Description
Book SynopsisNow in its third edition, Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician is a comprehensive, practical study guide for aspiring and working professionals in live event production.
The book covers every aspect of power distribution from the fundamentals, like basic circuits, to 3-phase power, power calculations, grounding and bonding, electrical safety, portable power generators, and battery power. With ample photographs and illustrations, practice problems and solutions, and real-world examples from experience and first-hand accounts, it provides readers with the knowledge to safely design, set up, and monitor power distribution systems. The third edition expands on grounding and bonding, portable power generators, balanced and unbalanced 3-phase power calculations, battery power, and more. The last chapter walks readers through the process of prepping for a show, setting up a portable power distribution system, and monitoring every aspect of the system, inc
Table of Contents
1. Foundations of Electrical Systems 2. Circuits and Circuit Laws 3. DC Power 4. Introduction to Alternating Current 5. 3-Phase Power 6. Resistive, Capacitive, and Inductive Loads 7. 3-Phase Power Calculations 8. Portable Power Generators 9. Battery Power 10. Electrical Safety 11. Grounding/Earthing and Bonding 12. Overcurrent Protection 13. Dimming Systems 14. Portable Power Distribution 15. Show Prep, Setup, and Monitoring Appendices References Index
