An Introduction to Lightning and Static Electricity Protection

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION
2. STATIC ELECTRICITY PROTECTION
3. LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

Upon completion of this course you will:

• Learn about key codes and standards;
• Learn about static grounding and bonding requirements;
• Find out about the importance of connections;
• Learn the special considerations for static bus bars;
• Find out how to employ ground grab bars;
• Learn the special factors to consider at petroleum oil lubricant (POL) facilities;
• Learn design considerations at aircraft hangars; and
• Learn how to determine the requirements for lightning protection (LPS) systems.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers wanting an introduction to lightning and static electricity protection systems.

Benefit for Attendee

This course will give professional engineers and others an introduction to static electricity and lightning protection systems design.

Course Introduction

This is an introduction to the characteristics, operation and maintenance methods of lightning and static electricity protection.

About Course Author

Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure.  For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues.  He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies.  He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.

Course Content

The course content is contained in the following PDF file:

An Introduction to Lightning and Static Electricity Protection

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Course Summary

After completion of this course you will be prepared to address design, operational and maintenance issues associated with lightning and static electricity protection systems design for buildings and other infrastructure.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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