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Overview
This Earthing Systems, Switchyard Lightning Protection, Control and Interlocking course at IDC Technologies is aimed at:
- Consulting engineers involved in design of substations
- Contractors executing projects involving electrical HV substations
- Electrical commissioning engineers
- Electrical engineers in large industries who are associated with power distribution
- Electrical engineers involved in power generating plants with utility scale generators
- Utility engineers dealing with power transmission and distribution systems
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Earth fault protection
- Touch and step voltages
- Earth grid and its role in safety
- Earth grid design
- Earth mat laying and welding
- Safety mesh at operating points
- Role of gravel layer in safety
- Basics of lightning and hazards
- Lightning protection
- Cone of protection and rolling sphere methods
- Selection of lightning arrestors
- DC power requirements for switchyard equipment
- DC equipment configuration and specifications
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Perth, Australia
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Electrical Engineering View 5 other Short Courses in Environmental Engineering in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Prerequisites:
- A good basic knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution equipment
- Experience in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting of substation equipment
- Some exposure to design will be an advantage but not essential
- A good theoretical background of electrical engineering and willingness to use and upgrade their numerical and computer skills
- A basic appreciation of the related engineering disciplines such as civil, structural and data communications
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents149 USD / full≈ 149 USD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents149 USD / full≈ 149 USD / full
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