Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Author Biographies -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Overview of Building Electrical Distribution Systems -- 1.3 Electrification of Buildings -- 1.4 DC Distribution Systems -- 1.5 General Design Approach -- 1.6 Summary -- Chapter 2 Overview of Electrical Circuits -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Review of DC and AC Circuits -- 2.3 Multiphase AC Systems -- 2.4 Power Factor Correction -- 2.5 Summary -- 2.6 Problems -- Chapter 3 Electrical Transformers -- 3.1 Introduction
3.2 Fundamentals of Transformers -- 3.3 Types of Transformers -- 3.4 Transformer Connections -- 3.5 Testing Methods for Transformers -- 3.6 Design Specifications for Transformers -- 3.7 Summary -- 3.8 Problems -- Chapter 4 Electrical Motors -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Operation of Three-Phase Motors -- 4.3 Operation of One-Phase Motors -- 4.4 Performance Characteristics of Motors -- 4.5 Motor Energy Efficiency Improvements -- 4.6 Summary -- 4.7 Problems -- Chapter 5 Protection Systems -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Impact of Electricity on Humans -- 5.3 Basic Operation of Protection Devices
5.4 Types of Protection Devices -- 5.5 Grounding and Bonding -- 5.6 Summary -- 5.7 Problems -- Chapter 6 Branch Circuits and Feeders -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Size and Rating of Conductors -- 6.3 Design of Conductors -- 6.4 Selection of Conduits -- 6.5 Branch Circuits and Feeders for Nonmotor Loads -- 6.6 Branch Circuits and Feeders for Motors -- 6.7 Summary -- 6.8 Problems -- Chapter 7 Electrical Systems for Dwellings -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 General Design Approach -- 7.3 Main Service Entrance Design -- 7.4 Branch Circuits for Residential Buildings -- 7.5 General Design Procedure
7.6 Electrical Systems for Apartment Buildings -- 7.7 Case Study: Analysis of Electrical Systems for a Ranch House -- 7.8 Summary -- 7.9 Problems -- Chapter 8 Electrical Systems for Commercial Buildings -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Short-Circuit Currents -- 8.3 Lighting and Power Panels -- 8.4 Motor Control Centers Design -- 8.5 Switchboards and Unit Substations -- 8.6 Emergency Systems -- 8.7 Fire Alarms -- 8.8 Case Study -- 8.9 Summary -- 8.10 Problems -- Chapter 9 Economic Analysis of Energy Projects -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Basic Concepts -- 9.3 Compounding Factors
9.4 Economic Evaluation Methods -- 9.5 Life Cycle Cost Analysis Method -- 9.6 General Procedure for an Economic Evaluation -- 9.7 Electricity Rates -- 9.8 Summary -- 9.9 Problems -- Chapter 10 Energy-Efficient Electrical Systems -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Electrical Motors -- 10.3 Lighting Systems -- 10.4 Other Electrical Systems -- 10.5 Energy-Efficient Electrical Equipment -- 10.6 Electrical Distribution Systems -- 10.7 Summary -- 10.8 Problems -- Chapter 11 Power Quality in Buildings -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Electrical Disturbances -- 11.3 Mitigation Options -- 11.4 Harmonic Distortions
