It is required to produce an illumination of 100 lux in a factory hall 30 m by 15 m. Assume that the maintenance factor is 0.8, coefficient of utilization is 0.4 and efficiency of lamp is 14 lm/W. Suggest the suitable rating, the number of lamps and their possible arrangement. The sizes of the lamps available are 100, 250, 400 and 500 W.

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It is required to produce an illumination of 100 lux in a factory hall 30 m by 15 m. Assume that the maintenance factor is 0.8, coefficient of utilization is 0.4 and efficiency of lamp is 14 lm/W. Suggest the suitable rating, the number of lamps and their possible arrangement. The sizes of the lamps available are 100, 250, 400 and 500 W. 

[40 lamps of 250 W in 5 rows]

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