Course description K700 Rotating electrical machines theory, operation and maintenance Course goal This course aims to help reduce the total cost of ownership of motors and generators. It provides structured guidance towards reduced operational costs and increased availability. Subject areas include motor and generator construction, standards and specifications, operation, maintenance, energy efficiency, diagnostics, etc. Course type and methods This is an instructor led seminar with practical exercises. Participants min. 10 to max. 30. Dates and venue are subject to agreement. There is an end-of course assessment and course participants receive a certificate. Course duration The duration of the course is 3 days. Participant profile Participants typically have beginner or intermediate level experience with motors and generators and their operation. Participants could be engineers, technicians, service personnel, electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel, etc. Topics Day 1 - Dimensioning and selection criteria - Course introduction - What is total cost of ownership? - Basic theory of motors and generators - Mechanical and electrical design and components - International standards - Motor and generator performance and starting considerations - Motors in VSD applications (basic aspects) Day 2 - Operational considerations - Safety - Installation and commissioning - Energy efficiency - TEAM stresses and the concept of equivalent operating hours - Typical issues and their causes Day 3 - Availability - Availability, maintainability, reliability - Maintenance strategies: reactive, preventive and predictive - Diagnosis and condition monitoring - Online and offline tests - Final test - Summary BU Motors and Generators Training www.abb.com www.abb.com/abbuniversity Doc.nr: 9AKK1061038566