AC Motor Basics
This course offers core knowledge of AC motor principles, construction, and operation. Participants will develop a fundamental understanding of how AC motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and learn about the different types of AC motors commonly used in industrial and commercial settings.
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Course Details
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Name the two fundamental principles that enable motor operation
- Describe what makes an AC motor rotor turn
- List the major components of an AC motor
- Describe the difference between a synchronous and an induction motor
- Describe what causes stator field rotation in a three-phase motor
- Explain how a VFD controls motor speed