The first edition of this title proved the most successful of the Portable Handbook series launched in 1999. Aimed at electrical engineers and technicians working in building power systems, the relentlessly practical Handbook succeeded as an in the field working tool. This new edition is necessitated by the new 2002 version of the National Electrical Code (NEC). This code changes render much of the existing material obsolete, so over half the chapters require heavy rewrites to stay current.
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The power quality engineer working in the field is often faced with having to design or modify field installations without the benefif of his libary and reference books...The Electrical Engineer's Portable Hanbook is intened to alleviate this problem by being an all-in-one, quick guide to sizing cable, conduit, motor starters, transformers, service entrances, and to perform short circuit studies, transformer ratings, voltage drop calculations -- to name a few.
...If you are a design engineer, consultant, electrical construction cost estimator or facilities engineer you need a copy of the Electrical Engineers Portable Handbook in your briefcase. -- Power Quality Assurance, January 2000 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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THE NO. 1 ON-THE-JOB ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REFERENCE This quick-look-up working tool, packed with tables, charts, and checklists, takes the guesswork out of almost any electrical design task or calculation. Indispensable for electrical engineers, designers, and technicians, the Handbook provides immediate fingertip access to the fundamental information busy professionals need for everyday use in the field. This new Second Edition has been totally revised to reflect the 2002 National Electrical Code(R) and also includes new sections on telecommunications-structured cabling systems, dissipation array system technology for lightning protection, and blown optical fiber technology. With its well-illustrated, systematic framework and ready-to-use tools, no other reference delivers this much time-saving data in such a convenient, highly usable format. COMPACT, COMPLETE, AND FULLY UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2002 NEC, the Handbook contains information on:
* NEC Articles, Tables, and Data
* Service and Distribution
* Grounding and Ground Fault Protection
* Emergency and Standby Power Systems
* Lighting
* Special Systems
* Miscellaneous Special Applications
* NEC Articles, Tables, and Data
* Service and Distribution
* Grounding and Ground Fault Protection
* Emergency and Standby Power Systems
* Lighting
* Special Systems
* Miscellaneous Special Applications
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Electricial Engineers Portable Handbook,
By Paul L. King (Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews
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I have found this book to be very helpful for the electricial industry. There is much information available which can only be found by using many other publicatons or information available only from the manufactor of the equipment. It covers services, and grounding of electricial systems. It also covers fire protection systems, motors and lighting. There are many charts and graphs in the book. I would recommend this book for anyone in the electricial field.
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Well, It IS Portable,
This review is from: Electrical Engineer's Portable Handbook (Paperback)
This is a good collection of useful information in compact form. I like the old tables that are missing in newer editions of the NEC. When odering this book, be sure to get a good magnifying glass. Lots of 3 pt text here.
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Great Resource,
By J. Gunderson (Plainfield, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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Great field resource for engineers, based on the NEC. Great section on control wiring schematics.
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This chapter provides information of a general nature that is frequently needed by the electrical design professional. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
integral ground fault protection, critical load bus, ampere feet, receipt capability, circuit feet, feeder fuse, nominal system voltages, primary resistor, utilization voltages, voltage drop calculations, bypass source, feeder breaker, operable part, standby power systems, starter coil, supplying utility, normal power supply, lightning protection system, automatic transfer switch, ground fault currents, manual starters, voltage dip, pilot device, conduit diameter, utilization equipment Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Electrical Engineer's Portable Handbook, Handbook Exhibit, Lighting Handbook, National Electrical Code, Wires Over, Conductor Copper, Date Page, Wire Diameter, Damage Curve Insulation, All Motors Running, Completed September, Special Systems, Closed Transition Starting, Metric Trade Designator Size, Miscellaneous Special Applications, Model Frame, American National Standards Institute, Breaker Location Chart, Concrete Pad, Engine Generator Rating, Fan Starting, Fire Alarm Control Panel, Inrush Point, Symmetrical Amps New!
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This chapter provides information of a general nature that is frequently needed by the electrical design professional. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
integral ground fault protection, critical load bus, ampere feet, receipt capability, circuit feet, feeder fuse, nominal system voltages, primary resistor, utilization voltages, voltage drop calculations, bypass source, feeder breaker, operable part, standby power systems, starter coil, supplying utility, normal power supply, lightning protection system, automatic transfer switch, ground fault currents, manual starters, voltage dip, pilot device, conduit diameter, utilization equipment Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Electrical Engineer's Portable Handbook, Handbook Exhibit, Lighting Handbook, National Electrical Code, Wires Over, Conductor Copper, Date Page, Wire Diameter, Damage Curve Insulation, All Motors Running, Completed September, Special Systems, Closed Transition Starting, Metric Trade Designator Size, Miscellaneous Special Applications, Model Frame, American National Standards Institute, Breaker Location Chart, Concrete Pad, Engine Generator Rating, Fan Starting, Fire Alarm Control Panel, Inrush Point, Symmetrical Amps New!
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- A42.2 System Components Video by Cengage Learning Delmar on page 472
- National Electrical Safety Code, 1984 by American National Standards Institute on page 80
- National Electrical Safety Code (Nesc Interpretations Collection : 1943-1990 Inclusive) on page 80
- Electrical Construction Databook by Robert B. Hickey in Back Matter
- Electrical Cost Data 2005 (Means Electrical Cost Data) by John H. Chiang in Front Matter
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