Design of Illumination, Earthing and Lightning Protection
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Design of Illumination, Earthing and Lightning Protection
This course is part of Smart Building Systems- Electrical and ELV Specialization
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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
8 assignments
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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 videos•Total 132 minutes
- About the Specialization•3 minutes
- About the Course•3 minutes
- Power Factor Correction and Power Quality•11 minutes
- Power Factor and Low Power Factor Implications •9 minutes
- Advantages and Types of Power Factor •5 minutes
- Harmonics and HPFC•4 minutes
- Working Principle of SHC, APFC, HFPC•8 minutes
- Short Circuit, Its Calculation and Causes •5 minutes
- Worked out examples- Part 1•9 minutes
- Worked out examples- Part 2•10 minutes
- Introduction to cables and Types - 1•10 minutes
- Introduction to cables and Types - 2•11 minutes
- Cable Selection and Sizing with Example •13 minutes
- Cable Voltage Drop with Example•9 minutes
- Busducts and its Types, Voltage Drop Calculation•9 minutes
- Electrical Trunking and its Worked Out Example•13 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Cable Tray Sizing with Example •10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Assessment on Electrical Calculations•30 minutes
- Electrical Calculations•30 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 videos•Total 89 minutes
- Introduction of UPS•11 minutes
- Important Components of UPS•9 minutes
- Types of UPS - Part I•13 minutes
- Types of UPS - Part II•12 minutes
- UPS and Battery Room Spacing Plan with Worked Out Example•7 minutes
- Batteries for UPS and its Types - Part I•9 minutes
- Batteries for UPS and its Types - Part II•13 minutes
- Battery Sizing, Battery Room and Ventilation Requirements•4 minutes
- UPS System Design Configuration Redundancy •7 minutes
- Use of UPS against Power Quality Problems•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Assessment on UPS and Battery System •30 minutes
- Untitled•30 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 videos•Total 101 minutes
- Introduction of Earthing•7 minutes
- Types of Earthing, Codes and Standards•3 minutes
- Earthing System Arrangement, Components and Types of Electrodes•9 minutes
- Methods of Earthing •4 minutes
- Soil Resistivity •8 minutes
- Factors Influencing Earthing System and Sizing •10 minutes
- Earth Mat•6 minutes
- Lightning Overview•6 minutes
- Lightning Protection System, Types and Methods•14 minutes
- Lightning Protection Types, Methods and Components •7 minutes
- Earthing Termination System•5 minutes
- Lightning Protection in Various Components•11 minutes
- Surge Protection Device•10 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Design Procedure of Earth Mat with Example•10 minutes
- Lightning Protection System Calculations•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Assessment on Earthing System, Lightening and Surge Protection•30 minutes
- Earthing System, Lightening and Surge Protection•30 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 videos•Total 124 minutes
- Basics of Lighting System •14 minutes
- Types of Luminaries and Lighting - Part 1•12 minutes
- Types of Luminaries and Lighting - Part 2•12 minutes
- Lighting Design, Calculation with Example - Part 1•13 minutes
- Lighting Design, Calculation with Example - Part 2•12 minutes
- Lighting Spacing Principles •3 minutes
- Preparation of Lighting Layout - Part 1•11 minutes
- Preparation of Lighting Layout - Part 2•6 minutes
- Lighting Drawing Checklist•2 minutes
- Lighting Control System - Basic Function and Goal•5 minutes
- Lighting Control •10 minutes
- Basics of Dimming and Dimming Techniques •6 minutes
- Input and Output Elements•10 minutes
- Wired and Wireless Lighting Control •4 minutes
- Lighting Management System and its Application•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Purpose of Recessed Lighting•10 minutes
- Lighting Control System Overview and Types•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Assessment on Basics of Lighting, its Calculation and Control System•30 minutes
- Basics of Lighting, its Calculation and Control System•30 minutes
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