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"Efficient Motor Use"
Since 65% of the electricity generated in the U. S. is used to power
electric motors, power suppliers should be well equipped to discuss motor issues with
customers. This training helps attendees strengthen their knowledge of motor fundamentals,
then builds on these concepts to explain factors affecting motor efficiency and savings.
Participants learn
essential motor terminology, how different types of motors operate, how
to read motor nameplates, maintenance of motors, and typical reasons for motor failure.
This training is not only valuable to key accounts staff in their work with larger
customers, but also helps system engineers and operations staff who must deal with service
to larger or remotely located motors. This course gets high marks from power suppliers,
and their customers who attend the 1-day training.
Introduction:
Schedule & overview of materials
Electric motor introduction & overview
How a motor works (poles, magnetic fields, rotors, etc.)
Identification of components & their function
Definitions of key terms
Types of AC Motors & Characteristics
:
Motor speed, torque and power
Classification of motors by general type
Differences between motors (induction motors vs. synchronous; squirrel-cage vs. wound rotor)
Singling out the most commonly used motor types
Three-Phase Motors:
Classifying three-phase motor types
Starting three-phase motors
Focusing on induction motors & their characteristics
