Practical Guide to Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations

6 ed
ISBN: 978-1-041-07598-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm

This covers all aspects of the inspecting and testing of electrical installations in easy to follow language to help you pass all related electrical exams. It includes the AM2 assessment, and is especially for City & Guilds 2391 and 2400, and EAL 600/4338/6 and 600/4340/4, and Part P courses.

- Entirely up to date with the 4th amendment of the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations

- Step-by-step descriptions and photographs of the tests show exactly how to carry them out

- Fault finding techniques

- Completion of inspection and test certification and periodic reporting

- Testing 3 phase and single-phase motors

- Supporting video footage of the tests are provided on the book’s website

- Top tips to help you pass the exams themselves.

Covers photovoltaics, electric vehicles, new testing equipment, new protective devices and switches, new bonding and earthing, and current codes and certification. It is strongly practical, so it suits apprenticeships and experienced electricians as well as NVQs. www.routledge.com/cw/kitcher provides a large bank of helpful video demonstrations, multiple choice questions to test your learning, and further supporting materials.

Zielgruppe

Adult education, Further/Vocational Education, and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kitcher, Christopher

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Bauelemente, Schaltkreise
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface 1. Introduction to Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations 2. Fundamental Principles of Inspection and Testing 3. Safe Isolation Procedures 4. Inspection Procedures 5. Testing Procedures 6. Interpreting Test Results 7. Certification and Documentation 8. Periodic Inspection and Reporting 9. Special Installations and Locations 10, PV and EESS systems 11. Thermal Imaging – Purpose and Justification  12. Advanced Testing and Troubleshooting 13. Maintenance, Upgrades, and Long-Term Safety 14. Energy Efficiency and Modern Technologies 15. The Future of Inspection and Testing  Glossary

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher Kitcher is a highly experienced electrical industry professional with over 50 years of expertise in the field. He currently operates as a freelance electrical installation lecturer and serves as a NICEIC inspector for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). In his consulting capacity, Kitcher works as an electrical and renewable energy consultant, where he assesses renewable installation contractors for NICEIC. His previous role at Crawley College saw him serve as a short course team leader, during which he successfully established three key facilities: an AM2 assessment centre, a renewable energy training centre, and a gas assessment centre. Kitcher has built a strong reputation through his published books and his accessible, practical YouTube video tutorials, which have made him a well-recognized figure in the electrical and renewable energy education sector.