Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1269
Course Name
Hands-On Variable Frequency Drives
Contact Hours
10.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Lewellyn Technology, Inc.
Primary Contact
Jay Smith Jr
jsmithjr@lewellyn.com
8128473525 Ext.
Website
Description
In this two-day hands-on seminar you will learn about the operation, setup and maintenance of AC Variable Frequency Drives. It is designed to familiarize maintenance personnel with the concepts and principles necessary to repair and troubleshoot VFD systems. AC Drive Fundamentals, Types and Applications, Setup and Operation, and Maintenance Troubleshooting will all be covered. Using your multimeter, you will be instructed how to seek out failures in the VFD control system. This Hands-On approach will help you learn to be an efficient troubleshooter on VFD systems.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
* AC vs. DC Drives
* Operation of 3 Phase AC Motors
* Inverter Duty Motors
* Soft Start Methods
* Drive Breaking Methods
* Drive Terms
* V per Hz Curve
* Constant Torque
* Constant HP
* Boost
* Drive Block Diagram
* Components
* Variable Voltage Inverter
* Pulse Width Modulated
* Current Source Inverter
* Vector Drives
* Speed Feedback
* Drive Control Block Diagram
* Harmonics
* Basic Parameters and Setup
* Drive Faults
* Troubleshooting Drives and Motors
* Meter Basics
* Panel Procedures and Safety Briefs
* Labs
Target Audience
All facility maintenance personnel, experienced service technicians, apprentice service technicians, building and facilities managers and anyone involved in multi-craft training.
Training Format
Classroom