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Unleashing the Power of XGSLab SHIELD: Rolling Sphere Model

Are you looking to enhance your skills in lightning protection system design?

In the world of lightning protection system design, having the right tools and knowledge is paramount. The ability to accurately model and analyse lightning protection designs can make all the difference in ensuring the safety and functionality of structures. That’s where XGSLab SHIELD comes in.

In a recent webinar, we took a dive into the ins and outs of creating a Rolling Sphere model using XGSLab SHIELD, providing valuable insights and empowering you to take charge of your own designs.

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BS EN 50522:2022 Updates: Ensuring Safety and Reliability of Earthing Systems in Electrical Installations

Are you involved in the design, installation, or maintenance of earthing systems? Do you want to ensure the safety and reliability of your electrical installations? Then this blog is for you!

In this piece, we will explore the latest updates and revisions to the BS EN 50522:2022 standard. Highlighting the changes made to the standard and their implications for those involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of earthing systems.

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Get Grounded: Introducing ‘How-To’ Sessions in Earthing Design

If you’re an electrical engineer, you know how crucial it is to have a solid grounding system for your electrical installations. Proper earthing design protects against electrical shock, ensures electrical safety, and prolongs the lifespan of your equipment. But what happens when you encounter a complex grounding challenge that’s beyond your expertise? That’s where “how-to” sessions in earthing design come in.

Our how-to sessions provide a step-by-step approach to solving a specific problem or achieving a specific goal. In earthing design, how-to sessions provide a practical approach to complex grounding challenges. Enabling you to acquire new knowledge, improve your skills, and stay up-to-date with industry best practices.

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Soil Resistivity Testing Method – The Wenner 4 Probe Test

Soil Resistivity Testing Methods a popular post. Originally published in 2013 and now updated.

A Wenner probe test is a geotechnical investigation method used to determine the electrical resistivity of the soil.

Soil resistivity testing can be carried out using different methods. The Wenner 4 Probe test is one of the most common soil resistivity testing methods. Also, its one of the three most popular soil resistivity methods employed, to perform a soil resistivity test. Therefore, this piece describes how to carry out the Wenner 4 Probe Test Method.

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