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Electricity for the entertainment electrician & technician / Richard Cadena.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cadena, Richard, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Electricity--Safety measures.
- Electricity.
- Electric circuits.
- Electric wiring, Interior.
- Stage lighting.
- Leisure industry--Electric equipment.
- Leisure industry.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxiv, 245 p. ) ill.
- Edition:
- 1st edition
- Other Title:
- Electricity for the entertainment electrician and technician
- Place of Publication:
- New York ; London : Focal Press, 2013.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- 'Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician' will reinforce the fundamentals of electricity and explain the principles of power distribution, important safety issues, and discuss techniques and practices around the world.
- The application of electricity for the theatre or a concert stage is not the same as for a residence or commercial building. Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician provides you with the fundamentals of theory of electricity as well as the latest guidelines and tips for how to stay safe, current and meet the needs of the entertainment industry. Written by an ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) trainer this reference supports practicing technicians and provides new technicians the assistance needed for a successful career in the entertainment industry. * The only reference on electricity for the entertainment industry professional! * Written by an ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) trainer and seasoned professional * Free additional practice problems and animations at www.electricityentertainmenttech.com The application of electricity for the theatre or a concert stage is not the same as for a residence or commercial building. Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician provides you with the fundamentals of theory of electricity as well as the latest guidelines and tips for how to stay safe, current and meet the needs of the entertainment industry. Written by an ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) trainer this reference supports practicing technicians and provides new technicians the assistance needed for a successful career in the entertainment industry. * The only reference on electricity for the entertainment industry professional! * Written by an ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) trainer and seasoned professional * Free additional practice problems and animations at www.electricityentertainmenttech.com
- Contents:
- Introduction Chapter 1: The Theory of Electricity Chapter 2: DC Electricity Chapter 3: AC Electricity Chapter 4: Circuit Elements Chapter 5: AC Power Chapter 6: Electrical Safety Chapter 7: Grounding/Earthing Chapter 8: Overcurrent and Undercurrent Protection Chapter 9: Power Distribution Systems Chapter 10: Dimming Systems Chapter 11: Best Practices, Codes, and Regulations Epilogue Appendix 1: Useful Formulas Appendix 2: Conversion Factors Appendix 3: Energy Conversion Factors Appendix 4: Scientific, Exponential, and Engineering Notation Answers to Practice Problems
- Notes:
- "Exclusive online resources"--cover.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 239) and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9786612120978
- 9780080927671
- 008092767X
- 9781282120976
- 1282120972
- 9781283712392
- 1283712393
- 9781136084546
- 1136084541
- OCLC:
- 1000444572
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