After undergoing the programme, the participants will be able to -

• Understand the necessity of earthing in electrical systems
• Various types of earthing systems in practice
• Common mistakes committed in Earthing.
• Compliance with the statutory requirements with respect to earthing.
• Maintenance of earthing system.
• Measurement of earth resistance.

This programme will be delivered by Mr S H Upadhya.

Mr S H Upadhya is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from Karnataka Regional Engineering College, Surathkal, now known as NIT-K. He has over 35 years of experience in the field of Plant Engineering in a large public sector undertaking. He has worked in taking care of manufacturing facilities, captive generation facilities, HT and LT power transmission, distribution systems, and all other utilities associated with townships. Besides maintenance, he has worked in Material engineering, Projects, after-sales service, and assembly.

He has undergone training in Germany on plant engineering, machine tools, and diesel-operated HT generators. He has wide-ranging experience in conducting various technical training programs for Engineering Industries, Process Industries, and Service Industries.