat gain from lighting. Check FAQs
Ql=3.4WBFCLFL
Ql - Cooling Load from Lighting?W - Lighting Capacity?BF - Ballast Factor?CLFL - Cooling Load Factor for Lighting?

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2203.2Edit=3.445Edit1.2Edit12Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ql=3.4WBFCLFL
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ql=3.445Btu/h1.212
Next Step Convert Units
Ql=3.413.1882W1.212
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ql=3.413.18821.212
Next Step Evaluate
Ql=645.69418180345W
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ql=2203.19999999999Btu/h
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ql=2203.2Btu/h

Cooling load from lighting Formula Elements

Variables
Cooling Load from Lighting
Cooling load from lighting is cooling load due to heat gain from lighting.
Symbol: Ql
Measurement: PowerUnit: Btu/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lighting Capacity
Lighting capacity is W is the rated capacity of the lights in use.
Symbol: W
Measurement: PowerUnit: Btu/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Ballast Factor
The Ballast Factor is a number, typically between 0.70 and 1.2, that tells you how much light a lamp will emit with that ballast.
Symbol: BF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cooling Load Factor for Lighting
Cooling Load Factor for Lighting is used to represent the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor air with the inclusion of the heating.
Symbol: CLFL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Cooling load from lighting?

Cooling load from lighting evaluator uses Cooling Load from Lighting = 3.4*Lighting Capacity*Ballast Factor*Cooling Load Factor for Lighting to evaluate the Cooling Load from Lighting, Cooling load from lighting formula is defined as the total heat gain generated by artificial lighting systems in a building, taking into account the wattage of the lighting, the building's thermal characteristics, and the type of lighting fixtures used, to determine the required cooling capacity of the air conditioning system. Cooling Load from Lighting is denoted by Ql symbol.

How to evaluate Cooling load from lighting using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cooling load from lighting, enter Lighting Capacity (W), Ballast Factor (BF) & Cooling Load Factor for Lighting (CLFL) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cooling load from lighting

What is the formula to find Cooling load from lighting?
The formula of Cooling load from lighting is expressed as Cooling Load from Lighting = 3.4*Lighting Capacity*Ballast Factor*Cooling Load Factor for Lighting. Here is an example- 7517.63 = 3.4*13.1881981577502*1.2*12.
How to calculate Cooling load from lighting?
With Lighting Capacity (W), Ballast Factor (BF) & Cooling Load Factor for Lighting (CLFL) we can find Cooling load from lighting using the formula - Cooling Load from Lighting = 3.4*Lighting Capacity*Ballast Factor*Cooling Load Factor for Lighting.
Can the Cooling load from lighting be negative?
Yes, the Cooling load from lighting, measured in Power can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cooling load from lighting?
Cooling load from lighting is usually measured using the Btu (IT) per Hour[Btu/h] for Power. Watt[Btu/h], Kilowatt[Btu/h], Milliwatt[Btu/h] are the few other units in which Cooling load from lighting can be measured.
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