Guide to the National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition
10th Edition
Published on 23. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-13-148002-5 (ISBN)
Description
All You Need to Succeed with the 2005 NEC: Practical, Illustrated, and Hands-On
This book gives working and student electricians practical guidance for using the new 2005 National Electrical Code effectively--plus all the resources they need to prepare for their Masters or Journeyman's licensing exams. Leading NEC expert and instructor Thomas Harman systematically covers electrical systems design, construction, and installation for virtually any residential, commercial, or industrial environment. Then, simply and concisely, he reviews the basic electrical theory and practice that every Master Electrician must know.
Designed for rapid learning, this book contains extensive problem-solving exercises, examples, illustrations, and tables--all fully updated for the 2005 code. Whenever an NEC rule affects a calculation, the author identifies that rule for easy reference. For the first time, this edition contains four full sample exams designed to closely resemble current Master Electrician's exams. All answers are provided and carefully explained.
This edition discusses
Wiring design calculations: general calculations, services, feeders, branch circuits, and more
Calculating wiring designs for residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies
Rules for installing branch circuits, feeders, services, high-voltage systems, general circuits/equipment, distribution equipment, and utilization equipment
Special equipment installations, including electric signs, data processing systems, and swimming pools
Special occupancies: hazardous locations, commercial garages, and gasoline dispensing or service stations
Emergency, standby, and communications systems
General electric theory: DC, AC, equipment, loads, conductors, transformers, and motors
This book gives working and student electricians practical guidance for using the new 2005 National Electrical Code effectively--plus all the resources they need to prepare for their Masters or Journeyman's licensing exams. Leading NEC expert and instructor Thomas Harman systematically covers electrical systems design, construction, and installation for virtually any residential, commercial, or industrial environment. Then, simply and concisely, he reviews the basic electrical theory and practice that every Master Electrician must know.
Designed for rapid learning, this book contains extensive problem-solving exercises, examples, illustrations, and tables--all fully updated for the 2005 code. Whenever an NEC rule affects a calculation, the author identifies that rule for easy reference. For the first time, this edition contains four full sample exams designed to closely resemble current Master Electrician's exams. All answers are provided and carefully explained.
This edition discusses
Wiring design calculations: general calculations, services, feeders, branch circuits, and more
Calculating wiring designs for residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies
Rules for installing branch circuits, feeders, services, high-voltage systems, general circuits/equipment, distribution equipment, and utilization equipment
Special equipment installations, including electric signs, data processing systems, and swimming pools
Special occupancies: hazardous locations, commercial garages, and gasoline dispensing or service stations
Emergency, standby, and communications systems
General electric theory: DC, AC, equipment, loads, conductors, transformers, and motors
More details
Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 100 mm
Width: 100 mm
Thickness: 100 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-148002-5 (9780131480025)
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Thomas L. Harman
Guide to the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition
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Person
Thomas L. Harman, Ph.D., has held Master Electrician's Licenses since 1973 in cities and states throughout the U.S. An electrical engineer, Dr. Harman has extensive practical experience in industrial, commercial, and residential electrical design and installation, including industrial design for hazardous locations. He has been a member of NEC's Panel Number 2 since 1978. Dr. Harman is often called as an expert witness in cases involving electrical accidents or faulty electrical designs.
Content
Preface.
1. Introduction.
The Master Electrician and the Master Electrician's Examination
How to Use This Guide
The National Electrical Code
State and Local Codes and Ordinances
I. WIRING DESIGN CALCULATIONS.
2. Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits.
