Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook - Hardcover

Shoemaker, Thomas M.; Mack, James E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071362401 ISBN 13: 9780071362405

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2002

Synopsis

* A one-of-a-kind reference on constructing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground electric transmission and distribution lines * New to this edition: expanded coverage of modern safety procedures and regulations; updates to OSHA, NESC, ANSI, and ASTM electrical standards * Heavily illustrated with over 1500 photos and line drawings

About this title

From the Back Cover:

NEW COVERAGE OF FIBER OPTICS CABLEAND UNDERGROUND INSTALLATIONS!

The ONLY comprehensive reference to distribution and transmission line technology

Since 1928 line and cable workers have turned to this blockbuster resource for unparalleled coverage of the basic principles and best procedures for the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electronic distribution and transmission lines. This fully-updated tenth edition, the only reference of its type available anywhere, provides more information and help than ever, offering:

* More than 1,000 pages of up-to-the minute coverage
* More than 1,300 illustrations
* Updates to OSHA standard and updated references to NESC, NEC, ANSI, and ASTM electrical standards
* Expanded coverage of modern safety procedures and regulations
* Comprehensive coverage of new materials and products for line and cable systems, including automated maintenance procedures
* Important information on distribution automation
* Valuable coverage of helicopter-assisted maintenance of energized high-voltage transmission lines

This one-of-a-kind handbook will help you construct, operate, and maintain both overhead and underground electric transmissions and distribution lines at peak efficiency. It will help you avoid costly errors, diagnose and repair failures, and ensure optimum safety through sound preventative practices.

THE INDUSTRY “BIBLE” SINCE 1928!

About the Author:

Edward Kurtz (deceased) was Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Iowa.

Thomas Shoemaker is a retired consulting electrical engineer and a lifetime Senior Member of the IEEE

James Mack is Manager of Operations Support for Mid-American Energy Company. Mr. Mack is an active committee member of the Electric Power Research Institute.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0071362401
• ISBN 13: 9780071362405
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1080