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Electrical Wiring Industrial

By Stephen L. Herman, Derrick Atkins

19th Edition © 2027
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Herman/Atkin’s "Electrical Wiring Industrial," 19th Edition, is a comprehensive instructional wiring resource that walks learners step-by-step through the basics of installing wireless systems in an industrial building. Fully updated to reflect the 2026 National Electrical Code® (NEC ®), this text integrates theory with hands on application through a complete set of industrial building blueprints. The 19th Edition is ideal for engaging today's visual learners with abundant drawings, schematics and illustrations that bring key concepts to life for all elements of an electrical installation. With its strong emphasis on safety, real-world math integration and coverage of motor controls and PLCs, this edition stands out as a reliable, NEC-aligned solution for instructors seeking to deliver job-ready skills in industrial electrical wiring.

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Herman/Atkin’s "Electrical Wiring Industrial," 19th Edition, is a comprehensive instructional wiring resource that walks learners step-by-step through the basics of installing wireless systems in an industrial building. Fully updated to reflect the 2026 National Electrical Code® (NEC ®), this text integrates theory with hands on application through a complete set of industrial building blueprints. The 19th Edition is ideal for engaging today's visual learners with abundant drawings, schematics and illustrations that bring key concepts to life for all elements of an electrical installation. With its strong emphasis on safety, real-world math integration and coverage of motor controls and PLCs, this edition stands out as a reliable, NEC-aligned solution for instructors seeking to deliver job-ready skills in industrial electrical wiring.

Safety Alerts features emphasize the importance of safe professional practices at all times.

Learning objectives carefully align technical content to end-of-chapter questions and problems and all supplemental assessments, providing a clear framework to help instructors plan coursework, assignments and assessments.

An entire chapter is devoted to basic motor controls and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), providing in-depth job-ready knowledge

Practical, integrated coverage of relevant mathematical concepts makes it easier for students to master the important math skills they will need to succeed on the job, without overwhelming them with needless detail or complexity.

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Plans and Sitework*Preview this chapter
Chapter 2. The Unit Substation
Chapter 3. Feeder Distribution System
Chapter 4. Panelboards
Chapter 5. Trolley Busways
Chapter 6. Using Conductor Tables and Determining Conductor Sizes
Chapter 7. Limited Energy Systems
Chapter 8. Basic Motor Controls
Chapter 9. Motors and Controllers
Chapter 10. Motor Installation
Chapter 11. Power Factor
Chapter 12. Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Other Facilities
Chapter 13. System Protection
Chapter 14. Lightning Protection
Chapter 15. Site Lighting
Chapter 16. Programmable Logic Controllers
Chapter 17. Developing a Program for a PLC
Chapter 18. Instrumentation
Chapter 19. Fiber Optics
Chapter 20. Hazardous Locations
Chapter 21. Harmonics
Electrical Specifications
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Chapter 1. Plans and SiteworkPreview this chapter ↗

Construction Plans
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Building Location ↗
Explanation of Plan Symbols
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Contour Lines ↗
Benchmark ↗
Elevations ↗
Invert Elevation ↗
Measuring Building Plans ↗
Reading the Scale ↗
Sitework ↗
Testing the Site for Grounding Requirements
Preview this section ↗
Testing ↗
The Wenner Four-Point Method ↗
Three-Point Fall-of-Potential Test ↗
The Clamp-On Ground Resistance Test ↗
Grounding and Bonding Considerations ↗
Safety ↗
Bonding ↗
Interpreting the Site Plan
Preview this section ↗
Telephone Service ↗
Direct Burial Wiring ↗
Underground Raceways ↗
Manholes ↗
Lighting Standards ↗
Metrics (SI) and the NEC
Preview this section ↗
Trade Sizes ↗
Guide to Metric Usage ↗
SI to Metric Transition ↗
Review Questions ↗

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