Updated to reference the 2008 National Electrical Code, this edition of Electrical Wiring Commercial guides readers step-by-step through the basics of commercial wiring. With a practical, straightforward approach, and a new, full-color design that aids in complex wiring diagrams, this book provides more learning tools than ever before for the critical tasks and responsibilities that face today's professional commercial electricians. With new coverage of energy conservation laws like Title 24, as well as updated coverage of today's important concepts like ground fault circuit interrupters, compact fluorescent lamps, motor burnout problems, and 2008 NEC grounding requirements, readers can feel confident they are getting the very latest in industry standards and procedures. A complete set of commercial building plans is also included, offering opportunities for hands-on practice in interpreting and applying Code requirements and making this an ideal resource for anyone who will work in the commercial electricity industry.
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Unit 1: Commercial Building Plans and Specifications Unit 2: Reading Electrical Working Drawings-Entry Level Unit 3: Calculating the Electrical Load Unit 4: Branch-Circuits Unit 5: Switches and Receptacles Unit 6: Branch-Circuit Installation Unit 7: Motor and Appliances Circuits Unit 8: Feeders Unit 9: Special Systems Unit 10: Working Drawing-Upper Level Unit 11: Special Circuits (Owner Circuits) Unit 12: Panelboard Selection and Installation Unit 13: The Electric Service Unit 14: Lamps for Lighting Unit 15: Luminaires (Fixtures) Unit 16: Emergency, Legally Required Standby, and Optional Standby Power Systems Unit 17: Overcurrent Protection: Fuses and Circuit Breakers Unit 18: Short-Circuit Calculations and Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices Unit 19: Equipment and Conductor Short-Circuit Protection Unit 20: Low-Voltage Remote Control Unit 21: The Cooling System Appendix
About the Author:
Robert L. Smith, P.E., is an Emeritus Professor of Architecture at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He worked in electrical construction for more than 20 years. He taught electrical apprentice classes for the IBEW and industrial electricity at Parkland Community College and Environmental Technology for the School of Architecture. Mr. Smith has frequently lectured on the application of the National Electrical Code ®. He was an active member of the Illumination Engineering Society, of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, and of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
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- PublisherDelmar
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1435439120
- ISBN 13 9781435439122
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages448
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