The IEE Wiring Regulations Explained and Illustrated (Conforms to the 16th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations)

This new edition brings this practical book into line with the 16th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations which was published in May 1991. Brian Scaddan is the author of ''Wiring Systems and Fault Finding for Installation Electricians'' The IEE Wiring Regulations Explained and Illustrated, Second Edition discusses the recommendations of the IEE Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings for the safe selection or erection of wiring installations. The book emphasizes earthing, bonding, protection, and circuit design of electrical wirings. The text reviews the fundamental requirements for safety, earthing systems, the earth fault loop impedance, and supplementary bonding. The book also describes the different types of protection, such as protection against mechanical damage, overcurrent, under voltage (which prevents automatic restarting of machinery and devices in the event of a voltage drop). The text explains in detail the stages of the designing process of electrical installation that include the design current, protection rating, correction factors, cable current-carrying capacity, cable size, voltage drop, shock risk constraints, and thermal constraints. The electrician should test the finished installation before energizing it by following a sequence of tests recommended in the Regulations. The book is suitable for electricians, technicians, building foreman, house contractors, as well as for students studying to be licensed electricians and technicians. Content: By the same author , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Dedication , Page iv Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages vii-viii Introduction: the IEE Wiring Regulations , Pages ix-x ONE - Fundamental requirements for safety , Pages 1-8 TWO - Earthing , Pages 9-34 THREE - Protection , Pages 35-56 FOUR - Control , Pages 57-60 FIVE - Circuit design , Pages 61-89 SIX - Testing and inspection , Pages 90-96 Answers to problems , Page 97 Index , Pages 98-99 Brian Scaddan's handy guide to the IEE Wiring Regulations has become a standard reference source for installation engineers and is widely used as college text. The new edition brings it fully up to date with amendments to the Regulations published in December 1994. Used alongside the Regulations themselves, this book is the key to safe and efficient electrical installation. Problems are also provided, for 'self-check' exercises or college assignments.