An intensive professional development training course on
AC Electrical Motors and Drives
Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Protection
Why Choose AC Electrical Motors and Drives Training Course?
This AC Electrical Motors and Drives training course covers all topics relating to both AC motors and their drives. AC motors represent industry's workhorse in all applications. It is no exaggeration to suggest that more than half of the energy consumed worldwide is converted by AC motors into work and these are controlled by drives.
This AC Electrical Motors and Drives training course will help in the understanding of maintenance and troubleshooting procedures of such vital industrial equipment means that reduced downtime and increased productivity for the company. The protection is a requirement along with their function and integration with the overall system ensures that such expensive apparatus is well guarded against failures which further offer safety for operations personnel as well.
This AC Electrical Motors and Drives training course will feature:
- Understanding types of AC motors and their starting methods
- Principle of operation of variable speed drives
- Identification of the various types of variable speed drive
- Trouble shooting and maintenance of variable speed drives
- Protection of motors and drives
What are the Goals?
By the end of This AC Electrical Motors and Drives training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the various types of AC motors and starters
- Determine the components and operations of variable speed drives
- Explain the different types of variable speed drives
- Analyse the common faults in a variable speed drive
- Design the protection requirements for motors and drives
The Course Content
- Fundamentals of rotating machines theory, principles of operation of AC motors and their construction, rotor slip and torque-speed characteristic
- Three-phase AC induction motors, types, construction, characteristics and applications
- Starting of induction motors and associated techniques and acceleration
- Speed control requirements of AC motors
- Selection of AC motors for industrial applications and service factor
- Medium voltage AC motors and applications
- Characteristics of motors, enclosures and cooling methods
- Predictive maintenance, motor troubleshooting and diagnostic testing
- Failures in three-phase stator windings, rewind scenarios when a motor fails
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of AC motors, routine care
- Slow acceleration or refusal to starting of an AC motor, overheating and noise
- Modern motor diagnostics and testing instruments
- Fundamental principles and understanding of AC Variable Speed Drives
- Power semiconductors, diode, thyristor (SCR), IGBT, MOSFET, GTO and others.
- Voltage-source, current-source and pulse width modulated (PWM) inverters
- Benefits and applications of VSD
- Two-level PWM, regeneration and dynamic braking, volts per hertz control
- Medium voltage VSDs, switching transients, harmonics and power factor
- Soft starters and selecting the correct VSD
- VSD analysers for converter failures, inverters and rectifiers
- Troubleshooting techniques and maintenance for VSD
- VSD parameter guidelines and settings
- VSD bearing failures and remedies
- Testing instruments and scopemeters for VSD
- Importance of protection of AC motors requirement and overload protection
- Motor overload relay classes
- Numerical relays and motor protection
- Protection of inverters and electronic converters in VSDs
- Case studies, selection and design of systems and their protection
- Q&A and wrap up session
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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