Competency in Earthing and Lightning Protection

Overview

Competency in Earthing and Lightning Protection at Engineering Institute of Technology will commence by defining earthing and reviewing basic earthing needs followed by the basic principles of earthing. The components of earthing system and types of earthing system will be discussed to get a deeper understanding of earthing application. Adding to this, Earthing in Substation and UPS Earthing will be reviewed.

The second part of the course gives an exposure to Lightning. It discusses Lightning effects, including the vital topics such as Lightning safety, Lightning protection of structures, and Lightning protection of electrical lines and substations, which are crucial to protecting various components from lightning and its adverse effects. Adding to the Lightning, the topic Surge Protection will be explained, which involves the protection of electrical lines from other sources of lightning such as surges, transient voltages, electrical faults, switching, etc. Towards the end Maintenance of lightning protection systems, Safety regulations and Standards will be studied.

Potential Job Outcomes 

• Power System Engineers
• Principal/Senior Earthing Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Power Engineer
• Senior Electrical Designer
• Earthing & Bonding Engineer
• Instrumentation & Control Engineer
• Installation Engineer
• Consulting Engineer