Construction Site Electrical System Design

Learn how to design a safe, flexible and durable electrical system for any construction site

Created by: Stephen Brooks
Chartered Electrical Engineer

What Will I Learn?

• Learn what a grounding system is and how to install one effectively
• understand how a residual current device ( RCD ) operates
• Understand the effects current has on the human body
• Know how to connect a site electrical distribution system
• Understand how a generator is connected
• Know how to install electrical cables across a roadway
• Understand electrical diversity and how it can be used.
• Learn a basic methodlogy for sizing electrical breakers
• Learn how to size electrical cables for current capacity and volt drop
• Understand how a lock and tag system can be used to make an electrical system safe
• Learn how to safely energise an electrical system for the first time
• Understand the different types of electrical fault
• Understand the difference between balanced and unbalanced loads

Requirements

• A basic understanding of electrical principles
• a calculator

Target audience

• students wanting to learn about the real world application of electrical design
• electricians who are installing and operating construction site systems
• safety officers who want to understand the principles of site electrical systems and how to operate them safely
• electrical engineers of all grades