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16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations: Inspection, Testing & Certificationby Brian Scaddan
Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 18.95Brian Scaddan's guides to the IEE Wiring Regulations have established themselves as an industry standard. This new edition will be an essential reference for all contractors, technicians and other professionals working in a non-supervisory capacity, as well as newcomers to the industry, all of whom are involved in inspecting and testing electrical installations, and need to ensure their work complies with the latest version of the Wiring Regulations. This text is a practical guide to the current inspection and testing requirements in electrical installation, and is written specifically for the City & Guilds 2391 vocational award - the next step for anyone with a 2381 qualification, advancing technical knowledge without the supervisory emphasis... more...
16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations: Explained & Illustratedby Brian Scaddan
Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 18.95Brian Scaddan's guides to the IEE Wiring Regulations have established themselves as an industry standard. This new edition will be an essential reference for all contractors, technicians and other professionals, as well as newcomers to the industry, who need to ensure their work complies with the latest version of the Wiring Regulations. Used alongside the regulations themselves, this book is the key to safe and efficient electrical installation. The book is also a concise and popular text for the City & Guilds 2381 syllabus. The new edition is updated throughout to match the 2004 version of BS 7671:2001 (incorporating Amendments 1:2002 & 2:2004), and also features extended coverage of Special Locations (such as bathrooms, construction sites... more...
Miller's Guide to Home Wiringby Rex Miller Miller; Mark R.; Glenn E. Baker
McGraw-Hill 2004; US$ 19.95Introducing the Carpentry & Construction Series from McGraw-Hill. The experts show you how to tackle any wiring, remodeling, or plumbing project. Written by authors of McGraw-Hill's popular Carpentry & Construction, Fourth Edition, this new, dollar-saving series is great for do-it-yourselfers, weekend repairmen and home owners, as well as seasoned pros who want to stay on top of the latest methods, materials, equipment and code requirements. Organized according to the actual stages of construction, these titles detail everything needed to successfully plan, manage, and complete a job. All are heavily illustrated and contain valuable tip-boxes throughout. * Covers electrical as well as audio and video wiring. * Explains all types of wires and... more...
Electrical Installation Calculations: Advancedby A.J. Watkins; Christopher Kitcher
Taylor & Francis 2009; US$ 19.95Designed to provide a step-by-step guide to successful application of the electrical installation calculations required in day-to-day electrical engineering practice, the Electrical Installation Calculations series has proved an invaluable reference for over forty years, for both apprentices and professional electrical installation engineers alike. Now in its seventh edition, Volume 2 has been fully updated in line with the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008) and references the material covered to the Wiring Regs throughout. The content meets the requirements of the 2330 Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology from City & Guilds and will also prove a vital purchase for those undertaking Level 3 NVQs in Electrotechnical... more...
PC User Fundamentalsby Mark Stevens
John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 1999; US$ 6.25PC User Fundamentals is designed to give you an introduction to computer systems. It presents an overview of various types of computer hardware using the technologies currently found in IBM PC-type machines. more...
Power System Harmonicsby Jos Arrillaga; Neville R. Watson
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2004; US$ 170.00Harmonic distortion problems include equipment overheating, motor failures, capacitor failure and inaccurate power metering. The topic of power system harmonics was covered for the first time 20 years ago and the first edition has become a standard reference work in this area. Unprecedented developments in power electronic devices and their integration at all levels in the power system require a new look at the causes and effects of these problems, and the state of hardware and software available for harmonic assessment. Following the successful first edition, this second edition of Power System Harmonics maintains the practical approach to the subject and discusses the impact of advanced power electronic technology on instrumentation, simulation,... more...
Audel House Wiringby Paul Rosenberg; Roland E. Palmquist
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 24.99Home wiring is serious business That's why, especially if you're not an electrician, you need the clear, well-ordered guidance in this book-the same one you may have seen in your father's toolbox. Now fully updated to cover home networking and other 21st century developments, this all-new edition gives you the guidelines, rules, and step-by-step instructions you need to do the job safely and with confidence. * Understand how to use the National Electrical Code (NEC) and meet its requirements * Install a safe electrical service entrance and branch circuits * Use the appropriate cables, wires, conduits, and boxes for your home's needs * Find specialized information about electric heating, mobile home wiring, and other unique applications * Learn... more...
Electrical Power Cable Engineeringby W. Thue
Marcel Dekker Inc 1998; US$ 155.00Covers the design, manufacture, installation, testing, operation and performance expectations of low- and medium-voltage electrical power cables used wordwide. The work discusses: dielectric theory; conductors; cable characteristics; sheaths, jackets and armours; ampacity; treeing; and more. more...
Electric Power Distribution Reliabilityby Richard E. Brown
Marcel Dekker Inc 2002; US$ 179.95This title consolidates a variety of topics related to power distribution reliability into one comprehensive volume. It emphasizes a balance of theory, practical knowledge and real-world application. more...
Electrical Insulation for Rotating Machinesby Greg Stone; Edward A. Boulter; Ian Culbert; Hussein Dhirani
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 153.00A single comprehensive resource for the design, application, testing, and maintenance of rotating machines Filling a long-standing gap in the field, Electrical Insulation for Rotating Machines covers, in one useful volume, all aspects of the design, deterioration, testing, and repair of the electrical insulation used in motors and generators. Lucidly written by leading experts, this authoritative reference provides both historical background important to understanding machine insulation design and the most up-to-date information on new machines and how to select insulation systems for them. Coverage includes such key topics as: Types of rotating machines, windings, and rotor and stator winding construction Evaluating insulation materials... more...