Earthing & Lightning System Design

This course provides a practical understanding of earthing and lightning protection systems used in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. It covers the fundamentals of electrical earthing, grounding methods, and the importance of maintaining safe fault-current paths. Participants learn about different types of earthing systems and the selection of suitable earthing electrodes and conductors. The course explains earthing design calculations, earth resistance requirements, and equipment grounding practices. It also introduces lightning protection principles and the design of lightning protection systems for buildings and industrial facilities. Participants learn about air terminals, down conductors, earth termination systems, and lightning protection zones. The course covers bonding and equipotential connections to reduce electrical hazards during fault and lightning conditions. Practical considerations for equipment, substations, transformers, panels, structures, and cable systems are discussed. Relevant standards, safety requirements, drawings, layouts, and design documentation are also introduced. Overall, the course helps participants develop practical skills for designing reliable earthing and lightning protection systems.