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Electrical Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices and Regulations
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Electrical Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices and Regulations

by Robert J. Alonzo
January 2010
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
512 pages
18h 35m
English
William Andrew
Content preview from Electrical Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices and Regulations
Aluminum has approximately 60% of the conductivity of copper.
There are many factors involved with the selection of wire and cable. Conductor selection
begins with determining the application and the voltage rating at which it will be
operating. Also required would be the selection of the number, size, and type of
conductors needed as well as its method of installation, i.e. cable or conductors in raceway.
Determination must also be made if any of the conductors are required to be twisted pairs
or shielded. Also, consideration must be given to the conductor insulation and outer jacket
materials. Conductor operating temperatures and ambient conditions ...
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