Electric Motors Troubleshooting and Control

A perfect follow up to basic theory. Covers how electric motors function and their control within facility architecture, including basic control techniques and equipment used to start motors, protect motors, and proper wiring in the field. Also covers troubleshooting and keeping records for maintenance.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the basic principles of motor operations and controls.
2. Recognize and identify key components of motor control circuits.
3. Analyze and interpret motor control circuit diagrams.
4. Implement preventive maintenance strategies to reduce motor control failures.
5. Diagnose and troubleshoot common motor control problems.
6. Apply safety best practices while working with motor controls.

Course Outline

Day 1 — Motor Operations and Controls: From Basics to Beyond

• Motor introduction: exploring types and applications.
• Unraveling motor operation principles: AC vs. DC motors.
• The essence of motor controls: importance, components, and configurations.
• Lab: Assembling a basic motor circuit.

Day 2 — Diving Deep into Components and Circuit Diagrams

• A closer look at motor control components: contactors, relays, starters, and more.
• Mastering the art of reading and interpreting motor control diagrams.
• Lab: Design and setup of a motor control circuit based on a given schematic.

Day 3 — Maintenance, Safety, and Beyond

• The role of preventive maintenance in motor controls.
• Safety 101: Lockout/Tagout, PPE, and other vital protocols.
• Lab: Simulating a preventive maintenance routine and safety checks.

Day 4 — The Art of Troubleshooting Motor Controls

• Embracing systematic troubleshooting methodologies.
• Identifying and resolving common motor control dilemmas.
• Lab: Hands-on troubleshooting session — from diagnosis to resolution.