COURSE OVERVIEW:

Busway systems, or bus ducts, represent a modern and efficient alternative to traditional cable and conduit systems for power distribution in large commercial and industrial facilities. This course provides a detailed exploration of busway technology, focusing on the design, selection, and installation of sandwich-style and air-insulated busbar trunking. Participants will learn how to leverage the compact footprint and modular flexibility of busways to meet high power density requirements while minimizing voltage drop and installation time.

The scope of this training addresses the engineering calculations necessary for effective busway implementation, including short-circuit ratings, thermal performance, and voltage drop analysis. It covers the technical nuances of various conductor materials, such as copper and aluminum, and the insulation technologies that allow for safe operation in diverse environments. The curriculum focuses on the integration of plug-in units and feed-in boxes, providing a framework for creating scalable and maintainable distribution networks that can adapt to changing load requirements without significant downtime.

Coverage includes rigorous installation standards and commissioning procedures, emphasizing the importance of joint integrity and mechanical support. Attendees will learn to conduct insulation resistance and millivolt drop tests to ensure the reliability of the system before energization. By focusing on both the design phase and the practicalities of on-site implementation, the course ensures that engineering and construction professionals can deliver robust power distribution solutions that maximize efficiency and safety.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Compare the advantages of busway systems versus traditional cable-in-conduit.
• Select appropriate busway types for indoor, outdoor, and high-rise applications.
• Calculate voltage drop and power losses for long busway runs.
• Evaluate the short-circuit withstanding capacity of busbar supports.
• Design effective layouts including elbows, offsets, and flanged ends.
• Implement appropriate fire-stopping and expansion joint solutions.
• Manage the thermal expansion of conductors in vertical and horizontal runs.
• Execute professional joint assembly using torque-controlled bolting.
• Perform pre-commissioning testing, including insulation and contact resistance.
• Integrate plug-in units and circuit breakers into the busway trunking.
• Troubleshoot thermal hot spots using infrared thermography.
• Develop a preventative maintenance program for industrial busway systems.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Electrical Design Engineers, MEP Consultants, Project Managers, and Facility Engineers involved in the construction and maintenance of data centers, high-rise buildings, and industrial plants.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.