Electrical Grounding and Bonding

by Simmons, Phil

• ISBN13: 9781418050306
• ISBN10: 141805030X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-30
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

Written in accordance with the 2008 National Electrical Code, this new book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the essential elements of electrical grounding and bonding. It examines the critical concepts of calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC tables, the use of grounded conductor connections in DC and AC systems, as well as various installations and sizing. Material is reader-friendly and is accompanied by straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts that foster understanding. A functional use of color and dynamic illustrations augments the book and further supports this thorough student- and professional-level approach to electrical grounding.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Introduction Unit 1 General Unit 2 System Grounding Unit 3 Grounding Electrode System and Grounding Electrode Conductor Unit 4 Enclosure, Raceway, and Service Cable Grounding Unit 5 Bonding Unit 6 Equipment Grounding and Equipment Grounding Conductors Unit 7 Methods of Equipment Grounding Appendix A Some Fundamentals of Equipment-Grounding Circuit Design Appendix B Investigation and Testing of Footing-Type Grounding Electrodes for Electrical Installations Appendix C Understanding Ground Resistance Testing Appendix D Report of Research on Conduit Fitting Ground-Fault Current Withstand Capability Index