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EARTHING AND LIGHTING PROTECTION SYSTEM

Location

Dubai, UAE

Date

From Date: 24-Feb-2025
To Date: 28-Feb-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

English

Discipline

Electrical and Power Engineering

Introduction

This course offers a detailed understanding of earthing (grounding) and lightning protection systems. It covers the principles, design, and implementation of effective earthing systems to ensure safety and prevent electrical hazards. Additionally, it delves into the design and installation of lightning protection systems to safeguard structures from lightning strikes. The course aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement and maintain these critical safety systems.

Objective

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the basic principles of earthing and lightning protection.
Design and install effective earthing systems for various structures.
Implement lightning protection measures for buildings and installations.
Conduct tests and evaluations to ensure the effectiveness of earthing and lightning protection systems.
Apply standards and regulations for safety and compliance.

Audience

Electrical engineers and technicians.
Safety officers and managers.
Maintenance personnel working with electrical systems.
Designers and contractors involved in electrical infrastructure.
Professionals in the construction and industrial sectors seeking to understand electrical safety measures.

Content

COURSE PROGRAM:

Day 1: Introduction to Earthing and Lightning Protection

Overview of electrical safety and its importance
Basic principles of earthing (grounding)
Lightning phenomena and the need for lightning protection
Standards and regulations governing earthing and lightning protection systems

Day 2: Earthing System Design

Types of earthing systems (TT, TN, IT systems)
Design considerations for effective earthing
Soil resistivity and its impact on earthing design
Sizing of earthing conductors and electrodes

Day 3: Lightning Protection System Design

Components of a lightning protection system (air terminals, down conductors, earth electrodes)
Design principles for lightning protection systems
Risk assessment for lightning strikes
Standards for lightning protection system design (IEC 62305, NFPA 780)

Day 4: Installation and Testing of Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems

Installation techniques for earthing systems
Proper installation of lightning protection components
Testing earthing resistance and continuity
Testing and inspection of lightning protection systems
Troubleshooting common installation issues

Day 5: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Safety

Routine maintenance practices for earthing and lightning protection systems
Troubleshooting common problems in earthing systems
Identifying and correcting faults in lightning protection systems
Safety protocols during installation and maintenance
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Certificate

Define Management Consultants Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences. Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
20% Videos& General Discussions

Course Details