Seminars

BSEN 62305

First Power & Surge Protection Ltd Ltd offer a series of seminars on all aspects of this extremely complex field, they can be from 90 minutes or extended to several hours depending on the complexity of the subject and the audiences requirements. Having Accredited BSEN62305 partners in the group, who are able to deliver all aspects of this complex standards.

BSEN 62305 is a new raft of Standards that commenced in September 2008 and replaces BS6651

BSEN 62305 is spilt into 4 parts:

BSEN62305-1: General Principles.

This is an introduction to the other parts of the standard.

BSEN62305-2: Risk Management

Part 2 is the most important part of the standard. The results of which dictate which level of lightning protection system is required. It is therefore vital to provide as much information as possible to enable us to carry out the risk assessment correctly.

There are four types of loss to be considered in BSEN62305:

R1 – Loss of Human Life
R2 – Loss of Services to the Public
R3 – Loss of Cultural Heritage
R4 – Loss of Economic Value

BSEN62305-3: Physical Damage to Structures and Life Hazards

Part 3 of the standard relates to the design and installation of the Lightning Protection System. Once the protection level has been calculated from the risk assessment, the basis of the design will be taken from information taken from the table below.

BSEN62305-4: Electrical and Electronic Systems within Structures

Part 4 is focuses on the electrical and electronic systems within the structure, BS6651 contained annex C, which only recommended the use of Surge Protection Devices. BSEN62305 makes it compulsory for surge protection devices to be fitted as an integral part of the lightning protection system, on all service line entries.

As you can see from the above BSEN62305 is a complex new standard. Being experts in our field First Power & Surge Protection Ltd are the UK’s leading Consultancy who not only provided solutions, but products and if required installation to the power networks and data systems. Our Integrated Alliance Network has undergone intensive training courses, which were carried out by experts from ATLAS (Association of Technical Lightning and Access Specialists). We (FP&SP Ltd) have also trained some of the leading electrical contractors in the UK and I continue to host seminars and lectures on this complex subject.

CPT Seminar Agenda

“Transient Energies, Containment & Protection”

The seminar will take approximately 60-90 minutes and details the points below:

Complete overview of BSEN62305
Duty of Care
Due Diligence
BSEN62305 Internal zoning of buildings for protection against lightning and surge events
Classification of S.P.D.s to BSEN62305-4 - EN61643/11
The correct installation and siting of S.P.D.s within the building and the power network
Parallel cable runs and its dangers
The penalties for incorrect devices and incorrect locations within power equipment and its legal implications
All aspects of the new standard BSEN62305 - EN61643/11
The classification of S.P.D.s to BSEN62305-4
Discussion: MOV from Arc gas blast chambers, or reverse
Data cable and the implications of parallel wiring
EX zone protection and classification of arresters
UL & K.E.M.A. Certification
Co-ordination, the implications of not using a co-ordinating system
Dated manufacturers equipment and the truth about Co-Ordination
The requirements for maintenance and testing of L.P. systems and SPDs
Lightning arresters capabilities
Surge arresters capabilities
Lightning energy, its ability to enter into a panel board via the earth bond and thus terminating its operation. Prevention and solution
Arc spark over and the dangers of touch & step
Risk, responsibility and ownership of the risk
Metal Oxide Varister Technology versus Arc Gas Blast Chambers
Manufacturer’s technology and the implications of incorrect selection
Let through volts, post lightning strike trauma, who are the most offending manufacturers?
Early Streamer Emission systems – reduction in costs over Faraday network
Principles of a Early Streamer Emission
Cost effective approach to Lightning & Surge Protection in power networks
ESE Enhanced protection
ESE Protection Levels