Electrical/Electronics: Motors and Transformers


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
The course will cover: Basic principles of DC motors Types of DC motors Controlling DC motors Basic principles of AC motors Types of AC motors Controlling AC motors Basic theory of transformers Types of transformers Ratings of transformers Maintenance of motors and transformers Mechanical troubleshooting of motors and transformers Electrical troubleshooting of motors and transformers

Target Audience
This course is valuable for electricians, mechanics and production personnel working with motors or transformers. Instruction covers theory, practical applications and troubleshooting skills..

Expected Duration (hours)
4.5

Lesson Objectives

Electrical/Electronics: Motors and Transformers

  • Identify basic principles related to the working of DC motors.
  • Identify key concepts related to the working of a DC motor.
  • Match DC motor types with their features.
  • Identify key aspects related to controlling a DC motor.
  • Identify key concepts related to the working of an AC motor.
  • Match single-phase AC motors with their characteristics.
  • Match three-phase AC motors with their characteristics.
  • Identify key aspects related to controlling an AC motor.
  • Identify key concepts related to a transformer.
  • Match losses in a transformer with their characteristics.
  • Identify common transformer ratings.
  • Match transformers with their characteristics.
  • Identify safety considerations for high-power electrical equipment.
  • Identify routine maintenance measures for different types of bearings used in rotating electrical machinery.
  • Identify causes of mechanical problems in rotating equipment.
  • Identify causes of electrical problems in rotating equipment.

    • Course Number:
    en_US_15736_ng