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Course Overview
This practical hands-on course will teach you how to perform earthing design modelling and calculations using ELEK SafeGrid Earthing Software.
The course is delivered by our team of earthing experts via online using presentations, hands-on practical exercises, live demonstrations, and Q&A sessions.
The course is suitable for attendees from beginner level to seasoned earthing experts. Attendees are sure to gain a lot of useful practical skills and technical knowledge.
This course is eligible to 12 hours of professional development (CPD) with Engineers Australia, and other such engineering accreditating institutions.
Attendance Options
- Live Online
12 hours delivered over three consecutive days during business hours in London (GMT) timezone.
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Course Outline
This course will cover the following aspects of using ELEK SafeGrid Earthing Software:
Fundamentals of Earthing System Modelling
- What is the purpose of earthing system modelling?
- What are the main components of earthing modelling software?
- What happens during an earth fault?
- Invalidity of equipotential grid models and maximum grid size.
- How to reduce grid impedance and GPR.
- Effects of grid area, burial depth, conductor size, compression ratio, and number of conductors on performance.
- How should you use earthing rods?
- How to model:
- Metal fences.
- Concrete slabs.
- Ground enhancement materials.
- Multilayer soil resistivity measurements and modelling.
- Safety criteria and reach touch voltage concept.
- High-frequency modelling.
Earthing Systems Design
- What is the earthing system design process?
- What are the relevant earthing design standards?
- Applicable safety criteria and how to use them.
- How to determine acceptable step and touch voltages.
- Distribution system earthing:
- What resistance should the grid be?
- Should HV and LV be common bonded or separately earthed?
- Understanding the relevant project requirements.
- Structuring a professional earthing design report.
- Hands-on practical design of a substation earthing system following all the steps.
Lightning Protection Design
- Risk analysis for lightning protection design.
- What are the methods for lightning protection design (rolling sphere, collection volume, protection angle)?
- Hands-on design of a substation lightning protection system using the rolling sphere method.
Technical Features and Modules of SafeGrid
- What is the earthing system design process?
- How to use the modules including:
- Design Settings.
- Fault Current Distribution.
- Soil Modelling.
- Build Grid including importing CAD files.
- Safety Criteria and voltage profiles.
- Display Results.
- Hands-on practical exercises teaching how to use the modules.
Hands-on Software Modelling
- Modelling of grids.
- Conductor sizing and modelling the effects.
- Optimal rod spacing.
- Soil resistivity modelling from Wenner field measurements.
- Fall-of-potential test simulation.
- Fault current distribution calculation for complex cable and overhead line systems.
Prerequisites
An understanding of basic earthing concepts such as what is grid resistance, grid potential rise, earth faults, and touch voltage, will help.
You will need to have access to a licenced copy of ELEK SafeGrid Earthing Software. A general awareness of what the software is for, and its applications would be beneficial.
Please contact us if you would need to organise a licenced copy of SafeGrid for the course.
What's Included
The registration fee covers live online attendance for one attendee.
An official certificate of completion suitable for claiming CPD points.
About the Presenter
Jayson Patrick
Jayson is an electrical power engineer with 20 years of experience in electrical power engineering design and electrical power systems modelling.
Jayson is currently the technical director at ELEK Software and leads a team of electrical power engineers, technical researchers, and software developers.
Jayson has extensive experience delivering technical software training and presenting technial papers to audiences.
Terms & Conditions
1. Pricing and Tax
- All prices quoted are exclusive of GST unless otherwise specified.
2. Course Booking and Confirmation
- Bookings are confirmed only upon full payment.
- A confirmation email with event details, access links, and materials will be issued once registration is complete.
- ELEK reserves the right to decline registrations if participant limits are exceeded or if eligibility criteria are not met.
3. Cancellations and Refunds
- Cancellations made more than five (5) business days prior to the scheduled start date may be transferred to another available session without penalty.
- Cancellations made within five (5) business days of the course start date will forfeit the full course fee.
- Substitute attendees are welcome at no additional charge.
- If ELEK cancels or reschedules a session due to insufficient participant numbers or unforeseen circumstances, participants will be notified.
4. Course Delivery
- Training sessions may be conducted in person or online.
5. Certificates and Professional Development (CPD)
- Courses qualify for Type II CPD hours (as listed in each session).
6. Intellectual Property
- All course materials, software demonstrations, and recordings remain the intellectual property of ELEK Software.
- Participants may not reproduce, share, or distribute content without prior written consent.
7. Data Privacy and Communication
- Participant information will be used strictly for event administration and relevant ELEK communications (as per our Privacy Policy).
- ELEK complies with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) and all relevant privacy regulations.
8. Liability
- ELEK Software will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in the course or reliance on training content.
- Total liability shall not exceed the course fee paid.
9. Governing Law
- These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and disputes shall be resolved in its courts.
10. Contact
- For any questions regarding terms, cancellations, or registration:
ELEK Software, Level 6.03, 234–242 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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