Handbook of Practical Electrical Design - Hardcover

J.F. McPartland

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070458200 ISBN 13: 9780070458208

Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx), 1995

Synopsis

Electrical Design know how from the nation's top NEC experts. This much anticipated second edition of Handbook of Practical Electrical Design packs the very latest techniques, concepts, equipment, and code requirements to ensure fast, reliable design of electrical sytems for any building or facility. Brian and Joseph McPartland-the nation's top NEC experts-take you step-by-step through the design, layout, and installation of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems that meet all the latest standards for safety and service. Delivering invlauable advice on everything from selecting equipment to designing high-voltage systems, they also save you time and money by cross-referencing each design procedure to the National Electrical Code. You'll find scores of how-to's on: circuit layout; conductor sizing; grounding; motor controls; fuses and switches; circuit breakers; switchboards; panelboards; transformers; service equipment; high-voltage systems; much more.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The most complete and practical guide to fast, accurate, and cost-effective electrical design. Fully updated to reflect the 1999 National Electrical Code--including all sound engineering principles and safety provisions. Covers every facet of electrical design--from specific electrical loads and the circuits that serve them to main power-supply lines. Covers all the latest practical electrical design procedures--for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential occupancies. Satisfies today's demand for modern electrical design data--by including all widely accepted design practices and trends. Easy to follow--because the book is organized to parallel the stages of a typical design job and includes many design examples. Step-by-step details on how to size, select, and apply conductors, raceways, switches, fuses, circuit breakers, and all other related system components. Makes electrical system construction a snap--by making it easier for designers to prepare plans and electrical specs for installers. Saves time and money--with one-stop guidance on everything from selecting the right equipment to designing optimum systems. Written by two of the most respected names in electrical construction--Joseph F. McPartland and Brian J. McPartland.

About the Author

Joseph F. McPartland is the nation’s foremost expert on electrical system design and construction. He is the principal author of McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Code Handbook, now in its 23rd edition, as well as 28 other books on electrical design, electrical construction methods, electrical equipment, and the NEC. He is the former publisher of Electrical Design and Installation magazine. Brian J. McPartland is an electrical consultant and editor of Electrical Design and Installation. He is coauthor of McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Code Handbook and McGraw-Hill’s Handbook of Electrical Construction Calculations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0070458200
• ISBN 13: 9780070458208
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 672