This course is designed to provide Construction Professionals with a thorough understanding of how to efficiently maintain and improve motor and drive systems by outlining the differences between a systems approach and a components approach. This course details the content of the sourcebook for Improving Motor & Drive Systems, which was authored and developed by the United States Department of Energy. Part 2 of this course covers the advantages of a system approach versus a components approach in the repair and maintenance of motors; compares and contrasts the application of Direct Current and Alternating Current motors; discusses the drawbacks of both oversized and undersized motors; and outlines different types of motors and their advantages and disadvantages as well as the characteristics of motors. (Self Paced Class)
(1) Technical Credit Hour or (1) General Credit Hour
FL ECLB; Provider #0004941, Course #0800655
Course Syllabus
