Motors and Motor Control


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Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn the characteristics and operation of a DC motor.

  • Introduction
  • Basic Priciple
  • The Motor Effect
  • The Commutator
  • Parts of a DC Motor
  • Stator – Generating the Magnetic Field
  • Rotor - Armature
  • Commutator
  • Brushes
  • Motor Speed
  • Motor Torque
  • Motor Power
  • Permanent Magnet Motors
  • Series Wound DC Motors
  • Shunt Wound DC Motors
  • Brushless DC Motor
Course duration: 1 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn the characteristics of AC induction motors.

  • Introduction
  • An Induction Motor
  • Motor Speed
  • Synchronous Speed
  • Starting
  • Acceleration
  • Slip
  • Motor Power
  • Motor Torque
  • Torque and Speed
  • Torque Characteristics

 

Course duration: 1 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn the starting of single-phase AC motors.

  • Introduction
  • Starting a Single-Phase Motor
  • Permanent-Split Capacitor Motor
  • Capacitor-Start, Induction-Run Motor
  • Centrifugal Switch
  • Resistance Split-Phase Motor
  • Shaded-Pole Motor

 

 

Course duration: 1 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn about speed control of 3-phase induction motors.

  • Introduction
  • Controlling the Speed
  • Speed Equations
  • Pole Changing
  • Frequency Changing
  • Frequency and Voltage
  • Variable frequency drive (VFD)
  • Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
  • Slip and Torque Control

 

 

Course duration: 1 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn about the components used to connect a motor to the power supply.

  • Introduction
  • A Simple Motor Control Circuit
  • Switches
  • Push Buttons
  • Cam Switches
  • Contactor
  • Circuit Protection
  • Overload Conditions
  • Fuses
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Thermal Relay
  • Interlocking
  • Star – Delta Starting
Course duration: 1 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn the methods of motor starting and control.

  • Introduction
  • Starting
  • Magnetic Contactor
  • A Simple Starting Circuit
  • Start-Up
  • Soft Starting
  • Primary Resistance Starting
  • Part Winding
  • Electric Drives
  • 3-Phase Induction Motor
  • 3-Phase Speed Control
  • DC Motor
  • DC Speed Control

 

Course duration: 1 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn how motors are connected to an electrical supply.

  • Introduction
  • The Switch
  • Contactor
  • Contactors
  • A Simple Motor Control Circuit
  • The Power Circuit
  • The Control Circuit
  • Direct In-line Starting Circuit
  • Reversing Circuit

 

Course duration: 0.5 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn the operation of some control components and about how simple components form motor control systems.

  • Introduction
  • Delay Relays
  • Delay Relays for Soft-Starting
  • Thermal Protection Relays
  • Star-Delta Reversing System – Load Circuit
  • Normal Running (Delta Connection)
  • Soft-Starting (Star Connection)
  • Star-Delta Reversing System – Control Circuit
  • Forward with Reverse Interlock
  • Reverse with Forward Interlock
  • Star and Delta Contactors
  • Soft-Start Timer Delay – Initial Period
  • Soft-Start Timer Delay – Subsequent Running

 

 

Course duration: 1.5 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn about the safety requirements for motor installations and how motor soft-start systems operate.

  • Introduction
  • Inrush Current
  • Soft-Starting Systems
  • Resistors in Series
  • Kusa Circuit
  • Part Windings
  • Star-Delta Switching
  • Electronic Soft-Start
  • Motor Protection Devices
  • Protection Device Parameters
  • Soft-Start Requirements – Peak Current
  • Soft-Start Requirements – Current Duration
  • Installation Safety
  • Wiring Safety
  • Control Circuit Requirements

 

 

 

Course duration: 1 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn how to use of interlocks in machine systems,how a control circuit with interlocks operates.

  • Introduction
  • Interlocks and Prioritisation
  • Forward and Reverse Interlocks
  • Make and Break Sequencing
  • Position Limit Switches
  • Position Limit Interlocks
  • Emergency Stop Switches
  • Emergency Stop and Open

 

 

 

Course duration: 1 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course:

You will learn about the use of different motor protection systems and how motor protection devices interface with the control circuit.

  • Introduction
  • Fuses
  • Fuses in Circuits
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Circuit Breakers in Circuits
  • Circuit Breaker Parameters
  • Circuit Breaker Response Time
  • Thermal Relay
  • Thermal Relays in Circuits
  • Motor Temperature Sensors
  • Temperature Sensors in Motor Circuits
  • Failsafe Operation
  • Reset Mechanisms

 

 

 

 

Course duration: 1 hours

PRE-TEST
CONCEPT BOOK
CROSS WORDS
FLASH CARDS
POST TEST