Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 7 hours; Competence/s: 1
Course Delivery Options
Course Overview
This course provides an overview of the design of low voltage switchgear systems for buildings. The course can precede or follow on from LV Power Wiring Systems and Installation Practices.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, attendees will have learned:
- The main standards relative to LV switchgear assemblies;
- How to design LV distribution boards;
- How to select appropriate protective devices as listed in the programme below.
Course Programme
- Section 1 - LV Switchgear Standards
- Section 2 - Design of LV Distribution Boards
- Section 3 - Approximate Sizing of LV MDBs
- Section 4 - Package Substations
- Section 5 - Final Distribution Boards
- Section 6 - Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
- Section 7 - Power Factor Correction Equipment
- Section 8 - Protective Devices Overview
- Section 9 - MCBs
- Section 10 - MCCBs & ACBs
- Section 11 - RCDS
- Section 12 - Fusegear
- Section 13 - Selectivity in LV Power Networks
- Section 14 - Surge Protection Devices
- Section 15 - Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs)
- Section 16 - Load Transfer and Key Interlocking
- Section 17 - Busbar Trunking Systems
Who Should Attend
This course will benefit electrical engineers and contractors involved in the design of low-voltage switchgear and power distribution for buildings.
Trainer’s Profile
Brendan Dervan is a Chartered Engineer with over 40 years’ experience in all aspects of mechanical and electrical building services including design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. After completing an electrical apprenticeship in 1982 he went on to study electrical engineering in DIT.
He has worked in M&E consultancy at senior engineer / director level since 1990. In 1999 he started his own M&E consultancy, Dervan Engineering Consultants (DEC), which merged with Cundall in 2016. His Company provided M&E consultancy and project management services to a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors. In 2013, Brendan completed an MSc in Energy Management with TU Dublin. His thesis researched the improvement of energy efficiency in existing data centres.
Testimonials
- “Happy with the course. Brendan has vast experience in this area, and it came across in the training. He had the ability to explain the subject in clear and concise manner.”
- “Very enjoyable”
- “Very good training course. Thank you”
- “It was amazing for understanding the concept for LV Power Distribution Designing”
- “The course was excellent. The whole experience was very good. Brendan is very knowledgeable and brought good, practical experience to the course. Overall, well worth doing and really enjoyable.”
- “Very educational course and very well organized by Elva and presented by Brendan.”
- “Very informative & articulately presented. Good to see a Consulting Engineer's perspective on what he is looking for from the Panel Manufacturer”
Please contact the CPD Training Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options.