Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook,9780071467896

Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook

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Edition: 11th
ISBN13: 9780071467896
ISBN10: 0071467890
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-08-16
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Professional
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Summary

This heavily illustrated reference has been the bible of electrical transmission since the publication of its first edition in 1928. Covering both overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution, it graphically lays out the basic principles, equipment, standards, and safety regulations, allowing electrical workers to avoid costly errors, diagnose and repair power failures, and ensure optimum safety.

Author Biography

Thomas M. Shoemaker (Clearwater, FL) is a consulting electrical engineer and Lifetime Senior Member of the IEEE.

James E. Mack (Moline, IL) is Manager, Operations Support, at the Mid-American Energy Company. He is an active committee member of the Missouri Valley Electrical Association. He is a member of IEEE and NSPE.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter 1. Elementary Electrical Principles 1.1(1)
Chapter 2. Electric System 2.1(1)
Chapter 3. Substations 3.1(1)
Chapter 4. Transmission Circuits 4.1(1)
Chapter 5. Distribution Circuits 5.1(1)
Chapter 6. Construction Specifications 6.1(1)
Chapter 7. Wood-Pole Structures 7.1(1)
Chapter 8. Aluminum, Concrete, Fiberglass, and Steel Structures 8.1(1)
Chapter 9. Distribution Automation 9.1(1)
Chapter 10. Emergency System Restoration 10.1(1)
Chapter 11. Unloading, Hauling, Erecting, and Setting Poles 11.1(1)
Chapter 12. Guying Poles 12.1(1)
Chapter 13. Insulators, Crossarms, and Conductor Supports 13.1(1)
Chapter 14. Line Conductors 14.1(1)
Chapter 15. Distribution Transformers 15.1(1)
Chapter 16. Lightning and Surge Protection 16.1(1)
Chapter 17. Fuses 17.1(1)
Chapter 18. Switches 18.1(1)
Chapter 19. Tap-Changing Transformers and Voltage Regulators 19.1(1)
Chapter 20. Transmission Tower Erection 20.1(1)
Chapter 21. Stringing Line Conductors 21.1(1)
Chapter 22. Sagging Line Conductors 22.1(1)
Chapter 23. Joining Line Conductors 23.1(1)
Chapter 24. Live-Line Maintenance with Hot-Line Tools 24.1(1)
Chapter 25. Live-Line Maintenance from Insulated Aerial Platforms 25.1(1)
Chapter 26. Grounding 26.1(1)
Chapter 27. Protective Grounds 27.1(1)
Chapter 28. Street Lighting 28.1(1)
Chapter 29. Underground System 29.1(1)
Chapter 30. Laying Conduit 30.1(1)
Chapter 31. Manhole Construction 31.1(1)
Chapter 32. Pulling Cable 32.1(1)
Chapter 33. Splicing Cable 33.1(1)
Chapter 34. Underground Distribution 34.1(1)
Chapter 35. Vegetation Management-Tree Trimming 35.1(1)
Chapter 36. Distribution Transformer Installation 36.1(1)
Chapter 37. Electrical Drawing Symbols 37.1(1)
Chapter 38. Single-Line Diagrams 38.1(1)
Chapter 39. Schematic Diagrams 39.1(1)
Chapter 40. Voltage Regulation 40.1(1)
Chapter 41. Units of Measurement, Electrical Definitions, Electrical Formulas, and Calculations 41.1(1)
Chapter 42. Maintenance of Transmission and Distribution Lines 42.1(1)
Chapter 43. Rope, Knots, Splices, and Gear 43.1(1)
Chapter 44. Climbing Wood Poles 44.1(1)
Chapter 45. Protective Equipment 45.1(1)
Chapter 46. OSHA ยง1910.269 46.1(1)
Chapter 47. Resuscitation 47.1(1)
Chapter 48. Heart-Lung Resuscitation 48.1(1)
Chapter 49. Pole-Top and Bucket Truck Rescue 49.1(1)
Chapter 50. Self-Testing Questions and Exercises 50.1(1)
Index follows Chapter 50

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