Course Overview

This professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain a practical understanding of power distribution, switchgear, power cables, transformers, power factor correction, earthing, lightning protection, and network studies.

Program Details

This is a practical course in power distribution, focusing on medium voltage (1kV- 36kV) power considerations, switchgear, power cables, transformers, power factor correction, earthing, lightning protection, and network studies.

This course will help you understand practical power distribution fundamentals, determine short-circuit ratings quickly and effectively, and assess the influence of fault levers on switchgear ratings.

We will cover how to select the correct type of switchgear for the right application, and evaluate the advantages of modern state-of-the-art switchgear protection for your applications, including preventative maintenance information. You will also learn how to identify the different applications for various cable insulation types and how to specify correct power cable installation methods.

This course will also help you understand when and how to use single core cables versus three-core cables, as well as how to use and protect power transformers correctly. We will cover the ways of assessing and specifying correct grounding/earthing throughout your electrical network, and how to determine the need for Power Factor Correction (PFC) for your environment.

On top of this, you will learn how to assess the economic justification for installing PFC equipment, correctly specify PFC equipment and be aware of practical consequences, and confidently use computer simulation software to solve and predict power network problems.

Earthing and Lightning Protection Course Benefits

• Receive a Certificate of Completion from ASEEE.
• Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe.
• Flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time.
•  Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject.
•  Experience a global learning with students from various backgrounds and experience which is a great networking opportunity.
• Gain fundamental knowledge about Earthing, Bonding, Lightning, and Surge Protection.
• Study the basic principles of earthing, types and components of earthing and surge protection systems.
• Learn the latest industry standards and procedures for earthing and lightning protection.
• Get information on the best practices on earthing for mitigation against effects of faults and lightning strikes.