Electrical inspectors publication, soares book on grounding and bonding, 9th edition, for added information. Principles of electrical grounding john pfeiffer, p. In 1974, mike realized there was a need for quality electrical training and opened mike holt. Dec 09, 2020 electrical grounding and bonding is one of the many misunderstood topics of discussion in the design and construction industry. Soares book on grounding and bonding 14e, 2020 nec.
There are two main reasons for understanding grounding and applying the correct design for grounding and bonding. Electrical grounding and bonding 3e, written in accordance with the 2011 national electrical code, provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the essential elements of electrical grounding and bonding. The alltec protection pyramid begins with the installation of a stable, low resistance, and low impedance grounding system and bonding. Over the past five code cycles, this article was extensively revised to organize it better and make it easier to understand and. Clear explanations, realworld examples and colorful illustrations help you master and apply key electrical. Electrical grounding and bonding 141805030x delmar. Soares book on grounding and bonding 12e, 2014 nec electronic pdf improving your skills in electrical grounding and bonding has never been easier. Electrical grounding and bonding 005 edition, kindle edition. Jan 30, 2020 electrical grounding and bonding by phil simmons, 9780357371220, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Many of the most important concepts are introduced in the early chapters, and then expanded upon in later chapters. Article 250 grounding and bonding mike holt enterprises. Grounding, earthing, bonding, and ground fault protection.
Paused you are listening to a sample of the audible narration for this kindle book. Electrical grounding and bonding by phil simmons this userfriendly, practical guide provides a thorough and effective introduction to the essentials of electrical grounding and bonding. The book 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. Written in accordance with the 2014 national electrical code, electrical grounding and bonding, fourth edition, features complete, uptodate coverage of. Soares grounding and bonding international association of. Few topics generate as much controversy and argument as that of grounding and the associated topics of surge protection, shielding and lightning protection of electrical.
Apr 02, 2014 this userfriendly, practical guide provides a thorough and effective introduction to the essentials of electrical grounding and bonding. Item detail electrical grounding and bonding 6th edition. Grounding and bonding means that conductive parts are connected together and to the earth. Bond 3phase power systems neutral ground neutral bond winding 2 winding 1 winding 3 wye to the load l l l n grounding.
Electrical grounding and bonding, 5th edition builders book. Understanding bonding and grounding for swimming pool. The book s detailed explanations, realworld examples, and vibrant, fullcolor illustrations help readers. Buy electrical grounding and bonding 4 by simmons, phil isbn. The book brings together material from numerous amateur radio and industry sources to present a comprehensive picture of basic grounding and bonding practices related to ac electrical safety, lightning protection, and the management of rf currents and voltages in the typical ham station. Down to earth about grounding electrical contractor magazine. A great majority of the recommendations contained in the original edition of his book have been accepted as part of. Electrical grounding and bonding 6th edition updated to reflect the 2020 national electrical code, simmons electrical grounding and bonding, sixth edition delivers complete coverage of requirements in both article 250 and chapter 5 of the nec. A great majority of the recommendations contained in the original edition of his book have been accepted as part of article 250 of the national electrical code. The egc is used to connect the noncurrent carrying metal parts of the system together with the system grounded conductor, the grounding. Electrical grounding and bonding paperback childrens book. An example where it is not connected to the earth is the grounding of the electrical system inside an airplane. This seminar is the first in a short series of electrical grounding and bonding webinars presented by neca. Soares book on grounding and bonding, th edition nec 2017.
The book is designed to provide an excellent understanding on both theoretical and practical level. Bonding and grounding are two of the most essential electrical safety tasks pool owners must perform. Unbalanced neutral currents flow through the earth connection. Electrical grounding and bonding the book 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. Full of clear explanations, realworld examples, and. The material in this book analyzes the how and why of these two functions of grounding and bonding. Completely updated to reflect the 2020 national electrical code, simmons electrical grounding and bonding, sixth edition equips. I will continue to use this excellent book throughout my teaching of the grounding and bonding concepts. Completely updated to reflect the 2020 national electrical code, electrical grounding and bonding, 6th edition, features complete, current coverage of grounding and bonding. Recommended practice for grounding of industrial and commercial power systems. Jun 15, 2018 the terms grounding and bonding are found throughout the nec text, and while they are seemingly interchangeable terms, they are actually two distinct procedures when it comes to the national electrical code, as well as the installation of electrical equipment.
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Sergio takegame gerente tecnico engenharia eletrica. The material is readerfriendly with straightforward, easytounderstand explanations of key concepts that foster understanding. Soares grounding and bonding, nec 2020 builders book. The book starts at a basic level, to ensure that you have a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts and also to refresh the more experienced readers in the essentials. This userfriendly, practical guide provides a thorough and effective introduction to the essentials of electrical grounding and bonding. Improving your skills in electrical grounding and bonding has never been easier. Electrical grounding and bonding, 5th edition cengage.
It examines the critical concepts of calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting nec tables, the use of grounded conductor connections in dc. The terms bonding and grounding are often used together, and in many cases, theyre used interchangeably. Grounding lfmc conduit for non metallic boxes mike holt. Grounding and bonding is one of the most critical safety procedures to reduce the potential for electrical shocks and fires. They each have different functions, but they work together to make the buildings electrical wiring safe.
