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Protection against Lightning

Training Provider: SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Course Reference: TGS-2023020819
S$900
Original: S$3,000
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About This Course

1. Gain insights to updates in Code of Practice for Protection against Lightning: SS 555: 2018
2. Explain the nature and characteristics of lightning and surges
3. Assess the lightning risks associated with their projects or facilities
4. Interpret and apply the provisions in lightning protection code for compliance
5. Adopt appropriate lighting protection measures against life hazards
6. Design lightning protection systems for buildings and structures
7. Design lightning protection systems for services
8. Integrate earthing and bonding networks for electrical safety, lightning protection and EMI control
9. Adopt appropriate measures for protection against LEMP
10. Size and select appropriate surge protective devices

What You'll Learn

This 3-day intensive course provides an update to changes and new requirements in Singapore standards SS 555: 2018 code of practice for protection against lightning. Participants will gain a good understanding of the characteristics and effects of lightning and the best practices to adopt to alleviate its damaging effects. They will learn how to assess the vulnerabilities of their installations & facility and to implement effective mitigations against lightning hazards. Design principles and innovative solutions are illustrated through various case studies drawn from the instructors consulting work. Common pitfalls in implementation of lightning protection are explained. The course will help industry gain expertise in the design of safe and reliable lightning protection systems for implementation in buildings, transports, civil structures and etc.

Entry Requirements

Participants should have fundamental knowledge in electrical engineering in order to gain full benefits from the course

Course Details

Duration 24 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Not specified
Total Enrolled New course
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