Determination of suitable combination of commercially-available paints and tiles used for classrooms and offices in UPLB, College, Laguna based on reflectance value

Date

6-2016

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the best combination of commercially-available paints and floor tiles for the world class setting of classrooms and offices in University of the Philippines Los Baños based on the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) and Department of Energy (DOE). This experiment was also designed to identify percent illumination contribution of reflectance of each room cavity. Reflectance of paints and floor tiles were measured through the ratio of luminance and illuminance emitted by T8 LED tube, T5 fluorescent lamp, and 13W LED bulb for each observed point using light sensor attached to LabQuest Interface which were then evaluated through the standards set by IESNA and DOE on classrooms and offices. Average reflectance measured at the ceiling, wall, and floor were 87.66%, 63% and 51.25% respectively. The measured reflectance values conform to standards set by IESNA and DOE on classrooms for ceiling and on offices for ceiling and wall. It was also identified that an increase of 1% in ceiling, wall, and floor reflectance will contribute an average of 1.13 lux, 2.04 lux, and 2.12 lux, respectively, for classrooms, and 1.74 lux, 3.95 lux, and 3.31 lux, respectively, for offices.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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Document Type

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