A comprehensive approach to Lightning Protection
25 – 26 August 2016, Unit 2, K101 Business Park Capital Hill Commercial Estate, Le Roux Road, Midrand, South Africa
The delegates will gain insight into:
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The characteristics of lightning, how it is formed and types of flashes that exist.
The types of risks and damage associated with a lightning strike.
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How to assess the risks associated to a structure/building/plant and to apply
mitigation methods in order to protect personnel, the structure and its equipment
as per SANS 62305:2012, Part 2.
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Who should attend?
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Consultants
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Project Engineers
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Design Engineers
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Electrical Engineers &
Foremen
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Safety Professionals
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Electronic Engineers
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Selecting compliant lightning and surge protection devices through
understanding the full requirements of these devices according to SANS
62305:2012 Part 4 and other applicable standards.
Instrumentation & Control
Engineers
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Mechanical Engineers
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Civil Engineers & Architects
The certification of an LPS using the installation safety report as shown in SANS
10313 Edition 3.2.
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Quantity Surveyors
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IT Specialists
Designing of a compliant and effective lightning protection system (LPS)
according to the latest adoptions and interpretations of SANS 62305:2012,
Part 3. This includes all the elements of an LPS (air-termination systems, downconductors, earth-termination system, separation distance and equipotential
bonding).
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A comprehensive approach to Lightning Protection
Day 1: 08h30 – 16h30
Characteristics of Lightning
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The formation of lightning, the risks and damages
associated
SANS 62305 Part 1 (General Principles)
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General principles and definitions
SANS 62305 Part 2 (Risk Analysis)
Day 2: 08h30 – 16h00
SANS 62305 Part 3 (continued)
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Separation distance (Isolated LPS)
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Lightning equipotential bonding (LEB)
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Component compliance (SANS 62561)
SANS 62305 Part 4 (Electrical & Electronic Systems)
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Lightning protection zoning (LPZ)
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Risk of damage (Rx)
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Requirements of surge protection devices (SPD)
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Frequency of lightning strikes (Nx)
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Correct & incorrect wiring of SPDs
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Probability of damage (Px)
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Special application SPDs
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Type of losses (Lx)
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Approvals & Certification of SPDs (IEC 60364, 61643)
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Risk mitigation methods
SANS 10313 Edition 3.2
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Applicable lightning protection levels (LPL)
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SANS 62305 Part 3 (Physical Damage and Life Hazard)
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Air-termination system (ATS)
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Down-conductor system (DCS)
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Earth-termination system (ETS)
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Lightning protection system installation safety report
Practical examples
 Showcase of real life application, to apply and discuss
in an open and interactive way.
A comprehensive approach to Lightning Protection
About the facilitators:
Alexis Barwise is the managing director of DEHN AFRICA, the newly opened local subsidiary of the 105
year old, family owned, German manufacturing company of lightning protection, surge protection and
earthing components, DEHN + SÖHNE.
Prior to spearheading this new operation in Johannesburg, Barwise filled numerous roles at Schneider
Electric, a global specialist in energy management, where he used his vast technical expertise to play a
strategic role in both the organisation and its end users.
Throughout his career Barwise has gained an in-depth knowledge as an electrical design engineer,
systems engineer and project manager in the engineering, procurement and construction fields across
several different industries. He serves as an active member on several SABS working groups and holds a
Bachelors Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the North-West University.
Hano Oelofse is the Technical Manager, responsible for managing and leading the company's technical
division, providing technical direction and support for development, design and system solutions.
Throughout his career Oelofse has gained an in-depth knowledge as an electrical design engineer,
systems engineer and project manager in the engineering, procurement and construction fields across
several different industries.
He too serves as an active member on several SABS working groups and holds a Bachelors Degree in
Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) from the Central University of Technology.
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A comprehensive approach to Lightning Protection
Registration process and seminar details:
 Fill in the attached registration form and email it to info@dehn-africa.com or contact us on +27 (11) 704 1487 at least
seven (7) days prior to the seminar.
 An invoice will be sent upon receipt of the registration form to the responsible person indicated on the registration form.
The costs are R 5,800 excl. VAT per delegate and payment must be received in full prior to the seminar, failing to do so
participation will not be allowed.
 Fees include all course materials, a lightning protection guide, a soft copy of all the course materials, lunches and
refreshments for the duration of the Seminar.
 For multiple delegates attending, discount will be granted in the form of 2pax=10%, 3pax=15%, 4pax=20%, 5pax=25%.
 Each delegate will receive an attendance certificate, which they can then use to claim their two (2) CPD credits under
validation number SAIEE-1599-V by submitting it to ECSA.
Terms and conditions:
A signed registration form is a legally binding sales contract. All cancellations must be received in writing and will be subject
to approval by the management of DEHN AFRICA(Pty) Ltd. All bookings carry a 25% cancellation liability immediately after a
signed sales contract has been received. Cancellations must be received in writing by email seven (7) working days or more
before the workshop to obtain a refund. If a delegate will not attend the seminar, he/she can have someone else substitute for
them and there are no charges for substitutions. Otherwise, the full workshop fee is payable and non-attendance does not
constitute cancellation.
© 2015 DEHN + SÖHNE / protected by ISO 16016
A comprehensive approach to Lightning Protection