The Electric Motors & Drives course offers an engaging and interactive training program focused on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical motors and drives. The course aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how these components function individually and in conjunction with other systems. Participants will also learn essential maintenance techniques for electrical motors and drives.

Through this course, attendees will develop the skills to identify and address common troubleshooting issues related to electrical motors and drives. They will gain knowledge about selecting system components that are suitable for specific applications and understand the safety considerations associated with operating electromechanical systems and performing variable speed drive maintenance. Overall, the course equips participants with the necessary expertise to effectively work with electrical motors and drives while prioritizing safety and maintenance requirements.

Course Objectives:

Correct operation of AC motor
Maintenance of Electrical Motors and Drives
Identify and correct performance of drive system problems
Troubleshooting of electrical motors and drives

Who Should Attend?

Electric power engineers and advanced operating staff.

Course Outlines:

Fundamentals of AC motors –Induction motors-3 phase and single phase – Shaded pole AC motor – Capacitor start motor – resistance start motor- AC synchronous motors- Universal motors repulsion motors –DC Motors
Operation of Electrical Motors and Drives
Troubleshooting of Electrical Motors and Drives
Evaluation of variable speed drives and direct torque control
Switching an AC drive AC power supplies / frequency converters
Comparison of types of power switching devices
Concept of variable frequency drive VSD power conversion
Variable speed drives system- types and maintenance
Frequency converter operation and maintenance
AC motors starting and motor protection
Power line harmonics of induction motors
Frequency converters improve the power factor of induction motors
Frequency converters provide harmonic cancellation
Frequency converter power ratings
Frequency converter motor-generator set
Solid state frequency converter
Three phase and single phase frequency converters
Technical specifications of frequency converters according to standards
Modern Types of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Magnetic Poles and Frequency as Related to Motor Speed
Torque Characteristics Motors Operated “Across-the-Line”
Torque Characteristics of Motors Operated on VFDs
Effects VFDs on Motor Operation and Life Expectancy
Maintenance of Electrical Motors and Drives

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