Handbook of Practical Electrical Design

Handbook of Practical Electrical Design by McPartland, Joseph F.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 0639785308348.

A reference for designers and installers of electrical systems, addressing the everyday needs of electrical professionals in simple terms. Explains practical procedures involved in the design of electrical circuits and systems to supply any load, treating all facets of electrical design, from specific loads and the circuits that serve them, to connection to main power lines. Material is presented in the order in which design normally proceeds, with chapters on general considerations, branch circuit loads, feeders and subfeeders, distribution, and energy supply. This third edition reflects the 1999 National Electrical Code. Joseph McPartland is the former publisher of Electrical Design and Installation magazine. Brian McPartland is president of a consortium of nationally recognized author and lecturers in electrical education. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)