Surge Protection to BS EN/IEC 62305 Unit 1: Introduction to atmospheric lightning, its origin and the damages it can cause
This unit will introduce the lightning phenomenon, hazardous outcomes, damages and losses that can be caused by lightning events.
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| Partner Details | Dr Tony Sung, Director, Energy Reduction Management Ltd Tony is an independent Chartered Energy and Electrical Engineering Consultant. Tony was the course tutor for the MEng(Hons) degree course in Architectural Science and Engineering Services at Manchester University. He has given lectures in Lightning and Surge Protection to BEng(Hons), MEng(Hons) and MSc students in UK and Overseas universities. He is currently the Chairman of CIBSE Electrical Services Group and representing CIBSE on BS7671 the main JPEL64 committee. Mr Robin Earl, Market Development Manager, DEHN (UK) Ltd. Robin has over twenty years experience of the field surge protection, originally trained by DEHN and SOHNE prior to the establishment of the DEHN UK Office. He is currently serving in BS7671 JPEL64 subcommittee D on Surge Protection and Foundation Earthing. He has presented many CPD seminars on Surge Protection and Lightning protection to IET and CIBSE members. |
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• Appreciate how atmospheric lightning events occur in nature.
• Appreciate the hazardous outcomes of direct lightning hits.
• Appreciate the devastating damages and losses that can be caused by atmospheric lightning events that occur around us.