The Electrical System
Services
Feeders
Branch Circuits
Other Design Considerations--Temperature Ratings
3. General Design Calculations.
Branch-Circuit Load Calculations
Feeder or Service Calculations
4. Calculations for Dwelling Type Occupancies.
One-Family Dwellings and Individual Dwelling Units
Multifamily Dwelling Calculations
Special Multifamily Dwelling Problems
5. Electrical Circuit Design for Commercial and Industrial Occupancies.
Typical Commercial Occupancy Calculations
Feeder and Service Design for Other Commercial Occupancies
Special Occupancies and Equipment
II. GENERAL RULES FOR INSTALLATIONS.
6. Installation Rules for Specific Circuits or Systems.
Installation of Branch Circuits
Installation Rules for Feeders
Installation Rules for Services
Systems Operating at Over 600 Volts
Miscellaneous Circuits and Systems
7. Installation of General Circuits and Equipment.
Use of Conductors in Circuits
Installation and Protection of Conductors
Wiring Methods and Techniques
Equipment Grounding and Bonding
Equipment and Devices
8. Installation Rules for Distribution Equipment.
Working Clearances
Switchboards and Panelboards
Transformers
Installation Rules for Capacitors and Other Distribution Equipment
9. Installation of Utilization Equipment.
Appliances
Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment
Motors
Miscellaneous Utilization Equipment
10. Special Equipment.
Electric Signs
Information Technology Equipment (Data-Processing Systems)
Swimming Pools
Miscellaneous Special Equipment
11. Special Occupancies.
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Specific Class I Locations
Other Special Occupancies
12. Special Conditions and Communications Circuits.
Emergency and Standby Systems
Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits
Other Special Conditions
Communications Systems
Circuits and Equipment Operating at Over 600 Volts
III. General Electrical Theory.
13. Review of Electrical Theory.
Direct-Current Theory
Conductors
Alternating-Current Theory
Equipment in AC Circuits
IV. Final Examinations.
Final Examination No. 1
Final Examination No. 2
Final Examination No. 3
Final Examination No. 4
Appendixes.
A. Important Formulas.
B. Answers.
Bibliography.
Index.
1. Introduction.
The Master Electrician and the Master Electrician's Examination
How to Use This Guide
The National Electrical Code
State and Local Codes and Ordinances
I. WIRING DESIGN CALCULATIONS.
2. Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits.
The Electrical System
Services
Feeders
Branch Circuits
Other Design Considerations--Temperature Ratings
3. General Design Calculations.
Branch-Circuit Load Calculations
Feeder or Service Calculations
4. Calculations for Dwelling Type Occupancies.
One-Family Dwellings and Individual Dwelling Units
Multifamily Dwelling Calculations
Special Multifamily Dwelling Problems
5. Electrical Circuit Design for Commercial and Industrial Occupancies.
Typical Commercial Occupancy Calculations
Feeder and Service Design for Other Commercial Occupancies
Special Occupancies and Equipment
II. GENERAL RULES FOR INSTALLATIONS.
6. Installation Rules for Specific Circuits or Systems.
Installation of Branch Circuits
Installation Rules for Feeders
Installation Rules for Services
Systems Operating at Over 600 Volts
Miscellaneous Circuits and Systems
7. Installation of General Circuits and Equipment.
Use of Conductors in Circuits
Installation and Protection of Conductors
Wiring Methods and Techniques
Equipment Grounding and Bonding
Equipment and Devices
8. Installation Rules for Distribution Equipment.
Working Clearances
Switchboards and Panelboards
Transformers
Installation Rules for Capacitors and Other Distribution Equipment
9. Installation of Utilization Equipment.
Appliances
Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment
Motors
Miscellaneous Utilization Equipment
10. Special Equipment.
Electric Signs
Information Technology Equipment (Data-Processing Systems)
Swimming Pools
Miscellaneous Special Equipment
11. Special Occupancies.
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Specific Class I Locations
Other Special Occupancies
12. Special Conditions and Communications Circuits.
Emergency and Standby Systems
Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits
Other Special Conditions
Communications Systems
Circuits and Equipment Operating at Over 600 Volts
III. General Electrical Theory.
13. Review of Electrical Theory.
Direct-Current Theory
Conductors
Alternating-Current Theory
Equipment in AC Circuits
IV. Final Examinations.
Final Examination No. 1
Final Examination No. 2
Final Examination No. 3
Final Examination No. 4
Appendixes.
A. Important Formulas.
B. Answers.
Bibliography.
Index.