COURSE OVERVIEW:

The stability of electronic systems and the safety of personnel depend on a low-impedance path to earth and effective electromagnetic compatibility. This course provides a comprehensive technical exploration of "Equipotential Bonding" and "Grounding," focusing on the elimination of voltage gradients that cause equipment failure and electric shock. Participants will explore the mechanics of "Soil Resistivity," learning how to design and measure earth electrode systems that remain effective under fault and lightning conditions.

The scope of this training addresses the intersection of power grounding and signal shielding, focusing on the prevention of noise interference in sensitive instrumentation. It covers the technical nuances of "Shielding Theory," focusing on the correct termination of cable shields to prevent ground loops while maintaining high-frequency attenuation. The curriculum provides a detailed focus on "Surge Protective Devices" (SPD), ensuring that participants can design a coordinated protection zone that safeguards against atmospheric transients and industrial switching surges.

Coverage includes the implementation of advanced testing techniques for "Ground Impedance" and "Soil Analysis." Attendees will learn to utilize the "Fall-of-Potential" method and "Clamp-On" testing to verify the integrity of buried grids. By combining physics-based theory with practical mitigation strategies, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to harden electrical infrastructure against electromagnetic disturbances and transient overvoltages.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the distinct roles of "Safety Grounding" versus "Signal Grounding."
• Identify the sources of "Transient Overvoltages" and their impact on electronics.
• Conduct "Soil Resistivity" surveys using the Wenner Four-Pin method.
• Design "Earth Electrode Systems" using rods, plates, and mesh grids.
• Implement "Equipotential Bonding" to eliminate stray voltage hazards.
• Explain "Shielding" principles for RFI and EMI mitigation.
• Prevent "Ground Loops" through correct single-point and multi-point grounding.
• Select and size "Surge Protective Devices" (SPD) for Type 1, 2, and 3 applications.
• Calculate "Grounding Resistance" for various soil conditions and geometries.
• Utilize "Earth Testers" to perform Fall-of-Potential measurements.
• Evaluate the integrity of "Lightning Protection Systems" (LPS).
• Troubleshoot "Noise" and "Interference" in automated control systems.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Electrical Design Engineers, Instrumentation Technicians, Telecom Engineers, Maintenance Managers, and Power Quality Specialists.

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.