About the Author:
A registered professional engineer and the founder and president of the Cadick Corporation, John Cadick has specialized for over three decades in electrical engineering, training, and management. His consulting firm, based in Garland, Texas, specializes in electrical engineering and training and works extensively in the areas of power system design and engineering studies, condition-based maintenance programs, and electrical safety. Prior to creating the Cadick Corporation and its predecessor Cadick Professional Services, he held a number of technical and managerial positions with electric utilities, electrical testing companies, and consulting firms. In addition to his consultation work in the electrical power industry Mr. Cadick is the author of Cables and Wiring, DC Testing, AC Testing, and Semiconductors published by Delmar. He is also the author of The Electrical Safety Handbook McGraw Hill) and numerous professional articles and technical papers.
Review:
INTRODUCTION. GENERAL CONCEPTS. Key Points. Introduction. Terms. Current Flow. Environmental Effects. CABLE MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION. Key Points. Introduction. Terms. Conductors. Insulation. Jackets & Shields. Construction. CABLE INSTALLATION, SPLICING AND TERMINATION. Key Points. Intruction. Terms. Underground Conduit. Above Ground Conduit. Aerial Installation. Direct Burial. Cable Pulling, exposed Cable Installation. Wiring Installations in Hazardous Locations. Splicing. Terminations. CABLE TESTING. Key Points. Instruction. Terms. Purpose. Test Equipment. Continuity Tests. Insulation Current. Types of Insulation Tests. Safety Precautions. CABLE FAULT LOCATION. Key Points. Introduction. Terms. Purpose of Fault Location. Methods. Test Equipment. CABLE APPLICATIONS GUIDE. Introduction. Cable Type: Description. Applications. Sizes. Temperature Ranges. Voltage Ranges. Ampacities. Handling & Care. Installation. APPENDICES.
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