Lighting layout design at cigarette paper packaging station for energy efficiency (Case study in a Cigarette Paper Company)

Abstract

Abstract Lighting plays a crucial role in achieving the targeted performance in the cigarette paper inspection department. The inspection process, which involves assessing paper quality for evenness, cleanliness, and symmetry, falls short of the goal of 77 reams per worker per shift. Illuminance levels currently average 55 lux, significantly below the recommended standard of 200 lux. This insufficient illumination leads to a failure to meet the required 178,200 lumens, resulting in the unmet cigarette paper production target. To address this issue, two alternatives are proposed. The first involves replacing the existing lamps with a different type and reorganizing the lamp layout. This layout adheres to the principle of uniformity and spacing criteria, resulting in the placement of seven lamps with a 4.08-meter gap between each. This arrangement ensures that lighting is concentrated directly above the packaging table and evenly distributed throughout the room. The second alternative is to augment the existing lighting by adding lamps to the packaging tables, each with a luminous flux of 200 lumens. These lamps can be conveniently attached to the table leaves and adjusted to suit the workers’ specific needs. These proposed changes aim to improve lighting conditions and subsequently enhance productivity in the cigarette paper inspection department.