This course has been discontinued
This 3 hour interactive online course discusses electric induction motors. It covers how a motor works, the types of electric motors available, and how to apply an electric induction motor. The course looks at the relationship between motor speed, slip, and torque, and covers how to select a motor with the correct parameters for a particular load. Finally, all of the basic data on a motor nameplate is reviewed and explained. Tables and graphs are included to help you understand the various relationships between speed, torque, efficiency, and power factor. The knowledge gained in this course will benefit anyone who has to either specify, install, or use electric motors.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the material.