Lecture 01 - Introduction
Lecture 01 - Introduction
Lecture 01
Outline
1. Introduction to Electrical Systems in Buildings
2. Design, Installation and Maintenance of the Electrical System of a Building
3. Intercom Facility of a Building
4. Fire Detection and Protection
5. Lightning protection
6. Other Systems Associated with Buildings
7. Building Management System (BMS)
1.0 Introduction
Electrical systems in a building plays an important role in giving life to the building itself.
This topic covers a considerable part of the area called Building Services Engineering.
The theme is intended to cover the design, installation, operation and monitoring of electrical
systems necessary for the safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly modern buildings.
With the growing demand for building and construction projects reaching new heights in
demand for services providers electrical building services has increased significantly.
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High-rise Buildings (Commercial & Residential)
Small Shops
Shopping Malls
Factory Buildings & Warehouses
Hotel Buildings
Office Buildings
Construction Sites
Design:
To satisfy the requirement of the client
To agree with the financial availability
To agree with the rules, regulations and acceptable standards.
To optimize the resource usage
To minimize the adverse environmental effects.
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1.3 Possible Systems in a Modern Building
Electrical Power & Lighting
Water Supply
Sewerage Control
Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Heating
Elevators & Escalators
Fire Detection & Protection
Lightning & Surge Protection
Telephone & Data
Master Antenna TV
Video Intercom
CCTV
Public Address
Background Music
Building Management (BMS)