Handbook of Practical Electrical Design
The most complete and practical guide to fast, accurate, and cost-effective electrical design. Fully updated to reflect the 1999 National Electrical Code--including all sound engineering principles and safety provisions. Covers every facet of electrical design--from specific electrical loads and the circuits that serve them to main power-supply lines. Covers all the latest practical electrical design procedures--for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential occupancies. Satisfies today's demand for modern electrical design data--by including all widely accepted design practices and trends. Easy to follow--because the book is organized to parallel the stages of a typical design job and includes many design examples. Step-by-step details on how to size, select, and apply conductors, raceways, switches, fuses, circuit breakers, and all other related system components. Makes electrical system construction a snap--by making it easier for designers to prepare plans and electrical specs for installers. Saves time and money--with one-stop guidance on everything from selecting the right equipment to designing optimum systems. Written by two of the most respected names in electrical construction--Joseph F. McPartland and Brian J. McPartland.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.