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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Electric motor fundamentals

Free on-line training program

This is a free on-line training program aiming

to enhance your motor knowledge. Learn the
basics of electromagnetic induction, motor
selection criteria and proper maintenance
techniques.

The goal Prerequisites

The goal of this free on-line program is to provide To access this training program you need to open
comprehensible training that quickly will enhance a MyABB account. See instruction here!
your knowledge about electric motors.
Throughout 17 short e-learning modules you will learn
the basics of rotating electrical machines, e.g. how Duration
they work, motor efficiency and MEPS, how to select 90 minutes.
the right motor, installation and commissioning and
maintenance. Topics
• The principles of electromagnetic induction
Learning objectives
• DC and AC motors, synchronous and
Upon completion of this program, the
asynchronous motors
participants will be able to
• Motor efficiency and MEPS (Minimum energy
• Explain the principles of electromagnetic
performance standard)
induction and how electric motors work
• Cost of ownership
• Define the main criteria for motor dimension
• Motor selection criteria
and selection
• Describe aging factors affecting motor life • Installation and commissioning
• Identify the main factors that contribute to • Aging factors affecting performance
the total cost of ownership of electric motors • Maintenance strategies
• Predictive maintenance

Participant profile
Course type
This program does not require any previous This is a web based training consisting of 17 short
experience of electric motors and is suitable for e-learning modules.
anyone who wants to get a good basic
understanding of rotating electrical machines. Motion Academy
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