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Design of Illumination, Earthing and Lightning Protection

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learners will be able to design lighting system, earthing and lightning protection schemes ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with standards

  • They will also gain the ability to size UPS and battery systems to provide uninterrupted power for critical building loads.

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May 2026

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This course is part of the Smart Building Systems- Electrical and ELV Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of key building services essential for safe and efficient electrical design, focusing on illumination systems, earthing, lightning protection, and backup power solutions. Learners will begin with fundamental electrical calculations and progress to designing UPS and battery systems that ensure continuity of supply for critical loads. The course also covers earthing systems, lightning and surge protection, emphasizing safety, fault management, and equipment protection.

In addition, learners will explore the principles of lighting design, including illumination calculations, fixture selection, and control strategies for energy-efficient buildings. By the end of the course, learners will be able to design lighting systems based on lux requirements, develop effective earthing and protection schemes, and size UPS systems for reliable operation. They will also understand how these systems integrate within a building’s overall electrical infrastructure. What makes this course unique is its practical, design-oriented approach, combining core theory with real-world applications and decision-making scenarios. Completing this course equips learners with critical skills for roles in electrical design, building services, and smart infrastructure engineering. Target learners: • Graduate engineers seeking practical knowledge in Smart Building Electrical & ELV systems. • Design consultants and project engineers working on building and infrastructure projects. • Commissioning, maintenance, and facility professionals involved in smart building technologies.

This course delivers comprehensive technical knowledge on power factor correction, power quality, and electrical distribution system design. It starts with the fundamentals of power factor, examining both operational and cost-related impacts, and progresses to correction methods ranging from conventional capacitor banks to advanced solutions such as SHiC, APFC, and HFPC systems. The module also explores harmonics and their effects on system reliability and equipment lifespan, along with practical harmonic mitigation approaches. Learners are introduced to short-circuit theory, fault calculation techniques, and worked examples to enhance understanding of system protection. In addition, the course covers key electrical distribution components—including cables, cable trays, busducts, and trunking systems—while providing practical exposure to cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and busduct design considerations. This course is well suited for electrical design engineers, commissioning engineers, site engineers, and professionals involved in building services, industrial power systems, and distribution network design.

What's included

16 videos1 reading2 assignments

16 videosTotal 132 minutes
  • About the Specialization3 minutes
  • About the Course3 minutes
  • Power Factor Correction and Power Quality11 minutes
  • Power Factor and Low Power Factor Implications 9 minutes
  • Advantages and Types of Power Factor 5 minutes
  • Harmonics and HPFC4 minutes
  • Working Principle of SHC, APFC, HFPC8 minutes
  • Short Circuit, Its Calculation and Causes 5 minutes
  • Worked out examples- Part 19 minutes
  • Worked out examples- Part 210 minutes
  • Introduction to cables and Types - 110 minutes
  • Introduction to cables and Types - 211 minutes
  • Cable Selection and Sizing with Example 13 minutes
  • Cable Voltage Drop with Example9 minutes
  • Busducts and its Types, Voltage Drop Calculation9 minutes
  • Electrical Trunking and its Worked Out Example13 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Cable Tray Sizing with Example 10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Assessment on Electrical Calculations30 minutes
  • Electrical Calculations30 minutes

This module provides a comprehensive overview of UPS and battery systems used in critical power applications such as commercial buildings, data centers, hospitals, and industrial facilities. It introduces UPS operating principles, key components, and working mechanisms, followed by an exploration of different UPS types, configurations, and redundancy strategies for high-availability systems. Learners will also gain insight into battery technologies, sizing methods, and battery room layout requirements, including ventilation and safety considerations. Practical examples for UPS and battery room spacing help connect theory with real-world design implementation, while the module emphasizes the role of UPS systems in improving power quality and ensuring reliable operation of critical loads. It is designed for electrical design engineers, commissioning engineers, facility engineers, and professionals involved in backup power and critical infrastructure design.

