Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3579
Course Name
Electric Motors and Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Systems
Contact Hours
6.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Water Specialties Inc. - PAWSC Inc.
Primary Contact
Ralph Yanora
rvy@yanora.com
570 655 8633 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to teach water, wastewater, and maintenace personnel basic electrical concepts and calculations to better apply electrical motors and to maintain electrical motors to maximize energy efficiency. The class will stress the importance of using high efficiency motors and how motor size in HP can effect efficiency in a given motor application. This class will also stress the importance (and demonstrate) how to properly take electrical meeasurements using a multi-meter and then how to perform necessary calculations using those measurements. The class will also teach participants how to calculate energy savings and pay back time which can provide a powerful incentive for system boards and adminstrations to use high efficiency motors and either replace or rewind old inefficient electric motors. The true purpose of this course is to help water and wastewater systems to improve energy efficiency and therefore improve their longerm viability.
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
*Discuss Efficiency *NEMA *Benefits of Energy Efficient Motors *Purchase Price vs. Operating Cost Concepts *Motor Master Program *Electrical Concepts, Definitions, and Calculations *Understanding Power Factor *Determining Motor Load Factor *Motor Efficiency *Motor Efficiency Calculations *Calculating Energy Charge and Demand Charge Savings Exercises
Target Audience
Water and wastewater operators and maintenance personnel, electricians, and engineers.
Training Format
Classroom