Electrical Grounding and Bonding Based on the 2005 National Electrical Code

Author: Phil Simmons

Written in accordance with the 2005 National Electrical Code®, this new book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the essential elements of electrical grounding and bonding.

It examines the critical concepts of calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC® tables, the use of grounded conductor connections in DC and AC systems, as well as various installations and sizing.

Material is reader-friendly and is accompanied by straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts that foster understanding. A functional use of color and dynamic illustrations augment the book and further support this thorough student- and professional-level approach to electrical grounding.

Features:

• the logical organization permits readers to become comfortable with basic installations before advancing to special installations
• clear and specific explanations show readers how to calculate a conductor size, as well as how to read and interpret NEC® tables
• important features such as objectives at the beginning of each chapter and review questions at the end reinforce key concepts and principles
• attention-grabbing four-color artwork engages readers in the material, facilitating learning

Contents:

Introduction
Definitions
Electrical Theory
Effects of Electric Shock
250.3 Application of Other Articles
250.4 General Requirements for Grounding and Bonding
250.6 Objectionable Current over Grounding Conductors
250.8 Connection of Grounding and Bonding Equipment
250.10 Protection of Ground Clamps and Fittings
250.12 Clean Surfaces
250.20 Alternating-Current Circuits and Systems to Be Grounded
250.21 Alternating-Current Systems of 50 Volts to 1000 Volts Not Required to Be Grounded
250.22 Circuits Not to Be Grounded
250.24 Grounding Service-Supplied Alternating-Current Systems
250.26 Conductor to Be Grounded — Alternating-Current Systems
250.28 Main Bonding Jumper and System Bonding Jumper
250.30 Grounding Separately Derived Alternating-Current Systems
250.32 Buildings or Structures Supplied by Feeder(s) or Branch Circuit(s)
250.34 Portable and Vehicle-Mounted Generators
250.36 High-Impedance Grounded Neutral Systems
250.50 Grounding Electrode System
250.52 Grounding Electrodes
250.53 Grounding Electrode System Installation
250.54 Supplementary Grounding Electrodes
250.56 Resistance of Rod, Pipe, and Plate Electrodes
250.58 Common Grounding Electrode
250.62 Grounding Electrode Conductor Material
250.64 Grounding Electrode Conductor Installation
250.66 Size of Alternating-Current Grounding Electrode Conductor
Table 250.66 Grounding Electrode Conductor for Alternating-Current Systems
250.68 Grounding Electrode Conductor and Bonding Jumper Connection to Grounding Electrodes
250.70 Methods of Grounding and Bonding Conductor Connection to Electrodes
250.80 Grounding Service Raceways and Enclosures
250.86 Grounding Other Conductor Enclosures and Raceways
250.90 Bonding, General
250.92 Bonding, Services
250.94 Bonding for Other Systems
250.96 Bonding Other Enclosures
250.97 Bonding for Over 250 Volts
250.98 Bonding Loosely Jointed Metal Raceways
250.100 Bonding in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
250.102 Equipment Bonding Jumpers
250.104 Bonding of Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Steel
250.110 Equipment Fastened in Place or Connected by Permanent Wiring Methods (Fixed)
250.112 Fastened in Place or Connected by Permanent Wiring Methods (Fixed) — Specific
250.114 Equipment Connected by Cord and Plug
250.118 Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors
250.119 Identification of Equipment Grounding Conductors
250.120 Equipment Grounding Conductor Installation
250.122 Size of Equipment Grounding Conductors
Table 250.122 Minimum Size Equipment Grounding Conductors for Grounding Raceway and Equipment
250.124 Equipment Grounding Conductor Continuity
250.126 Identification of Wiring Device Terminals
250.130 Equipment Grounding Conductor Connections
250.134 Equipment Fastened in Place or Connected by Permanent Wiring Methods (Fixed) — Grounding
250.140 Frames of Ranges and Clothes Dryers
250.142 Use of Grounded Circuit Conductor for Grounding Equipment
250.146 Connecting Receptacle Grounding Terminal to Box
250.147 Bonding of General-Use Snap Switches
250.148 ....... more

384 Pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

Paperback, 320 pages