Interpreting the National Electrical Code - Softcover

Surbrook, Truman; Althouse, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076680187X ISBN 13: 9780766801875

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1998

Synopsis

This updated text provides a process for understanding and applying the National Electrical Code to electrical contracting, plan development, and review. Based on the 1999 Code, which has undergone major revisions, this comprehensive text covers practical problems and questions from every article of the Code, including numerous examples involving residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial installations. The student who masters all the text's problems and answers all questions will be well prepared for electrical examinations. The logical presentation of the Code makes it easy for instructors to teach the material.

About this title

About the Author:

Truman C. Surbrook, Ph.D., is a Professor of Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University and a registered Professional Engineer and Master Electrician. This book reflects his extensive practical experience in electrical wiring as well as many years of experience as an instructor in the electrical trade. Dr. Surbrook developed the Electrical Apprenticeship Program at Michigan State University and has served as Chair for Curriculum Development for a statewide electrical inspector training short course. He has developed a highly successful and comprehensive NEC training course through Outreach Programs of Michigan State University. Dr. Surbrook has spent his professional career teaching; authoring textbooks, training bulletins, and papers; working with electricians, contractors, inspectors and youth; and conducting research in electrical wiring and electronics. He has served as an active member and officer of several professional organizations, including IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), American Society of Agricultural Engineers, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, the National Fire Protection Association, and the Michigan Agricultural Electric Council. Dr. Surbrook has also served on several Ad Hoc Technical Committees of the National Electrical Code and has been a member of Code-Making Panels 13 and 19. He has also written and produced a weekly radio program dealing with electri?cation.

Review:

1. General Wiring and Fundamentals. 2. Wire, Raceway, and Box Sizing. 3. Outlets, Lighting, Appliances, and Heating. 4. Services and Feeder Calculations. 5. Grounding and Bonding. 6. Overcurrent Protection. 7. Motor-Circuit Wiring. 8. Transformers. 9. Hazardous Location Wiring. 10. Health Care Facilities. 11. Emergency and Alternate Power Systems. 12. Industrial Electrical Applications. 13. Commercial Wiring Applications. 14. Special Applications Wiring. 15. Review. Index Including Coding Articles. Annex, Metric Conversion Tables.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 076680187X
• ISBN 13: 9780766801875
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 456