Manchester Airport Terminal 2 |
As part of their wide ranging sustainability programme,
Manchester Airport Group (MAG) have replaced costly, high maintenance, outdated
incandescent and fluorescent lighting with Philips LED luminaires in Manchester
airport’s Terminal 2 and in Olympic House, MAG’s Head Office.
Philips' PowerBalance LED luminaire |
The newly refurbished Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport is
now illuminated using a combination of Philips’ PowerBalance and GentleSpace
LED luminaires. Using these two different luminaires, lighting designers were
able to accommodate the variation in ceiling height within the two terminal
halls. To achieve a consistent light output through the terminal halls, higher
mounted applications required a higher light output than those replacing the
ceiling recessed lighting. Philips’ GentleSpace luminaires deliver the required
high lighting output while PowerBalance luminaires provide an efficient and
cost-effective LED alternative to the outdated, ceiling-mounted, fluorescent
lighting.
Philips GentleSpace LED luminaire |
In total, 2498 luminaires were replaced and a further 1356
were deemed redundant and so were removed during the LED switch-over. The
installed electrical load within Terminal 2 has now been reduced by 2,225,879
kWh and the terminal’s carbon emissions have been reduced by 1,206 kg. Due to
the LED lamps extended life time, maintenance and re-lamping costs will also be
reduced meaning MAG can anticipate significant savings across the board. Both
Philips’ PowerBalance and GentleSpace are included on the Energy Technology
List, enabling MAG to claim tax exemption through the government’s Enhanced
Capital Allowances Scheme.
All luminaires have been fitted with DALI cabling and
control gear using this MAG created a unique, easy to use, cost effective
lighting management system set to meet their unique control requirements. An
essential requirement of the lighting within Terminal 2 was digital dimming;
this functionality can also be achieved using DALI technology. MAG integrated
the lighting control system with their in-house flight movement system aligning
light levels to coincide with passenger movement and numbers ensuring lighting
is being not wasted in unused areas thus maximising energy savings.
Olympic House |
After seeing the success of the LED switch-over in Terminal
2, MAG decided to upgrade the lighting in their Head Office, Olympic House. Earlier
this year, Olympic House’s five floors were given a make-over, during the
refurbishment MAG took the opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint, cut
energy emissions and still receive a reasonable return on their initial
investment. Through using Philips LED lighting and control systems MAG have
created a modern, energy efficient, working environment.
Philips LuxSpace Compact LED luminaire |
LED lights and control systems were installed on the ground,
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th floors of
Olympic House during the renovation. In open plan office areas, general
lighting is provided using PowerBalance LED modular recessed luminaires.
PowerBalance luminaires have a consistent light output and offer stable colour
performance, their long lamp life means cost of ownership is low making them a
smart, cost-effective lighting choice. In circulation areas, PowerBalance
luminaires are complemented by LuxSpace Compact and StyliD mini recessed LED
down-lighters providing feature lighting.
Philips StyliD LED luminaire |
To further maximise energy savings, lighting is Olympic
House is controlled using Philips’ Dynalite control system which utilises the
DALI protocol based on an Ethernet backbone. The control system has been
configured so that other areas of the building can be added into the control
system at a later date; the control system will be regularly maintained by
Philips through their Control After-Care Package. As well as adding new areas
to the system, Dynalite head end software enables MAG to easily reconfigure the
lighting should the layout of the workspaces change in the future.
In office areas daylight harvesting technology is used
meaning the lighting is linked to photocells and dimmed according to the rhythm
of the natural daylight ensuring the required lighting levels are maintained
using the minimum amount of energy. In areas of variable occupancy, presence
detection sensors are used to ensure lighting is only on when required. In
addition to these innovations, Olympic House’s meeting rooms have pre-set scene
controls, while the board room has a touch screen interface which offers a more
extensive control of the luminaires.
Light provided by Philips has transformed both Olympic House
and Terminal 2. Since the switch-over, MAG has received positive feedback from
staff and customers alike. After seeing the effects of these renovations, MAG staff
from areas which were not included in the switch-over, have now requested LED
lighting within their departments!
For more information on any of the lighting or control
systems within this project or any LED product visit our website http://theledspecialist.co.uk/ or call the
office 0118 950 7125 to speak to an informed lighting specialist.
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