Motor power quality analysis is “Power Quality Analysis.” Motors are supplied by the facilities electrical distribution system, which can result in poor power supplying the motor. 

Why is power quality important and what are the benefits of monitoring power quality? This can be summed up in one word, “cost”. Poor power quality results in power losses that result in inefficient power consumption, increasing utility cost. Power quality anomalies can have deleterious effects on equipment and drastically reduce longevity and productivity, thus increasing maintenance and material costs. 

Recognizing and correcting the causes are an essential part of a successful maintenance program. This course will provide you with essential knowledge, so that you can identify problems and take corrective actions necessary to resolve them. Many power quality problems are self-induced. We are constantly striving to improve and utilize the latest that technology has to offer. Many times, we act to enhance our production and overall operating costs without conducting research. In fact, many of the companies that develop these new technologies are unaware of the potential impact on power quality.

This course is designed to provide you the theory and practical knowledge to utilize the necessary equipment to identify power quality issues. This course also provides you with the ability to become certified as a “Motor Power Quality Analyst.” Contact the Snell Group for more information.

Course Overview:

• Introduction to Power Quality Analysis – an overview of the increasing impact and causes of Power Quality issues in today’s industrial and commercial power systems.
• Electrical Theory Review – AC / DC Theory, Inductance, Capacitance, Reactance and Impedance. A foundational topic necessary for analyzing power quality.
• Transformer Theory and Distribution Systems - Transformer design and construction, calculating turns ratios, Step-up and Step-down configurations. Power Transformers configurations and grounding and the effect on power Quality. Distribution system types and considerations for power quality analysis.
• Motor Theory and Operation - How do motors work? This topic provides the foundational theory necessary for understanding motor construction, operation and the varying design characteristics for differing applications.
• Power Quality Analysis – This topic covers the actual analysis of power quality data to include instrument types and usage. Using actual field data and case studies this topic provides trainees with a comprehensive knowledge of the types of power quality problems and standards necessary to achieve good power quality.
• Understanding Variable Frequency Drives – VFDs are the biggest culprit for power quality problems. Understanding operation, configurations, installation, and grounding considerations, is essential in understanding power quality problems and mitigation strategies.

• Power Quality Equipment Utilization – in this topic we go over data collection and operation of various power quality instruments. This section can be tailored to your specific equipment for On-Site training.

   

***Cancellation Policy***

If a student cannot attend the course, a substitute may be sent at no additional cost. If the student cancels more than one week before the start of a class, The Snell Group will refund their payment minus a $50 service fee or will transfer them to another The Snell Group course. If a student cancels less than one week, but more than 3 days before the course begins, The Snell Group will refund their payment minus a $150 service fee.

For cancellations within three days of the start of a course, or if a student does not show up at the course, there is no refund.