A two-day seminar titled “Principles of Large AC Motors” produced by Austin Bonnett, EASA’s education and technology consultant, in collaboration with EASA’s Technical Support Specialists. Instructional items will be provided and attendees should need only note-taking materials. The instructor for the seminar is Tom Bishop, P.E., EASA Technical Support Specialist.
EASA, 1331 Baur Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. 63132; (314) 993-2220; www.easa.com.
While the course covers horizontal and vertical squirrel-cage induction motors in the 300 to 5,000 horsepower range, low and medium voltage, most of the principles covered apply to other sizes as well. The material is relevant to North American and international standards. Seminar highlights include motor theory, applications, safety considerations, root cause failure analysis overview, test and inspection procedures, starting methods and connections, accessories, stator construction and design, rotor construction and design, bearing types and lubrication systems, shaft construction, motor geometry and alignment, vibration and noise, and cleaning, reconditioning, and storage.
March 26-27, 2010 at the Hilton Cincinnati Airport, 7373 Turfway Rd., Florence, Ky. 41042. For reservations, call (859) 372-9661.
Advertising for the April Electrical Apparatus closes March 12 (Classified ads close March 15.)