Overview
Electrical Motors (AC/DC) is part of the APG Academy electrical curriculum. The detailed outline, schedule and pricing are available on request, and the content can be tailored for in-house delivery.
Topics covered
- Theory and types of electric motors
- DC, induction (single and three phase) and synchronous motors
- Construction and equivalent circuits
- Speed/torque characteristics and speed control
- Starting methods
- Motors classified for oil and gas fields
- Control circuits and protection
- Troubleshooting, losses and efficiency
- Power factor improvement
- Maintenance and testing