Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 7 hours, C1 / C2
Course Overview
The aim of this course is to give electrical engineers currently involved in LV distribution design an understanding of the principle aspects of MV distribution design.
This course provides an introduction to the design of MV distribution systems for building including the selection of the MV switchgear, transformers and cables.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course attendees will:
Be aware of the principle regulations in Ireland in relation to MV distribution
Understand how to select the most appropriate switchgear system for a particular application
Understand the function of CTs, VTs, protection relays, battery alarm tripping units and other ancillary equipment
Understand the factors involved in selection and sizing an MV cable
Programme
Part 1 - MV Distribution - Regulations
ESB Networks: - Conditions Governing Connection to the Distribution System
National Wiring Rules for Installations over 1 kV ac
Part 2 - MV Switchgear
Circuit Breakers - Vacuum v SF6 and AIS v GIS
Current Transformers (CTs) and Voltage Transformers (VTs)
Protective Relays, types, settings, ANSI Codes
Earthing arrangements
Battery alarm tripping units
Part 3 – MV/LV Power Transformers
Power transformers ratings and selection to suit load
Oil filled vs. cast resin types
Transformer protection, alarm and trip signalling
Part 4 - MV Cables
Structure of MV cables, terminations etc.
Single core versus 3 core MV cables
Sizing of MV cables
Who Should Attend?
This course will benefit electrical engineers and contractors already involved in the supply chain of LV power distribution systems 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
- Alan Homan, Arup: “As an electrical consultant, I found the course very informative, and I got clarity on some things or buzz-words that will hugely benefit me now and going forward.”
- Wilson Costa, Amazon: “Fantastic course”
- Rory Yates, CBS Consulting Engineers: “Great material, well presented, experienced and knowledgeable presenter. Excellent CPD”
- “Well delivered to the point on topics in description. Proper insightful answers to questions based upon real life scenarios.”
- “Excellent course with actual material tailored to specifics for Ireland with is rare in the Medium Voltage sector.”
- “I found the course very informative and it covered a number of important MV design and installation related issues.”
Please contact the Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options. You can reach us by phone: 01 665 1305 or email cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie