204 Motor Starting Analysis and Application with PTW 2-Day Training

 
 
     
 

Objectives:

  • Review of fundamental considerations for motor starting, including motor fundamentals, theory, application and common motor starting techniques
  • Discussion of the effects of motor starting on electrical distribution systems
  • Presentation of several practical examples of motor starting in a laboratory environment
  • Presentation of several class examples that will help students gain a basic understanding of motor starting performance calculations
  • Discuss issues and examine study results, potential problem areas and implementation of study recommendations

Prerequisites:

  • Basic computer skills
  • SKM Power*Tools Standard 3-Day and Advanced 2-Day Training OR Hands-On 2- Day Training, OR working knowledge of SKM PTW Software
  • Students are urged to review:
    • IEEE Brown Book Std 399 - 1997, chapter 9
    • IEEE Red Book Std 141-1993, chapter 10

Course Description:

This course involves the application of the Power*Tools program to analyze a sample AC electrical distribution system containing various sizes of motors utilizing different starting techniques. A motor starting analysis of the distribution system will be reviewed and then performed using the software. Students will earn 1.6 CEUs for this 2-day course.

 
 

Typical Industrial and Commercial Power System Example:

  • Data gathering and input data requirement
  • Exposure to load flow analysis to the extent to establish initial conditions for motor starting analysis
  • Comparison of induction motor models available: single rotor and double rotor circuits vs. graphical model
  • Review of data required to properly model the motor to be started
  • Understanding of the motor performance test data including torque slip vs. slip, current vs. slip, hot and cold start thermal limits, etc.
  • Importance of inertia, both motor and load, on motor starting
  • Discussion of various motor starting methods: delta-wye, autotransformer, capacitor, and soft-start
  • Examination and interpretation of PTW study results and potential problem areas in the power system
  • Discussion of methods and procedures for completing a typical study
  • Overview of motor protection and relationship to motor starting methods
  • Discussion of compliance with various standards and requirements

Hands-On Lab - Analysis of a Sample Electrical Distribution System in PTW:

  • Interpretation of Equipment datasheets
  • Data gathering, data input and system modeling
  • Relationship between Load Flow results and Motor Starting study
  • Examination of specific motor starting technique being utilized
  • Verifying compliance with related codes and standards
  • Discussion of study results and methods to improve distribution system
   
   
 
 

Target Audience:

This course is intended for electric power engineers responsible for the design and analysis of three phase electrical distribution systems. No previous electrical distribution system analysis experience is required.
 
     
     
 
Course 204 Motor Starting Analysis and Application 2-Day Training
Course Hours 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Course Fees Click Enroll button below to see latest fees. Does not include hotel or travel costs.
Registration Fees Include All course materials, Continental breakfast each day from 7:30 to 8:00 AM, Lunch and refreshments during breaks, and an IEEE Certificate of Completion.
Training Equipment Students are responsible for bringing their own laptop computers. SKM will provide a training course package with the latest version of the PTW software two weeks prior to the class for installation with a software key.
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