There are lots of good photos and illustrations that. Electrical grounding and bonding paperback hartfield book. Learn the theory behind grounding systems and bonding equipotential connections from a worldwide expert. Soares grounding and bonding international association. Completely updated to reflect the 2020 national electrical code, simmons electrical grounding and bonding, sixth edition equips you with a userfriendly, practical guide to the latest requirements in both article 250 and chapter 5 of the nec along with current industry best practices. Soares book on grounding and bonding, 2014nec 9781890659653 by international association of electrical inspectors and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. June 2020 not only does this book explain how and why certain grounding methods are used, but it does so in a logical way. Analysis of grounding and bonding systems 1st edition. Written in accordance with the 2014 national electrical. Soares grounding and bonding, nec 2020 soares grounding and bonding, nec 2020 preorder your copy now. Glavinich said that contractors should be aware of the institute of electrical and electronics engineers ieee series of color books, two of which deal with grounding and bonding.
Electrical systems and equipment are grounded, usually at the source or service. The discussion moves quickly from a basic study of grounding to simple. According to the tenth edition of the soares book on grounding and bonding, a ground fault is an unintentional, electrically conducting connection between an ungrounded energized conductor of an electrical circuit and the normally noncurrentcarrying conductors, metallic enclosures, metallic raceways, metallic equipment, or earth. 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. The green book is titled recommended practice for grounding of industrial and commercial power systems, while the emerald book covers recommended. Completely updated to reflect the 2017 national electrical code, electrical grounding and bonding, 5th edition, features complete, current coverage of grounding and bonding requirements in both article 250 and chapter 5 of the nec. Johnston neca executive director, standards and safety 1 welcome to a neca webinar based on the national electrical code. Electrical grounding and bonding 4th edition 97813948605.
This book is well put together and does a great job of introducing the concepts of grounding and bonding in common electrical systems. It examines the critical concepts of calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting nec tables, the use of grounded conductor. It examines the critical concepts of calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting nec tables, the use of grounded conductor connections in dc and. Practical guide to electrical grounding book cover grounding is connecting to a common point which is connected back to the electrical source. Books on grounding znec zieee green book 1421991recommended practice for grounding of industrial and commercial power systems emerald book 11001999 recommended practice for powering and grounding sensitive electronic equipment zindustrial and commercial power system handbook. Electrical grounding and bonding, simmons, phil, ebook. 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. Completely updated to reflect the 2017 national electrical code, electrical grounding and bonding, fifth edition, features complete, current coverage of grounding and bonding requirements in both article 250 and chapter 5 of the nec. Electrical grounding and bonding edition 5 by phil simmons. Eustace soares book, grounding electrical distribution systems for safety was originally published in 1966 and was based upon the 1965 edition of the national electrical code.
Minnesota electrical association 1 acknowledgements some material and illustrations presented are with permission of cengage learning from. Through mathematical analysis, comprehensive explanations, and detailed figures, analysis of grounding and bonding systems explains the theory and the reasons behind basic ground electrodes i. Metal frame of the building or structure where the following methods are used to make an earth connection. Equipment grounding conductor egc serves a vital role in electrical systems, to simply characterize it performance its provides bonding, grounding and serves as an effective ground fault current path. Understanding bonding and grounding for swimming pool equipment. Electrical grounding and bonding per nec specifying engineer. Electrical grounding and bonding 2020 nec edition 6. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read electrical grounding and bonding. Grounding is, in essence, the control of abnormal voltages or currents through the proper application of ohms law. Pull and junction boxes, conduit bodies, and handhole enclosures for use on systems over volts, nominal 70195 320 armored cable. National joint apprenticeship and training committee for the electrical industry. Johnstonfew topics are more important to an electrical installation and to an electrical worker than grounding and bonding. Mike holt worked his way up through the electrical trade from apprentice electrician through electrical contractor, to become one of the most recognized experts in the world as it relates to electrical power installations.
The grounding and bonding requirements in this column apply to solidly grounded systems that operate at not more than 600v, such as 120240v, 120208v, and 277480v. Electrical grounding and bonding 2020 nec edition 6 about the author phil simmons is the founder of simmons electrical services, where he consults on the national electrical code nec and other codes. The alltec protection pyramid begins with the installation of a stable, low resistance, and low impedance grounding system and bonding all electrically conductive surfaces together. All code references are based on the 2005 national electrical code. Proper, codecompliant grounding and bonding is essential for a safe electrical i. For those eager to improve their skills and knowledge in electrical grounding and bonding, this is the book for you. Electrical grounding and bonding, 5th edition by phil simmons simmons electrical services this userfriendly, practical guide provides a thorough and effective introduction to the essentials of electrical grounding and bonding. Apr 16, 2014 this userfriendly, practical guide provides a thorough and effective introduction to the essentials of electrical grounding and bonding. Without proper bonding and grounding, you and other pool users run the risk of electric shock when using your pool or equipment. Practical, userfriendly and updated to reflect the 2020 national electrical code, simmons electrical grounding and bonding, sixth edition delivers. This is a discussion of the basic principles behind grounding systems and how grounding is related to safety and the effective operation of circuit protection devices such as fuses and circuit breakers. He was a journeyman electrician, master electrician, and electrical contractor. Electrical grounding and bonding by phil simmons the national electrical code necis document 70 from the national fire protection association nfpa 112018 2. Metal parts of electrical raceways, cables, enclosures, or equipment must be bonded together and to the supply source in a manner that creates a lowimpedance path.
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