1st Edition

The Language of Grounding and Bonding

By Gregory P. Bierals Copyright 2025
56 Pages
by River Publishers

56 Pages
by River Publishers

This book identifies and analyzes the important terms that apply to grounding and bonding electrical systems and equipment. These terms have many real-world applications in the design and installation of electrical systems, and the grounding and bonding of these systems are the heart of every electrical installation. In our analysis, we use real world applications with practical examples to... Read more

Definitions of terms and conditions relating to grounding and bonding electrical systems and equipment:

Ground

Ground-fault

Ground-fault Circuit Interrupter

List of NEC References for GFCI Requirements

Grounded

Grounded, Solidly

Grounded Conductor

Grounding Conductor, Equipment

Ground-fault Current Path, Effective

Ground-fault Protection of Equipment

Types of Ground-fault Protection

Grounding Electrode System Analysis

Testing Soil Resistivity

High Frequency Effects of Lightning Currents (NFPA 780)

Bonding Conductor

Bonding Jumper, Equipment

Bonding Jumper, Main

Bonding Jumper, System

Analysis of a Three-phase Distribution System (Point to Point)

Questions (30) Relating to the Language of Grounding and Bonding

Biography

Gregory P. Bierals is the president and technical director of Electrical Design Institute. He has presented technical seminar programs on the topics of the National Electrical Code, Designing Overcurrent Protection, NEC Article 240 and Beyond, Grounding Electrical Distribution Systems, Electrical Systems in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, and Grounding and Bonding Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems. These courses have been offered throughout the United States and abroad since 1978. His published books include ‘The NEC and You, Perfect Together’, ‘Grounding Electrical Distribution Systems’, ‘Designing Overcurrent Protection, NEC Article 240 and Beyond’, and ‘Grounding and Bonding Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems’. He has recently started a short books series for River Publishers.