AC Motors for Operators

This course will teach you about AC Motors, magnetism, alternating current and AC Motor components.  You will learn about three-phase and single-phase induction motors, motor control and operating conditions including startup, lubrication, and maintenance.

Target Audience

Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.

You Will Learn

Participants will learn how to:

• Describe the basics of an AC motor.
• Define magnetism and describe its effect on electric current.
• Describe how an electromagnet produces an alternating current.
• Describe the major components of an AC Motor.
• Describe how magnetic fields rotate in a three-phase induction motor.
• Define slip and describe how electromagnets rotate a squirrel cage rotor.
• Define the purpose and component parts of a wound-rotor induction motor.
• Describe the purpose and component parts of a synchronous motor.
• Describe the purpose and function of a split-phase motor.
• Describe the purpose and function of a capacitor-start motor.
• Describe the purpose and function of a repulsion-type motor.
• Describe the purpose and function of a shaded-pole motor.
• Describe how motors may be safely reversed and stopped.
• Describe AC motor starters.
• Describe the control circuit in motor starter.
• Describe the power circuit in a motor starter.
• Identify the different types of overload and undervoltage protection.
• Describe how a reduced-voltage starter is used to start and stop a motor.
• Identify the proper procedure for starting and troubleshooting motor startup.
• Describe how to check the bearings and ensure vibration is not excessive.
• Describe the function of bearings and how to properly lubricate them.
• Describe why motor cleaning and ventilation are important.
• Describe the purpose of grounding.

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