Installing Electrical Protective Devices: Distribution, Power, Lightning Protection and Grounding Systems

Description

About the Book: This comprehensive treatment of electrical installation and maintenance breaks down systems, distributions, protection, and equipment, welding and cutting, and portable power equipment into 16 subject areas?progressing from the basics to safety related to all facets of electrical work. This is a valuable resource for both practising and student electricians, as well as individuals working in the electrotech industry. The text first presents the significance of electrical protection to equipment and personnel. It also discusses essential features of various types of circuit breakers, fuses, surge protectors, and grounding systems, as well as how they work and how they are installed in the electrical system. The text also covers installation details?so readers know the right way to do it. Power protection chapters focus on preventing loss due to power quality problems, while lightning protection chapters offer ways to protect buildings and equipment from direct and indirect strikes. Grounding is examined with extra detail in this course, putting special focus on its importance to avoid electrical faults and hazards. In all of this, the book emphasizes the importance of safety guidelines and proper compliance with regulations for both the reliable and secure installation of the systems mentioned and for the correct use of these facilities. This reference is particularly useful for anyone designing or installing electric protection systems. Contents:

1. Installing Electrical Protective Devices
2. Testing Electrical Protective Devices
3. Defining Lightning Protection and Grounding Systems
4. Installing Lightning Protection and Grounding Systems