Handbook of Practical Electrical Design - Hardcover

McPartland, Joseph F.; McPartland, Brian J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070466424 ISBN 13: 9780070466425

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1998

Synopsis

A reference for designers and installers of electrical systems, addressing the everyday needs of electrical professionals in simple terms. Explains practical procedures involved in the design of electrical circuits and systems to supply any load, treating all facets of electrical design, from specific loads and the circuits that serve them, to connection to main power lines. Material is presented in the order in which design normally proceeds, with chapters on general considerations, branch circuit loads, feeders and subfeeders, distribution, and energy supply. This third edition reflects the 1999 National Electrical Code. Joseph McPartland is the former publisher of Electrical Design and Installation magazine. Brian McPartland is president of a consortium of nationally recognized author and lecturers in electrical education. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

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.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0070466424
• ISBN 13: 9780070466425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 723