Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1642
Course Name
Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals
Contact Hours
4.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
PH Environmental Services, Inc
Primary Contact
Doug Pike
dpike@phenvironmental.com
724-850-7417 Ext.
Website
Description
Operators are exposed to variable speed drives on a daily basis. Often pumps are controlled by BSD. Having an understanding of these devices will help the operator run the facility. In addition to the daily operation, an understanding of the maintenance requirements of the VSD will insure proper operation of these units. The proper operation of the VSD will result in the facility operating more efficiently.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Variable speed drive basics
* Electrical and power transmission basics
* AC Inductin motor theory and variable speed drive basics
* Installation conditions for variable speed drive
* Industrial and commerical variable speed drive applications
* Sizing and selection of variable speed drives
* Troubleshooting variable frequency drive
* Energy savings with variable speed drive
Target Audience
Water and wastewater operators and other individuals looking to gain an understanding of variable speed drives.
Training Format
Classroom