Electrical Installation Technology

Electrical Installation Technology
Author: Michael Neidle
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2016-06-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483105598

Electrical Installation Technology, Third Edition covers a wide range of subjects about electrical science, installations, and regulations. The book presents chapters tackling general principles and information about electromagnetism, inductance, static electricity, D.C. and A.C. circuits, and voltage drop and recurrent rating. The book describes distribution, wiring techniques, D.C. generators and motors, A.C. motors, and transformers. The importance of power-factor improvement, earthing and earth-leakage protection, and testing are also considered. The latter part of the book describes communication systems and equipment, such as batteries, cells, call systems, alarms, and electronics. The book concludes with a chapter dealing with important topics under site and office management. This book will serve as a textbook for students taking the Electrical Installation Technicians and Electrical Technicians Courses, and will also benefit electrical engineers.

Electrical Installations Technology

Electrical Installations Technology
Author: J. F. Whitfield
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483138054

Electrical Installations Technology covers the syllabus of the City and Guilds of London Institute course No. 51, the "Electricians B Certificate. This book is composed of 15 chapters that deal with basic electrical science and electrical installations. The introductory chapters discuss the fundamentals and basic electrical principles, including the concept of mechanics, heat, magnetic fields, electric currents, power, and energy. These chapters also explore the atomic theory of electric current and the electric circuit, conductors, and insulators. The subsequent chapter focuses on the chemistry of an electric cell, which is classified into two types, namely, the primary and secondary cells. This text also describes the principles, construction, types, and specifications of direct current machines. A chapter emphasizes the storage of energy for short periods in a capacitor, along with a brief discussion of its theory and construction. Other chapters are devoted to alternating-current systems. The remaining chapters cover the commonly used electrical measuring instruments in electrical installation work. This book is an invaluable source for electricians.

Electrical Installation Work

Electrical Installation Work
Author: Brian Scaddan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 008096981X

This book covers both theory and practice for the trainee who wants to understand not only how, but why electrical installations are designed, installed and tested in particular ways. It complies with the latest IEE Wiring Regulations.

Basic Electrical Installation Work

Basic Electrical Installation Work
Author: Trevor Linsley
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0429883242

Everything needed to pass the first part of the City & Guilds 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations. Basic Electrical Installation Work will be of value to students taking the first year course of an electrical installation apprenticeship, as well as lecturers teaching it. The book provides answers to all of the 2365 syllabus learning outcomes, and one chapter is dedicated to each of the five units in the City & Guilds course. This edition is brought up to date and in line with the 18th Edition of the IET Regulations: It can be used to support independent learning or a college based course of study Full-colour diagrams and photographs explain difficult concepts and clear definitions of technical terms make the book a quick and easy reference Extensive online material on the companion website www.routledge.com/cw/linsley helps both students and lecturers

Electrical Power Systems Technology, Third Edition

Electrical Power Systems Technology, Third Edition
Author: Dale R. Patrick
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8770222770

Covering the gamut of technologies and systems used in the generation of electrical power, this reference provides an easy-to understand overview of the production, distribution, control, conversion, and measurement of electrical power. The content is presented in an easy to understand style, so that readers can develop a basic comprehensive understanding of the many parts of complex electrical power systems. The authors describe a broad array of essential characteristics of electrical power systems from power production to its conversion to another form of energy. Each system is broken down into sub systems and equipment that are further explored in the chapters of each unit. Simple mathematical presentations are used with practical applications to provide an easier understanding of basic power system operation. Many illustrations are included to facilitate understanding. This new third edition has been edited throughout to assure its content and illustration clarity, and a new chapter covering control devises for power control has been added.

Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice

Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice
Author: Geoffrey Stokes
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1405147679

Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice covers all key aspects of industrial, commercial and domestic installations and draws on the expertise of a wide range of industrial experts. Chapters are devoted to topics such as wiring cables, mains and submains cables and distribution in buildings, as well as power supplies, transformers, switchgear, and electricity on construction sites. Standards and codes of practice, as well as safety, are also included. Since the Third Edition was published, there have been many developments in technology and standards. The revolution in electronic microtechnology has made it possible to introduce more complex technologies in protective equipment and control systems, and these have been addressed in the new edition. Developments in lighting design continue, and extra-low voltage luminaries for display and feature illumination are now dealt with, as is the important subject of security lighting. All chapters have been amended to take account of revisions to British and other standards, following the trend to harmonised European and international standards, and they also take account of the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations. This new edition will provide an invaluable reference for consulting engineers, electrical contractors and factory plant engineers.

Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas

Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas
Author: Alan McMillan
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 669
Release: 1998-05-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080523552

The Health and Safety at Work Act, together with current and impending EU Directives, obliges those responsible for hazardous areas, those who work in such areas and those who supply equipment for use in such areas to demonstrate that they have taken all necessary and reasonable steps to prevent fires and explosions. This book addresses these issues, seeks to explain the ever increasing complexity of standards and codes pertaining to this field and describes their method of application and the application of other procedures to assist those involved. - The only book which provides comprehensive cover of this vital area - Written by a leading Internationally recognised UK authority in this field