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Identical coursesAims
The students have obtained insight in the fundamentals of light, vision and colour.
They understand and can explain the different technologies related to lamps, gears and drivers, luminaires and smart lighting, with a focus on solid-state lighting techniques.
The students have a decent understanding of the indoor lighting applications related to lighting quality and standards, design and calculations and measurements.
Previous knowledge
Physics of light. Basic electrotechnical knowledge. Both at the level of an academic bachelor in engineering science.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: energie (Leuven) (Algemene techno-economische energiekennis) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: energie (Leuven) (Elektrische energie) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: energie (Leuven) (Thermo-mechanische energie) 120 ects.
- Master of Engineering: Energy (Leuven) (Option: Electrical Energy) 120 ects.
- Master of Engineering: Energy (Leuven) (Option: General Techno-Economic Energy Knowledge) 120 ects.
- Master of Engineering: Energy (Leuven) (Option: Thermo-Mechanical Energy) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- EIT-KIC Master in Energy (Leuven et al) (Option: Energy for Smart Cities) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Master in Energy (Leuven et al) (Option: Smart Electrical Networks and Systems (SENSE)) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: elektrotechniek (Leuven) (Energiesystemen en automatisatie) 120 ects.
- Master of Electrical Engineering (Leuven) (Power Systems and Automation) 120 ects.
Activities
2.41 ects. Light and Lighting Systems: Lecture (B-KUL-H04D4a)
Content
Fundamentals
- Visual Mechanism
- Colour
- Visual Performance
- Visual Satisfaction
- Hazardous Effects
Technology
- Lamps, Gear and Drivers
- Daylight
- Luminaires
- Connected Smart Lighting
- Light Beyond Illumination
Application
- Lighting Quality and Standards
- Design Aspects
- Calculations and Measurements
Course material
Wout van Bommel, “Interior Lighting - Fundamentals, Technology and Application”, Springer Cham, 2019
- https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17195-7
Handouts on Toledo.
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Traditional lecture
0.59 ects. Light and Lighting Systems: Exercises and Laboratory Sessions (B-KUL-H04D5a)
Content
Laboratory session at light and lighting laboratory KU Leuven, technologiecampus Gent.
Exercise session: software based indoor lighting calculations
Course material
Lab texts
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Computer session - Laboratory session - Project work
Evaluation
Evaluation: Light and Lighting Systems (B-KUL-H24D4a)
Explanation
Open book exam. Questions from all parts of the course.
Oral defence, written preparation