<br />Republic of Iraq<br />Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research<br />Al-Mustaqbal University<br />Department of Electrical Engineering Technologies<br />Prepared by:<br />Asst. Lecturer Ruqayah Ahmed Mutar<br />Asst. Lecturer Ali Abbas Mohammed<br />Asst. Lecturer Ali Imad Naji<br />Asst. Lecturer Zahraa Imad Fadel<br />Case Study:<br />Unnecessary Electricity Consumption in<br />AL-Mustaqbal University Buildings<br />2<br />1. Introduction: Many educational institutions suffer from unnecessary<br />electricity consumption, leading to increased operational costs and reduced<br />energy efficiency. This study aims to analyze electricity consumption in<br />some university buildings by highlighting the number of lights operating<br />without benefit and the amount of current consumed.<br />2. Data Analysis: Lighting consumption was observed in the following<br />buildings:<br />• Engineering Building:<br />o Number of indoor lights operating without benefit: 87<br />o Number of outdoor lights operating without benefit: 10<br />o Number of external ballasts operating without benefit: 4<br />o Total number of lights operating without benefit: 101<br />o Total current consumed for lighting: 25.25A<br />• Medical Building 1:<br />o Number of lights on the ground floor operating without<br />benefit: 54<br />3<br />o Number of lights on the first floor operating without benefit:<br />54<br />o Number of outdoor lights operating without benefit: 5<br />o Total number of lights operating without benefit: 113<br />o Total current consumed for lighting: 28.25A<br />4<br />• Other Areas (Humanities, Science College, Pharmacy, Graduate<br />Studies):<br />o These rely on the photosensor system (automatic light<br />shutoff), reducing unnecessary electricity consumption.<br />3. Potential Impacts:<br />• Increased operational costs: Unnecessary lighting increases the<br />institution's electricity bill.<br />• Negative environmental impact: Excessive electricity<br />consumption contributes to higher carbon emissions, negatively<br />affecting the environment.<br />5<br />• Reduced equipment lifespan: Continuous operation of lights<br />decreases their lifespan and increases maintenance and replacement<br />costs.<br />4. Proposed Solutions:<br />1. Install motion sensors and photosensors in all buildings to<br />automatically turn lights on and off when needed.<br />2. Raise awareness among students and staff about the importance<br />of energy conservation.<br />3. Upgrade the lighting system using energy-efficient LED bulbs.<br />4. Implement a manual light shutdown policy during unnecessary<br />periods through periodic monitoring.<br />5. Final Recommendations:<br />• Conduct regular electricity consumption audits in all university<br />buildings.<br />• Expand the use of the photosensor system to cover all buildings,<br />as implemented in other areas.<br />• Encourage the use of renewable energy systems, such as solar<br />panels, to reduce dependence on the conventional power grid.<br />• Activate an incentive program for staff and students to propose<br />innovative ideas and solutions for energy conservation.<br />6. Conclusion: Addressing the issue of unnecessary energy consumption<br />in educational institutions is a crucial step toward sustainability and<br />resource conservation. By implementing the proposed solutions, energy<br />consumption can be reduced, and the institution's operational efficiency<br />can be improved.<br />Al-Mustaqbal University, the first university in Iraq.