MV & LV Electrical Reticulation Systems: Design, Installation, Refurbishment, Testing & Commissioning
Join our Advanced MV & LV Electrical Reticulation Systems course covering design, installation, refurbishment, testing, and commissioning of electrical distribution networks and equipment.
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 2 – 3 June 2026
- 2 CPD Points
- Price : R 8 999.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand MV and LV reticulation system architecture and components
Design efficient and compliant electrical distribution networks
Select suitable cables, switchgear, transformers, protection devices, and accessories
Apply best practices for installation and refurbishment of electrical systems
Diagnose faults and troubleshoot common operational issues
Improve reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical networks
Fundamentals of MV & LV Electrical Reticulation
- Introduction to electrical reticulation systems
- MV vs LV network structures
- Distribution philosophies and configurations
- Radial, ring main, and interconnected systems
- Power flow principles
MV/LV System Design Principles
- Load assessment and demand calculations
- Voltage drop calculations
- Short-circuit analysis
- Fault level determination
- Cable sizing and route planning
- Transformer sizing and selection
- Network protection coordination
Electrical Equipment Selection
- MV switchgear and LV switchboards
- Circuit breakers and isolators
- Ring Main Units (RMUs)
- Transformers and substations
- Protection relays
- Busbars and distribution panels
- Earthing and lightning protection systems
Cable Systems & Installation Techniques
- Cable types and applications
- Cable laying methods
- Trenching and duct systems
- Jointing and termination methods
- Cable tray and ladder installations
- Underground and overhead reticulation systems
Installation of MV/LV Reticulation Systems
- Site preparation and planning
- Installation sequencing
- Safety procedures during installation
- Equipment alignment and mounting
- Substation installation practices
- Installation QA/QC requirements
Refurbishment & Upgrading of Electrical Systems
- Condition assessment of aging infrastructure
- Retrofit strategies for obsolete equipment
- Replacement planning
- Modernization of switchgear and substations
- Energy-efficient upgrade opportunities
- Life extension methodologies
Testing & Commissioning of Electrical Systems
- Pre-commissioning inspections
- Insulation resistance testing
- Continuity and polarity testing
- Transformer testing
- Relay protection testing
- Functional commissioning procedures
- Energization protocols
Protection, Safety & Compliance
- Electrical protection schemes
- Arc flash risk mitigation
- Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Earthing safety requirements
- IEC, IEEE, NEC, and local compliance standards
- Permit-to-work systems
Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
- Common MV/LV faults and causes
- Cable fault detection methods
- Transformer fault diagnosis
- Switchgear malfunction analysis
- Thermal imaging applications
- Root cause analysis techniques
Maintenance & Asset Reliability Management
- Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Maintenance scheduling
- Condition monitoring systems
- Asset lifecycle planning
- Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
- Spare parts management