Basic Electrical Design for Buildings with AutoCad

Course Description:This course provides participants with all the necessary skills and knowledge to design electrical installations and also to operate and maintain these installations with the help of local and international standards and codes. It covers basic training of electrical design including Lighting and Illumination, Lighting Fixture calculation, Lighting Fixture layout, Conduit layout, Cable selection, Breaker selection, Single Line Diagram, BOQ preparation etc. along with basic autocad knowledge.This course consists of several design exercises for the candidates to carry out, which will help them to evaluate and explore the process of design and make them confident to design electrical distribution system independently.

Course Objective:

From this course, the candidates will have the knowledge to design the electrical distribution system in Residential Buildings, Commercial Buildings, and Industrial Buildings and in similar places which will enable them to conduct the verification as well as the inspection of any electrical installation. This course is industry-oriented and will make the participants ready for working in industries. They will also be highly valued by Engineering Design firms as they will not require any additional training after joining.

Who should attend and Why:

Electrical Engineers, who are interested to work on Buildings’ Electrical Design or in the Electrical Maintenance sections of any industry, should attend this course.

This course is industry-oriented and will make the participants ready for working in industries. They will also be highly valued by Engineering Design firms as they will not require any additional training after joining. They can also be self-employed after successful completion of this course.

Tools

AutoCAD Basics; Viewing Objects; AutoCAD Geometry; Modifying Objects; Dimension

Style; Printing in AutoCAD.

Course Outline:

#1 Introduction to Wiring System

What is Wiring System; Types of Wiring System; Methods of Wiring System; Terminology and Definitions: Electrical Fixture, Distribution Boxes, Circuit Breaker, Conduit etc.; Symbols and Legends; Switchboard, Sockets and other fixtures; Wattage Rating of electrical fixtures and appliances; Introduction to Building Regulations, Codes and Standards: BNBC, NFPA etc.

#2 Familiarization with AutoCAD Tools

AutoCAD Basics; Viewing Objects; AutoCAD Geometry; Modifying Objects; Dimension Style; Printing in AutoCAD.

#3 Fixture Layout using AutoCAD

Lighting Terminology and Definition; Room Index; Recommended Illumination Values; Lighting Calculation using Lumen Method; Selection of Appropriate Light Fittings; Selection of Appropriate Lamp; Ceiling Fan Design; Switches and Sockets Design; Introduction to Air-conditioners, Lifts and Elevators; Design of Air-conditioner and Ventilation Fan; Electrical Fixture Layout using AutoCAD Practically.

#4 Electrical Distribution System Design

Electrical Load Calculation: kW, kVA and Amp; Breaker Size and Type Selection; Conductor Size and Type Selection; Size Selection: Busbar Trunking (BBT), Earthing requirements and Methods; Circuit Database Preparation.

#5 Conduit Layout using AutoCAD

Methods of Point Wiring; Methods of Circuit Wiring; Guideline for Switchboard Connection; Guideline for Socket Connection; Conduit Size Calculation; Symbols used in Conduit Layout; Light-Fan Conduit Layout using AutoCAD; Power Socket Conduit Layout using AutoCAD.

#6 Single Line Diagram using AutoCAD

What is a Single Line Diagram; Why Single Line Diagram is required; Single Line Diagram Checklist; Symbols and Legend used in Single Line Diagram; Single Line Diagram of MDB; Single Line Diagram of Switchboards.

#7 Lightning Protection Diagram using AutoCAD

What is a Lightning Protection System; Terminology and Definition; Installation Materials; Installation Method; Diagram Preparation using AutoCAD; BOQ Preparation.

#8 Electrical Design of a multi-storied building using AutoCAD

Fixture Layout; Conduit Layout; Single Line Diagram; Lightning Protection System; BOQ Preparation