Motors, Drives and Automation Systems:
Installation, Application and Maintenance

This two-day Electric Motor Testing Training technical course will discuss application and installation issues related to motors, variable frequency drives and related automation products in three concurrent sessions. The course will conclude with an operating demostration that will illustrate the three types of equipment tied together into one system via communication cabling, as well as over air via radio transmission.

The Electric Motor Testing Training course will provide the delegates with a solid base of Motor, Drive and Automation theory. The course will also make delegates aware of issues concerning the proper application, installation and maintenance of these types of equipment. The material handouts will cover a wide range starting from the basics and moving on to more complex issues.

Session One: Electric Motors

• Electromagnetism
• Developing a Rotating Magnetic Field
• NEMA Rotor Characteristics
• Motor Specifications
• NEMA and IEEE standards
• Enclosures
• MG! Part 30 and Part 31 differences
• Impregnation Systems
• Stator Failures and preventative measures
• AC Rotor Construction
• Rotor Failures
• Enclosures, Frames & Cooling
• Bearings
• Bearing Failures
• Insulation Classes
• General Motor Testing Methods
• Motor Overhauls
• Motor Rewinds
• On-line Condition Monitoring
• Information Management for Decision-making
• Qualifying Repair Facilities

Session Two: AC Drives

• VFD Overview
• Voltage And Frequency
• Basic AC Drive
• Constant Torque Applications
• Variable Torque Applications
• Constant Horsepower Applications
• Multi-motor Applications
• Input Filtering requirements
  - Line transients
  - Power Factor
  - Harmonic mitigation
  
• VFD Demonstration
• Output Filtering Requirements
  - Long Cable runs
  - dv/dt voltage rise
  - Peak voltage
  - Bearing Currents

• Introduction
• PLCs
• Number Systems
• Terminology
• Basic Requirements
• Connecting External Device
• Programming A PLC
  - Ladder Logic
  - Statement List
  - Function Blocks
  
• Discrete Inputs/Outputs
• Analog Inputs and Outputs
• High-Speed Instructions
• Communications
• Network Communications
  - ASI
  - Data Highway
  - Profibus
  - Device net
  - TCIP
  
• Demonstration

Course Time Table
for Both Days
Start 8:30 am
Coffee Break 10:00 am
Luncheon 12 Noon
Restart 1:00 pm
Refreshments 2:30 pm
Adjournment 4:30 pm (approx.)

About The Electricity Forum

The Electricity Forum has established its role as one of the nation's leading conference organizers on subjects of policy and technical common interest to electric power generators and large power consuming companies. With headquarters in Pickering, Ontario and Geneva NY, The Electricity Forum is dedicated to providing cost-effective, highly specialized information in the format of forums, electrical training tutorials, and industry-wide events. Since 1986, more than 25,000 delegates from leading companies have attended our forums and seminars.