Electrical installation and workshop technology : Volume one /
F. G. Thompson, illustrative material by J. H. Smith
- Fifth edition
- ix, 184 pages : illustrarions
Part 1 Electrical installation technology: the career of the electrician; historical review of installation; historical review of wiring regulations; electrical supply and distribution systems; supply-control and distribution on premises; conductors and cables; conductor joints and terminations; wiring systems - sheathed, conduit, duct, trunking; wiring accessories; installation methods; current-using apparatus; lighting and power circuits; electrical safety; protection; earthing; testing and measuring instruments; inspection and testing; temporary installations; circuit-control devises; cells; lighting; electromagnetic devices; inductors and transformers; motors and transformers; motors and control gear; capacitors and power factor; circuit and wiring diagrams; fault-tracing in circuits and equipment. Part 2 Electrical workshop practice: workshop safety; electrical materials 1 - conductors; electrical materials 2 - insulators; workshop practice; soldering.
This text is intended for students who are studying the subject of electrical installation work. The engineering content of the book is aimed at those whose "on-the-job" training lacks a significant workshop element. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.