Electrical Wiring Industrial
Based on the 2005 NEC - 12th Edition

By Robert Smith, Stephen Herman

Updated to the 2005 National Electrical Code®, this revised edition takes readers step-by-step through the safe and effective wiring of an entire industrial building.

A complete set of industrial building plans offers hands-on practice in effectively interpreting and applying Code® requirements for the installation of electrical service, power, and lighting to an industrial structure.

In addition to coverage of basic electrical principles and wiring requirements, this book also explores changeovers to new systems, planning for growth and increased capacity, and periodic maintenance procedures.

Readers will surely benefit from the first-hand knowledge provided by this experienced author team of the undertakings and responsibilities facing today’s professional industrial electricians.

Features:

• content is completely updated to the 2005 NEC® for an up-to-the-minute portrayal of the safe wiring of an industrial building
• enhanced coverage explores the topics of power factor principles, fiber optics wiring, and harmonics fundamentals
• a reader-friendly interpretation of Code requirements helps foster an understanding of NEC® language useful to students and professional industrial electricians alike
• new and engaging photos illustrate the latest advancements in tools and equipment, while schematics and diagrams add clarity to explanations
• a beneficial Code Index provides a quick reference to explanations of specific NEC sections found within the book
• the Appendix features an overview of specific requirements needed in the wiring of an industrial building

Sample Chapter 1     Sample Chapter 15

Contents:

Commercial Building Plans and Specifications
Reading Electrical Working Drawings-Entry Level
Computing the Electrical Load
Branch-Circuits
Switches and Receptacles
Branch-Circuit Installation
Motor and Appliance Circuits
Feeders
Special Systems
Working Drawings-Upper Level
Special Circuits (Owner's Circuits)
Panelboard Selection and Installation
The Electric Service
Lamps for Lighting
Luminares (Fixtures)
Emergency, Legally Required Standby, and Optional Standby Power Systems
Overcurrent Protection: Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Short-Circuit Calculations and Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices
Equipment and Conductor Short-Circuit Protection
Low-Voltage Remote-Control
The Cooling System.

288 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

Sample Chapter 1     Sample Chapter 15

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