

* A bibliography identifying additional sources for digging deeper. * References to related articles in the National Electrical Code. Reader-helpful features in this edition include: * Up-front chapter summaries to save time in finding topics of interest. It’s a must-have reference for those with a need or desire to get up to speed on the entire subject of electric power or just familiarize themselves with the latest advances-regardless of their formal education or training. Its core content of power generation, distribution, lighting, wiring, motors, and project planning has been supplemented by new topics: * CAD for preparing electrical drawings and estimates* Basic switch and receptacle circuit wiring* Structured wiring for multimedia* Swimming pool and low-voltage lighting* Electrical surge protection An easy-to-read style makes complex topics understandable. This compact, user-friendly edition updates and expands on the earlier edition.

This handbook is a valuable information resource on electric power for everyone from technical professionals to students and laypeople. A mainstay of industrial productivity and economic prosperity, it is also essential for safeguarding human life and health.

A COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE OF TECHNICAL DETAILS ON ELECTRICAL POWER FROM GENERATION TO PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Reliable, low-cost electric power is a fundamental requirement for modern society, making possible such vital services as lighting, HVAC, transportation, communication, and data processing, in addition to driving motors of all sizes.
