A Hands-On Approach to Electrical Design
Electrical Design of Commercial and Industrial Buildings teaches students the critical components of electrical design through an integrated approach that combines fundamental theory with hands-on practice.
By taking an applied-learning approach to instruction, this text explains electrical principles, design criteria, codes, and other key elements of the design process, then guides students through each step as they create their own electrical design plans.
A companion Student Resource CD-ROM with sample plans - accompanied by example equipment lists, lighting fixture schedules, and calculation templates - provides students with a comprehensive framework for experiential learning.
As an integrated learning tool, Electrical Design of Commercial and Industrial Buildings is both an essential teaching guide for electrical design instructors and an enduring reference book for students and professionals.
Features & Benefits
Electrical Design for Commercial and Industrial Buildings provides students with the ability to understand how electrical plans are conceptualized, designed, and compiled and illustrates how to apply this knowledge to the cases they will encounter in the field. The unique hands-on approach of this text does much more than simply relay theory and teach the ability to read blueprints; it provides real-world examples, relevant codes and requirements, and an opportunity to increase student knowledge about key aspects of an electrical design.
Features that reinforce and expand on essential information include:
- Charged Terms: Key terms are easily identified and explained within the text. A complete list with definitions follows each chapter.
- Tips: Helpful tips offer additional advice or reinforce information provided in the text.
- Calculation Examples: Step-by-step examples guide the reader through essential calculations.
- You Are The Designer: This unique hands-on student project integrates knowledge presented in the text and guides students through the creation of their own electrical design project.
- Wrap Up: End-of-chapter materials and activities reinforce important concepts and evaluate student comprehension.
- Master Concepts thoroughly summarize chapter concepts.
- Charged Terms provide key terms and definitions from the chapter.
- Check Your Knowledge promotes critical thinking and tests readers' understanding of key concepts.
Applicable Courses
Using Blueprints, Schematics, Diagrams
Blueprint Reading/Planning in Residential Installation
Construction Blueprint Reading
Blue Print Reading
Chapter 1 Electrical Plan Design
Introduction
The Design Process
Understanding the Project Scope
Defining parts of the Electrical Plan
Determining Applicable Standards
Creating the Electrical Plan
Wrap up
You are the Designer
Chapter 2 General Electrical Requirements
Introduction
Determining General Purpose Requirements
Determining Branch-Circuit Requirements
Designating Branch Circuits in the Electrical Plan
Wrap Up
You Are the Designer
Chapter 3 Specialized Electrical Requirements
Introduction
Equipment List
Specialized Equipment Branch Circuits
Motors
Raceways for Branch-Circuit Distribution
Determining the Number of Panelboards
Raceway Legends
Wrap Up
You Are the Designer
Chapter 4 Lighting Systems
Introduction
Determining Lighting Requirements
Selecting Lighting Requirements
Calculating the Number of Lighting Fixtures Required
Determining the Lighting Fixture Location
Creating the Lighting Plan
Including Keynotes Sections
Wrap Up
You Are the Designer
Chapter 5 Distribution Systems
Introduction
Single-Line Diagrams
System Grounding
Using Conductors in Parallel
Wrap Up
You Are the Designer
Chapter 6 Load and Short-Circuit Calculations
Introduction
Performing Load Calculations
Performing Short-Circuit Calculations
Wrap Up
You Are the Designer
Chapter 7 Electrical Plan Review
Introduction
Electrical Plan Review Process
Electrical Plan Review Checklist
Wrap Up
You Are the Designer