Estudio de la factibilidad y análisis técnico económico de sistemas de iluminación natural conformado por lumiductos: caso de estudio una oficina administrativa de Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Sede Cuenca

Abstract

This project focuses on analyzing the technical feasibility of natural lighting through solar tubes (light ducts) in an administrative office of the Electrical Engineering department at the Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Cuenca campus. Solar irradiance data is collected using meteorological tools and used in a mathematical model that determines indoor illuminance, evaluating the light transmission efficiency along the tube. Based on this data and following lighting standards, the required number of solar tubes and the recommended levels of indoor illuminance are established. In addition, the model is validated using specialized lighting simulation software such as Dialux and Velux. Finally, an economic analysis is included to assess the potential implementation of this natural lighting system in the future.