Electrical Grounding and Bonding
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Electrical Grounding and Bonding

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Electrical Grounding and Bonding

About this book

Completely updated to reflect the 2017 National Electrical CodeĀ®, the Fifth Edition of this user-friendly, practical guide features thorough, current coverage of grounding and bonding requirements in both Article 250 and Chapter 5 of the NECĀ®. Full of clear explanations, real-world examples, and vibrant, full-color illustrations, this trusted text will help you master and apply key electrical concepts, such as calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC tables, using grounded conductor connections in AC systems, managing installations and sizing, and applying "green" practices for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Whether you are pursuing a degree program, professional training, or an apprenticeship (e.g., Independent Electrical Contractors, electrical training ALLIANCE, former NJATC courses), you can count on this must-have resource to prepare you for career success.

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OBJECTIVES
AfterĀ 
studyingĀ 
thisĀ 
unit,Ā 
theĀ 
readerĀ 
willĀ 
understand
ā€¢Ā 
theĀ 
ā€œperformanceĀ 
requirementsā€Ā 
ofĀ 
ArticleĀ 
250
.
ā€¢Ā 
howĀ 
theĀ 
ā€œperformanceĀ 
requirementsā€Ā 
relateĀ 
toĀ 
theĀ 
ā€œprescriptiveĀ 
requirementsā€Ā 
inĀ 
theĀ 
remainderĀ 
ofĀ 
ArticleĀ 
250
.
ā€¢Ā 
objectionableĀ 
currentĀ 
overĀ 
groundingĀ 
conductors.
ā€¢Ā 
connectionsĀ 
ofĀ 
groundingĀ 
andĀ 
bondingĀ 
equipment.
ā€¢Ā 
theĀ 
importanceĀ 
ofĀ 
providingĀ 
cleanĀ 
surfacesĀ 
forĀ 
groundingĀ 
andĀ 
bondingĀ 
connections.
UNITĀ 
1
General
CopyrightĀ 
2018Ā 
CengageĀ 
Learning.Ā 
AllĀ 
RightsĀ 
Reserved.Ā 
MayĀ 
notĀ 
beĀ 
copied,Ā 
scanned,Ā 
orĀ 
duplicated,Ā 
inĀ 
wholeĀ 
orĀ 
inĀ 
part.Ā 
WCNĀ 
02-300

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Foreword
  4. Preface
  5. Changes to the NEC
  6. Introduction to Grounding and Bonding
  7. Unit 1: General
  8. Unit 2: System Grounding
  9. Unit 3: Grounding Electrode System and Grounding Electrode Conductor
  10. Unit 4: Enclosure, Raceway, and Service Cable Connections
  11. Unit 5: Bonding
  12. Unit 6: Equipment Grounding and Equipment Grounding Conductors
  13. Unit 7: Methods of Equipment Grounding
  14. Unit 8: Grounding of Specific Equipment Covered in Chapter 5 of the NEC
  15. Appendix A: Some Fundamentals of Equipment-Grounding Circuit Design
  16. Appendix B: Investigation and Testing of Footing-Type Grounding Electrodes for Electrical Installations
  17. Appendix C: Understanding Ground Resistance Testing
  18. Appendix D: Report of Research on Conduit Fitting Ground-Fault Current Withstand Capability
  19. Index