9th Edition

Electrical Installation Calculations Advanced

By Christopher Kitcher Copyright 2022
240 Pages 94 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

240 Pages 94 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

240 Pages 94 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Now in its 9th Edition, Electrical Installation Calculations: Advanced has been updated to include all changes brought about by the introduction of the 18th edition of the IET Electrical Wiring Regulations (BS7671: 2018). The advanced calculations have been set out simply with worked examples, along with additional questions and answers. Key terms are explained in a glossary section which can... Read more

1. Use of Calculators

2. Simple Transposition of Formulae

3. SI Units

4. Conductor Colour Identification

5. Alternating Current Circuit Calculations

6. "Waveform and Phasor Representation of Alternating Currents and Voltages"

7. Parallel Circuits Involving Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance

8. Power Factor Improvement

9. Three-phase Circuit Calculations

10. "Voltmeters and Ammeters: Changing the Use and Extending the Range"

11. Alternating Current Motors

12. Application of Diversity Factors

13. "Cable Selection"

14. Lighting Calculations

15. Mechanics

16. Miscellaneous Examples

17. Photovoltaic Calculations

18. Formulae

Biography

Christopher Kitcher has been working in the electrical industry for 60 years, many of which have been spent working on site. The last 20 years have entailed teaching and training at various colleges and companies. He is the author of Electricians' On-Site Companion (Routledge, 2017), Practical Guide to Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (Routledge, 2018) and Electrical Installation Calculations: Basic (Routledge, 2022).