COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the electrical principles and practical techniques required to ensure signal integrity in industrial control systems and computer networks. In modern automated facilities, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and improper grounding are leading causes of system instability, data corruption, and hardware failure. This program establishes the theoretical framework needed to identify and mitigate electrical noise and grounding anomalies in sensitive electronic environments.

The scope of this training encompasses the technical design of grounding systems, including the distinction between safety grounding and signal reference grounding. Participants will explore the various types of electrical noise such as common-mode and transverse-mode and examine how these disturbances couple into control loops and communication links. The curriculum provides a detailed look at the installation requirements for PLC cabinets, DCS workstations, and high-speed data centers.

Coverage includes practical mitigation strategies, such as the use of shielded cables, isolation transformers, and surge protective devices. Attendees will learn how to troubleshoot complex grounding loops, measure ground resistance, and specify appropriate cable segregation to prevent cross-talk. By focusing on both regulatory compliance and engineering best practices, the course ensures that participants can design and maintain electrical infrastructures that protect sensitive equipment from the hazards of industrial power systems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Analyze the relationship between grounding, bonding, and signal integrity.
• Differentiate between Safety Grounding and Signal Reference Grounding.
• Identify sources of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
• Implement effective shielding and cable segregation strategies.
• Design "Single-Point Grounding" systems for sensitive control equipment.
• Troubleshoot Ground Loops and identify their impact on analog signals.
• Specify and install Surge Protective Devices (SPD) for electronic hardware.
• Utilize Isolation Transformers to mitigate common-mode noise.
• Measure Soil Resistivity and Ground Electrode Resistance correctly.
• Evaluate the impact of Harmonics and Power Quality on computer systems.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, NEC, and international grounding standards.
• Develop a systematic plan for grounding audits and maintenance.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Electrical Engineers, Instrumentation Technicians, Automation Specialists, IT Infrastructure Managers, and Facility Maintenance Engineers.

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.