Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8053
Course Name
VFD: Variable Frequency Drives
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
This (VFD) Variable Frequency Drive training course provides theory of operation, where and how to apply this technology and typical applications. The course includes the latest technology, VFD features and the many benefits, three phase motor basics, power quality and harmonic mitigation. Attendees will learn how a VFD works, constant torque vs. variable torque loads, VFD sizing, energy savings, (POI) payback on investment and considerations to take before applying VFD’s plus much more
Course Level
Advanced
Course Content
Induction Motors Basics
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) Basics
Applying and sizing VFD’s
Power Quality
Harmonic Mitigation
VFD Output and dV/dT Analysis
VFD Display Keypad programming and programming software demo
VFD Energy Savings calculating software demo
Quizzes and Discussion
Target Audience
Water and Wastewater System Operators and Managers; technical consultants.
Training Format
Classroom