Electrician's Calculations Manual, Second Edition

by Fowler, Nick

• ISBN13: 9780071770163
• ISBN10: 007177016X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-26
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

This handy book is the perfect go-to toolbox companion for quick access to the formulas and examples electricians need to solve on-the-job problems. Electrician's Calculations Manual, Second Edition provides practicing electricians with a convenient way to review the basic calculations needed for a given job, and to supplement the continuing education required in most states. This second edition has been updated to reflect the changes in the industry as well as the requirements of the 2011 National Electrical Code. This practical guide enables you to: Accurately figure out the requirements for commercial jobs Perform conduit-bending math Test your understanding of the concepts with end-of-chapter tests and a full chapter of practice tests Electrician's Calculations Manual, Second Edition: Features new discussions and calculations for: quick and easy segment bending; motor nine lead motor wye and delta; motor 12 lead motor delta/wye; capacitor circuits; parallel circuits; series circuits Contains revised end-of-chapter tests Includes a new chapter: Practice Tests 2011 NEC compliant

Table of Contents

Preface
Electricity--An Overview
Chapter 1. Direct Current Calculations
Chapter 2. Alternating Current Calculations
Chapter 3. Transformers
Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Calculations
Chapter 5. Motors
Chapter 6. Single-Dwelling Load Calculations
Chapter 7. Multifamily Load Calculations
Chapter 8. Commercial Calculations
Chapter 9. Miscellaneous Service Entrance Calculations
Chapter 10. Conduit Bending
Chapter 11. Math Review
Final Test
Answers to End-of-Chapter Tests and Final Test
Index