Electrical Design know how from the nation's top NEC experts. This much anticipated second edition of Handbook of Practical Electrical Design packs the very latest techniques, concepts, equipment, & code requirements to ensure fast, reliable design of electrical systems for any building or facility. Brian & Joseph McPartland-the nation's top NEC experts-take you step-by-step through the design, layout, & installation of residential, commercial, & industrial electrical systems that meet all the latest standards for safety & service. Delivering invaluable advice on everything from selecting equipment to designing high-voltage systems, they also save you time & money by cross-referencing each design procedure to the National Electrical Code. You'll find scores of how-to's on: circuit layout; conductor sizing; grounding; motor controls; fuses & switches; circuit breakers; switchboards; panelboards; transformers; service equipment; high-voltage systems; much more.