Get Qualified: Inspection and Testing

1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-138-31026-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 168 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 318 g

The Get Qualified series provides clear and concise guidance for people looking to work within the electrical industry. This book outlines why the inspection and testing of electrical installations is important, and what qualifications are required in order to test, inspect and certify. All you need to know about the subject of inspection is covered in detail, making this book the ideal guide for those who are new to the subject and experienced professionals alike. There are also sections on exam preparation, revision exercises and sample questions.

Zielgruppe

Further/Vocational Education

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smith, Kevin

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: What is Inspection and Testing?

Chapter 3: Who can carry out Inspection and Testing?

Chapter 4: What are my Training Options?

Part 2

Chapter 5: Inspection and Testing Safety

Chapter 6: Safe Isolation

Chapter 7: Information Required for Inspection and Testing

Chapter 8: The Difference Between Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing

Chapter 9: Inspecting an Electrical Installation

Chapter 10: Testing an Electrical Installation

Chapter 11: Testing the Continuity of Conductors (Regulation 612.2)

Chapter 12: Testing Insulation Resistance (Regulation 612.3)

Chapter 13: Testing Polarity (Regulation 612.6)

Chapter 14: Testing Earth Electrode Resistance (Regulation 612.7)

Chapter 15: Protection by Automatic Disconnection of Supply (Regulation 612.8)

Chapter 16: Testing Earth Fault Loop Impedance (612.9)

Chapter 17: Testing Additional Protection (612.10)

Chapter 18: Testing Prospective Fault Current (612.11)

Chapter 19: Check of Phase Sequence (612.12)

Chapter 20: Functional Testing (612.13)

Chapter 21: Verification of Voltage Drop (612.14)

Chapter 22: Inspection and Testing Certification

Part 3

Chapter 23: Good examination practice and revision

Chapter 24: Sample examination questions

Über Autor(innen)

Kevin Smith is a highly experienced Electrical Trainer, who in 2006 started his own electrical training company which led him to deliver training courses for companies large and small throughout the UK. Since 2008 he has personally taught the 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations to over 1000 electricians. Kevin is currently the Training Manager for Seaward, a Large UK based manufacturer of electrical test equipment. He is the author of Get Qualified: Portable Appliance Testing also published with Routledge.