Description
In this course, you will learn:
- Electrical Design in AutoCAD
- Lighting Design in DiaLux
- Lighting & Power Distribution Design
- Defining Engineering Formulas in Excel Sheets
- Solving several Electrical Low Voltage Related Equations Manually & By Using Excel Sheets
- Coordinating with other teams when designing an electrical system
- Gathering of the precise information needed from other engineering departments
- Design of Earthing & Lightning Systems
Syllabus:
1. Lighting Design Using DIALux
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- Introducing DIALux Menu Toolbar
- Importing Architectural Plan from AutoCAD into DIALux
- Preparation of Rooms Using Construction Menu Toolbar in DIALux
- Light Fixtures' Selection for Different Types of Ceilings
- Calculation of Lux Levels
- Documentation & Exporting DIALux Calculations into AutoCAD Format
- Copying Exported Light Fixtures to Architectural Drawing in AutoCAD
2. Lighting Distribution
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- Folders Management & Arrangement
- Normal Light Distribution
- Normal & Emergency Light Distribution
- Slave Luminaires & Exit Lights Distribution
- Important Notes for Locating Light Switches
- Explanation of Different Types of Light Switches
- Distribution of Light Switches
- Connection of Lighting Wiring Circuits
- Preparation of Lighting Legend and Finalization
3. Power Distribution
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- Gathering Information & Preparation of Power Plan
- Locating Wall Sockets & Floor Boxes
- Locating Power Switches for AC Fan Coil Units
- Locating Power Switches for Water Heaters & Fans
- Connection of Power Sockets in Circuits
- Assigning Circuit Numbers for Power Loads
- Locating Isolators for AC Outdoor Units
- Distribution of Panel Boards & Selection of Electrical Rooms
4. Distribution Board Schedules & Single Line Diagrams
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- Creating a DB Schedule Using Excel Sheet
- Defining Equations for a DB Schedule Using Excel
- Defining Loads for a DB Schedule in Excel Sheet
- Transferring a DB Schedule From Excel to AutoCAD
- Interpreting a Single Line Diagram
- Interpreting a Single Line Diagram with a Generator Backup Source
- Designing a New Single Line Diagram
5. Low Voltage Design Calculations
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- Sizing of Low Voltage Transformers
- Sizing of a Backup Generator
- Cable Type Selection
- Cable Size Selection
- Circuit Breaker Size Selection
- Circuit Breaker Type Selection
- Voltage Drop Calculation
- Short Circuit Calculation
- Voltage Drop & Short Circuit Current Calculation Using One Excel Sheet
- Voltage Drop & Short Circuit Current Calculation Using Two Separate Excel Sheets
- Power Factor Correction & Sizing of Capacitor Banks
6. Earthing & Lightning Systems
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- Earthing System
- Earthing System Calculations Using Excel Sheet
- Lightning Protection System
- Earthing & Lightning Systems Design in AutoCAD