Earthing and Surge Protection for Power Installations
About this course

Overview

Earthing is the part of an installation nobody looks at until something fails. You cover soil resistivity testing and what the results actually mean, earth mat design, bonding practice, and specifying lightning and surge protection that meets code on industrial and utility sites.

What you will be able to do

Learning outcomes

  • Interpret soil resistivity survey data
  • Design a compliant earthing system
  • Apply correct bonding arrangements
  • Specify lightning protection for a site
  • Select and place surge protection devices
What the course sets out to do

Course objectives

  • Measure and interpret soil resistivity
  • Design earthing systems and earth mats
  • Apply bonding practice for safety
  • Specify lightning protection to code
  • Select surge protection devices
Course content

Modules

01

Earthing Principles

The purpose and function of earthing and bonding.

02

Soil Resistivity

Measures and interprets soil resistivity for earth design.

03

Earth-Mat Design

Designs earth grids to meet step and touch voltage limits.

04

Bonding Practice

Applies equipotential bonding for safety and equipment protection.

05

Lightning Protection

Specifies code-compliant lightning protection systems.

06

Surge Protection

Selects and coordinates surge protection devices.

Who it is for

Target audience

Electrical design engineers, utility engineers, and installation and maintenance staff.

Before you start

Prerequisites

An electrical engineering background is recommended.

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