TITLE:
Simulation-Based Assessment of Lighting System Configuration in the Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering (FTKE), UteM
AUTHORS:
Nur Zawani Saharuddin, Muhammad Irfan Danial Mohamad Ruslan, Izdihar Kamal, Ezreen Farina Shair, Kanendra Naidu
KEYWORDS:
Lighting System Configuration, Energy Efficiency, DIALux Evo, Energy Consumption, MS1525 Standard
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Power and Energy Engineering,
Vol.13 No.8,
August
22,
2025
ABSTRACT: Lighting systems play a crucial role in any educational building, influencing not only the aesthetic and functional aspects of spaces but also contributing to energy efficiency and overall system performance. This study investigates the lighting system configuration within the Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering (FTKE), focusing on the hallways and main lobbies of Blocks A, B, and C, with particular attention to its efficiency, performance, and compliance with MS1525 standard. The study involves a thorough analysis of the current lighting infrastructure, examining fixture types, configuration and energy consumption. DIALux Evo software was utilized to determine the optimal lighting arrangement that satisfies minimum lux requirements while reducing power consumption. The assessment found that the current lighting infrastructure at FTKE generally fulfills the basic illumination requirements in most cases; however, it also identified significant opportunities for improvement. By reconfiguring the lighting system, energy consumption was significantly lowered, and lighting quality was enhanced. The findings indicate that the proposed configurations successfully reduced annual power consumption while maintaining compliance with the MS1525 standard. The outcomes of this research contribute to ongoing efforts to promote sustainable practices within campus environments and align with Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by encouraging the responsible and efficient use of lighting systems.