Second Edition
by Neil Sclater
and John E. Traister

A comprehensive source of technical details on electrical power from generation to practical applications!

Features:

• Power Generation
• Distribution
• Lighting
• Wiring
• Motors
• Project Planning
• CAD for preparing electrical drawings and estimates
• Basic switch and receptacle circuit wiring
• Structured wiring for multimedia
• Swimming pool and low-voltage lighting
• Electrical surge protection

Handbook of Electrical Design Detail is a valuable information resource on electric power for everyone from technical professionals to students and laypeople.

An easy-to-read style makes complex topics understandable. It’s a must-have reference for those with a need or desire to get up to speed on the entire subject of electric power or just familiarize themselves with the latest advances--regardless of their formal education or training.

Reader-helpful features in this edition include:

• Up-front chapter summaries to save time in finding topics of interest.
• References to related articles in the National Electrical Code.
• A bibliography identifying additional sources for digging deeper.
• Approximately 300 illustrations

Contents

1. Planning for Electrical Design
2. Power Generation and Transmission
3. Power System Equipment
4. Substations and Electrical Distribution
5. Service Entrance, Loadcenters, and Grounding
6. Wire, Cable, and Circuit Components
7. Branch Circuit Design and Device Wiring
8. Lighting, Lamps, and Luminaries
9. Telephone, Multimedia, and Alarm Systems
10. Electric Motors and Starters
11. Emergency and Standby Systems
12. Electrical Surges and Surge Protection

Appendix

Index

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