Temporary Power Systems
A guide to the application of BS 7671 and BS 7909 for temporary events
Published on 9. September 2013
Book
Hardback
280 pages
978-1-84919-723-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides the reader with a clear understanding of the application of both BS 7671 and BS 7909 to events and other relevant industry guidance. It is an indispensable guide for all those working with any temporary power system including agricultural shows and outdoors fairs, concerts, theatrical events, film and TV broadcasting, exhibitions, festivals as well as temporary buildings and structures.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Stevenage
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84919-723-6 (9781849197236)
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James Eade BEng(Hons) CEng MIET AMIMechE is a Chartered Engineer who has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, covering most genres including touring, theatre, corporate events and permanent installations. As well as providing engineering consultancy services, he was until recently Technical Editor of Lighting & Sound International where he introduced and developed the technical content of the publication and was also Chair of the annual Industry Innovation Awards. He is involved with various trade associations and represents the industry on many national and international standards panels, particularly BS 7671 and BS 7909. In addition to writing and lecturing, he is still active in designing and commissioning electrical systems and acting in a consultancy role for several rental companies and broadcasters.
Content
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Standards and legislation
Section 3: Management of events
Section 4: Earthing and methods of protection
Section 5: Design principles and requirements
Section 6: Equipment supply and testing
Section 7: Inspection and testing of temporary electrical distributions
Section 8: Generators and other sources of supply
Section 9: Operational considerations
Section 10: Venue information
Section 11: Electrical systems for temporary structures
Section 12: Mobile and transportable units
Appendix A: Bibliography
Appendix B: Useful electrical calculations
Appendix C: Rating factors for cables having more than four loaded cores
Appendix D: Reproduced tables from BS 7671 Appendix 4 for cables commonly used at events
Appendix E: Reproduced tables from BS 7671 Appendix 3 for MCBs
Appendix F: ABTT theatre electrical sheet
Appendix G: BS 7909 certification documentation
Section 2: Standards and legislation
Section 3: Management of events
Section 4: Earthing and methods of protection
Section 5: Design principles and requirements
Section 6: Equipment supply and testing
Section 7: Inspection and testing of temporary electrical distributions
Section 8: Generators and other sources of supply
Section 9: Operational considerations
Section 10: Venue information
Section 11: Electrical systems for temporary structures
Section 12: Mobile and transportable units
Appendix A: Bibliography
Appendix B: Useful electrical calculations
Appendix C: Rating factors for cables having more than four loaded cores
Appendix D: Reproduced tables from BS 7671 Appendix 4 for cables commonly used at events
Appendix E: Reproduced tables from BS 7671 Appendix 3 for MCBs
Appendix F: ABTT theatre electrical sheet
Appendix G: BS 7909 certification documentation