Electrical Low Voltage System Distribution Design

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

Lecture 1: Contents & End of Section Expectations

Lecture 2: Converting Shapes Into Blocks

Lecture 3: Introducing AutoCAD Commands (Drawing Toolbar)

Lecture 4: Modify Toolbar

Lecture 5: Status Toolbar

Chapter 2: Lighting Design Using DIALux

Lecture 1: Contents & End of Section Expectations

Lecture 2: Introducing DIALux Menu Toolbar

Lecture 3: Importing Architectural Plan from AutoCAD into DIALux

Lecture 4: Preparation of Rooms Using Construction Menu Toolbar in DIALux

Lecture 5: Light Fixtures' Selection for Different Types of Ceilings

Lecture 6: Calculation of Lux Levels

Lecture 7: Documentation & Exporting DIALux Calculations into AutoCAD Format

Lecture 8: Copying Exported Light Fixtures to Architectural Drawing in AutoCAD

Chapter 3: Lighting Distribution

Lecture 1: Contents & End of Section Expectations

Lecture 2: Folders Management & Arrangement

Lecture 3: Normal Light Distribution

Lecture 4: Normal & Emergency Light Distribution

Lecture 5: Slave Luminaires & Exit Lights Distribution

Lecture 6: Important Notes for Locating Light Switches

Lecture 7: Explanation of Different Types of Light Switches

Lecture 8: Distribution of Light Switches

Lecture 9: Connection of Lighting Wiring Circuits

Lecture 10: Preparation of Lighting Legend and Finalization

Chapter 4: Power Distribution

Lecture 1: Contents & End of Section Expectations

Lecture 2: Gathering Information & Preparation of Power Plan

Lecture 3: Locating Wall Sockets & Floor Boxes

Lecture 4: Locating Power Switches for AC Fan Coil Units

Lecture 5: Locating Power Switches for Water Heaters & Fans

Lecture 6: Connection of Power Sockets in Circuits

Lecture 7: Assigning Circuit Numbers for Power Loads

Lecture 8: Locating Isolators for AC Outdoor Units

Lecture 9: Distribution of Panel Boards & Selection of Electrical Rooms

Chapter 5: Distribution Board Schedules & Single Line Diagrams

Lecture 1: Contents & End of Section Expectations

Lecture 2: Creating a DB Schedule Using Excel Sheet

Lecture 3: Defining Equations for a DB Schedule Using Excel

Lecture 4: Defining Loads for a DB Schedule in Excel Sheet

Lecture 5: Transferring a DB Schedule From Excel to AutoCAD

Lecture 6: Interpreting a Single Line Diagram – Part 1

Lecture 7: Interpreting a Single Line Diagram – Part 2

Lecture 8: Interpreting a Single Line Diagram with a Generator Backup Source

Lecture 9: Designing a New Single Line Diagram

Chapter 6: Low Voltage Design Calculations

Lecture 1: Contents & End of Section Expectations

Lecture 2: Sizing of Low Voltage Transformers

Lecture 3: Sizing of a Backup Generator

Lecture 4: Cable Type Selection

Lecture 5: Cable Size Selection

Lecture 6: Circuit Breaker Size Selection

Lecture 7: Circuit Breaker Type Selection

Lecture 8: Voltage Drop Calculation Part 1

Lecture 9: Voltage Drop Calculation Part 2

Lecture 10: Short Circuit Calculation Part 1

Lecture 11: Short Circuit Calculation Part 2

Lecture 12: Voltage Drop & Short Circuit Current Calculation Using One Excel Sheet

Lecture 13: Voltage Drop & Short Circuit Current Calculation Using Two Separate Excel Sheets

Lecture 14: Power Factor Correction & Sizing of Capacitor Banks

Chapter 7: Earthing & Lightning Systems

Lecture 1: Contents & End of Section Expectations

Lecture 2: Earthing System

Lecture 3: Earthing System Calculations Using Excel Sheet

Lecture 4: Lightning Protection System

Lecture 5: Earthing & Lightning Systems Design in AutoCAD Part 1

Lecture 6: Earthing & Lightning Systems Design in AutoCAD Part 2

Lecture 7: End of Course