This course provides a comprehensive understanding of key building services essential for safe and efficient electrical design, focusing on illumination systems, earthing, lightning protection, and backup power solutions. Learners will begin with fundamental electrical calculations and progress to designing UPS and battery systems that ensure continuity of supply for critical loads. The course also covers earthing systems, lightning and surge protection, emphasizing safety, fault management, and equipment protection.

Design of Illumination, Earthing and Lightning Protection

Design of Illumination, Earthing and Lightning Protection
This course is part of Smart Building Systems- Electrical and ELV Specialization

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1 week to complete
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Learners will be able to design lighting system, earthing and lightning protection schemes ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with standards
They will also gain the ability to size UPS and battery systems to provide uninterrupted power for critical building loads.
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