RedVector RV-5857

Electric Motors

Electric Motors

3 hrs. Online Course

Level: Advanced

Item#: RV-5857

SME: Lee Layton, P.E.

USD$149.85 InStock 2029-01-01
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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.

Objectives SME
Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to help you understand how an electric motor works and how to correctly apply an electric induction motor. After taking this course you will:

  • Know the characteristics of the different types of motors.
  • Know how to use a speed-torque curve to select a motor.
  • Understand the environmental factors that may influence the selection of a motor.
  • Know how to improve the power factor of a motor.
  • Be able to read and interpret the nameplate of an electric motor.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Lee Layton, P.E.
Lee Layton, P.E. Photo
Mr. Layton holds a BS in electrical engineering from Auburn University and an MBA. He is a licensed professional engineer in Georgia and North Carolina. He has over 35 years experience in the electric utility industry. His area of expertise includes distribution design, planning, metering, system operations, and relaying.
Mr. Layton has taught numerous training courses for other utility professionals in the areas of metering, relaying, equipment application, and distribution line design and authored over 100 papers on utility operations.