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.Content:
Chapter 1 Power Supplies in the UK (pages 1โ32): D.C. Murch and G.S. Finlay
Chapter 2 Substations and Control Rooms (pages 33โ65): D.M. Barr
Chapter 3 Site Distribution Systems (pages 67โ83): M.G. Twitchett
Chapter 4 Cable Management Systems (pages 84โ96): M.J. Dyer
Chapter 5 Electricity on Construction Sites (pages 98โ121): G. Parvin, R.A. Hardy and Geoffrey Stokes
Chapter 6 Standby Power Supplies (pages 122โ161): D.E. Barber, M.V.D. Taylor, G.A. Lacey and G.M. McDowell
Chapter 7 Ground Earthing (pages 162โ179): T.E. Charlton and J.R. Wales
Chapter 8 Cathodic Protection (pages 180โ196): J.D. Thirkettle, G. Clapp and J.D. Thirkettle
Chapter 9 Lightning Protection (pages 197โ247): J. Sherlock and P. Woods
Chapter 10 Special Installations or Locations (pages 248โ266): G.G. Willard and L.D. Markwell
Chapter 11 Electrical Safety (pages 267โ303): K. Oldham Smith and R.T.R. Pilling
Chapter 12 Standards, Specifications and Codes of Practice (pages 304โ317): J.M. Faller and M.H. Graham
Chapter 13 Distribution Transformers (pages 318โ357): G.P. Harvey and K. Frewin
Chapter 14 Switchgear (pages 358โ393): A. Headley and R.W. Blower
Chapter 15 Rotating Machines (pages 394โ423): D.B. Manning and G. Walton
Chapter 16 HBC Fuses and Fusegear in Low Voltage Systems (pages 427โ451): J. Feenan and P.G. Newbery
Chapter 17 Motor Control Gear (pages 453โ474): T. Fairhall
Chapter 18 Lighting (pages 475โ499): R.L.C. Tate and H.R. King
Chapter 19 Mains Cables (pages 502โ528): G.A. Bowie, S.E. Philbrick and T.L. Journeaux
Chapter 20 Selection of Wiring Systems (pages 529โ584): R.G. Parr, D.W.M. Latimer and M. Coates
Chapter 21 Control and Protection of Low Voltage Installations (pages 585โ596): H.R. Lovegrove
Chapter 22 Protective Systems (pages 597โ631): B. Dakers, D. Robertson and P.R. Rosen
Chapter 23 Power Factor Correction and Tariffs (pages 635โ659): T. Longland