Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician: A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production

ISBN-13: 9780367249472 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 384 str.

Richard Cadena

Opis

Now in its third edition, this book is a comprehensive, practical guide for aspiring and working professionals in live event production, covering every aspect of power distribution from the fundamentals, like basic circuits, to 3-phase power, grounding and bonding, electrical safety, and more.

Spis treści

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

O autorze

Richard Cadena is a freelance lighting designer, lighting consultant, and the author of Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light, Lighting Design for Modern Houses of Worship, and Focus on Lighting Technology. He has worked on concert tours, television, and theatre, and he has designed dozens of lighting systems for permanent installations. He is the technical editor for PLASA Media and a columnist for Lighting & Sound America, Lighting & Sound International, and Protocol, as well as a member in good standing of IATSE Local 205.