Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
277
Course Name
Variable Frequency Drives
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Rutgers University - NJ Agricultural Experiment Station Office of Continuing Professional Education
Primary Contact
Judith Joshua
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu
848-932-7483 Ext.
Website
Description
Attendees will learn about variable frequency drives (VFDs) and the reasons for their use in starting and controlling motors and other equipment. While most control circuits used in industrial or commercial applications use mechanical operating systems, the use of electronic equipment (such as VFDs) is increasing as a water to reduce operating costs.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Topics include:
* VFD theory, operation and applications
* New installations and startup
* Control status monitoring and troubleshooting for VFD faults
* Feedback controls
* Maintaining, servicing and operating VFDs
Target Audience
Those who use variable frequency drives and related electrical equipment in their work who need some basic background information on their maintenance, operation and safety practices.
Training Format
Classroom