Electrical Grounding and Bonding
Comprehensive Introduction to the Essential Elements of Electrical Grounding and Bonding Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code

By J. Philip Simmons

Straightforward, Easy-to-Understand Guide to Electrical Grounding and Bonding

Written in accordance with the 2008 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 augments the book and further supports this thorough student- and professional-level approach to electrical grounding

Features:

• Updated content includes a list of methods permitted and not permitted for connecting grounding and bonding conductors.
• Many significant changes added to definitions in Article 100.
• New clarifying rules were added on installing main or system bonding jumpers for service or separately derived systems.
• A new section has been added covering the grounding and bonding requirements for permanently installed generators.
• Extensive revisions and expansion of requirements made for intersystem bonding, such as for communication systems.
• Clear and specific explanations show readers how to calculate a conductor size, as well as how to read and interpret 2008 National Electrical Code 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 you in the material, facilitating learning.

Table of Contents:

• Foreword.
• Preface.
• Changes to National Electrical Code
• Articles 100 and 250 for the 2008 Edition.
• Introduction to Grounding and Bonding.
• Unit 1: General.
• Unit 2: System Grounding.
• Unit 3: Grounding Electrode System and Grounding Electrode Conductor.
• Unit 4: Enclosure, Raceway, and Service Cable Connections.
• Unit 5: Bonding.
• Unit 6: Equipment Grounding and Equipment Grounding Conductors.
• Unit 7: Methods of Equipment Grounding.
• Unit 8: Grounding of Specific Equipment Covered in Chapter 5 of the 2008 National Electrical Code.
• Appendix A: Some Fundamentals of Equipment-Grounding Circuit Design.
• Appendix B: Investigation and Testing of Footing-Type Grounding Electrodes for Electrical Installations.
• Appendix C: Understanding Ground Resistance Testing.
• Appendix D: Report of Research on Conduit Fitting Ground-Fault Current Withstand Capability.
• Index.