What's included

10 videos2 assignments

10 videosTotal 89 minutes
  • Introduction of UPS11 minutes
  • Important Components of UPS9 minutes
  • Types of UPS - Part I13 minutes
  • Types of UPS - Part II12 minutes
  • UPS and Battery Room Spacing Plan with Worked Out Example7 minutes
  • Batteries for UPS and its Types - Part I9 minutes
  • Batteries for UPS and its Types - Part II13 minutes
  • Battery Sizing, Battery Room and Ventilation Requirements4 minutes
  • UPS System Design Configuration Redundancy 7 minutes
  • Use of UPS against Power Quality Problems5 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Assessment on UPS and Battery System 30 minutes
  • Untitled30 minutes

This course provides a comprehensive overview of earthing systems, lightning protection, and surge protection for building and industrial electrical installations. It covers the fundamentals of earthing, including system types, installation methods, applicable standards, and practical considerations, along with soil resistivity testing, factors influencing performance, and earth mat design with calculation principles. The module also introduces lightning phenomena and the design of Lightning Protection Systems (LPS), including protection methods, components, and termination systems, and explains the role of surge protection devices in safeguarding electrical and electronic equipment. It is designed for electrical design engineers, site engineers, commissioning professionals, and consultants working on building services, substations, and industrial infrastructure projects.

What's included

13 videos2 readings2 assignments

13 videosTotal 101 minutes
  • Introduction of Earthing7 minutes
  • Types of Earthing, Codes and Standards3 minutes
  • Earthing System Arrangement, Components and Types of Electrodes9 minutes
  • Methods of Earthing 4 minutes
  • Soil Resistivity 8 minutes
  • Factors Influencing Earthing System and Sizing 10 minutes
  • Earth Mat6 minutes
  • Lightning Overview6 minutes
  • Lightning Protection System, Types and Methods14 minutes
  • Lightning Protection Types, Methods and Components 7 minutes
  • Earthing Termination System5 minutes
  • Lightning Protection in Various Components11 minutes
  • Surge Protection Device10 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Design Procedure of Earth Mat with Example10 minutes
  • Lightning Protection System Calculations10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Assessment on Earthing System, Lightening and Surge Protection30 minutes
  • Earthing System, Lightening and Surge Protection30 minutes

This course provides a comprehensive overview of lighting system fundamentals, design methodologies, and modern control technologies used in building applications. It covers types of luminaires, lighting arrangements such as recessed lighting, and practical lighting design calculations including spacing and layout preparation. Learners will also gain guidance on reviewing lighting drawings to meet design standards and performance requirements. The module further introduces lighting control systems, including dimming methods, input/output devices, wired and wireless solutions, and intelligent lighting management, with a focus on energy efficiency, user comfort, and smart building integration.

What's included

15 videos2 readings2 assignments

15 videosTotal 124 minutes
  • Basics of Lighting System 14 minutes
  • Types of Luminaries and Lighting - Part 112 minutes
  • Types of Luminaries and Lighting - Part 212 minutes
  • Lighting Design, Calculation with Example - Part 113 minutes
  • Lighting Design, Calculation with Example - Part 212 minutes
  • Lighting Spacing Principles 3 minutes
  • Preparation of Lighting Layout - Part 111 minutes
  • Preparation of Lighting Layout - Part 26 minutes
  • Lighting Drawing Checklist2 minutes
  • Lighting Control System - Basic Function and Goal5 minutes
  • Lighting Control 10 minutes
  • Basics of Dimming and Dimming Techniques 6 minutes
  • Input and Output Elements10 minutes
  • Wired and Wireless Lighting Control 4 minutes
  • Lighting Management System and its Application4 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Purpose of Recessed Lighting10 minutes
  • Lighting Control System Overview and Types10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Assessment on Basics of Lighting, its Calculation and Control System30 minutes
  • Basics of Lighting, its Calculation and Control System30 minutes

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