Drives, Motors & PLCs for Engineers & Technicians

 

Introduction:

This is a comprehensive, highly informative and interactive course. The candidates will have an opportunity to learn and discuss the technology associated with these devices and their uses in industrial & process plants. The candidates will learn the fundamentals of plant layout, the equipment used, design principles and procedures. The course includes examples from actual industrial applications to illustrate the principles of operation and the utility aspects of these devices.

Course Objectives:

 

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of how motors work, specifically the induction motors
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of how AC Variable Speed Drives (VSD's) work
  • Install VSD’s properly
  • Select the right VSD for a given application
  • Troubleshoot VSD’s competently
  • Competently explain how flux-vector control works for drive applications
  • Identify the protection and control system requirements for VSD's
  • Understand architecture of PLC and its associated components and systems
  • Interface VSD’s with PLCs
  • Understand the causes of motor burnout
  • Deal effectively with VSD harmonics and EMC/EMI problems

Who Should Attend?

Electrical maintenance technicians and supervisors, instrument and control engineers, instrument technicians, maintenance personnel, mechanical engineers, plant engineers, process control engineers, operations personnel, service technicians, personnel who want to understand the utilize variable speed drives and PLC’s for energy efficient application comprising of motor driven systems, anyone working in system design as well as site commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting

Course Outline:

The Basic Concepts

·     Variable Speed Drives (VSD) – their utilities in industry

·     Commonly used parameters associated with drives

·     VSD for speed control and energy saving

·     Basics of electrical machines, AC power system, PLC basics, PLC and process interaction

Mechanical, Hydraulic & Electrical Type of VSDs

·     Types of variable speed drives, Mechanical variable speed drives

·     Hydraulic variable speed drives, Electrical variable speed drives

3-Phase AC Motors; Theory, Construction & Maintenance

·     Fundamentals of 3-phase AC motors, Operating principles; 3-phase AC motors

·     3-phase wound rotor motors, 3-phase synchronous motors

·     3-phase induction motors, Induction motor equivalent circuit, Selection of motor

Power Electronic Converters

·     Terminology and definitions; power electronics

·     Components of power electronic converters, Power diodes

·     Power thyristors, Commutation in electronic device switching

·     Power electronic rectifiers (AC/DC converters)

·     Gate commutated inverters (DC/AC converters)

·     Gate controlled power electronic devices

Electrical Protection of VSD Components

·     AC converter protection circuit, Operator information and fault diagnostics

·     Protection of electric motors, Temperature; the critical parameter to monitor

·     Current sensor for thermal overload protection

·     Thermal overload protection – direct temperature sensing

VSD Control Systems

·     The overall control system, Control system power supply

·     The DC bus charging control system, The PWM rectifier for AC converter

·     VSD control loops, Vector control of AC drives

·     Closed-loop field oriented vector drives, Speed feedback from motor

Electromagnetic Compatibility

·     The electromagnetic interference, Sources of electromagnetic interference

·     Harmonics on the supply side of AC converter

·     Power factor and displacement factor

·     Voltages and current on the motor side of the PWM

Selection of AC Converters

·     Important parameters considered for selection

·     The basic selection procedure, The loadability factor

·     The characteristics of machine load

·     The requirements for starting and stopping motor of VSD

·     Selecting motor and converter of correct specification

·     Summary of selection, Retrofitting electronic VSD

Installation & Commissioning of VSD Components

·     Installation and environment requirements

·     Power supply connections and earthing requirements

·     Installing controls of AC drives, Control wiring of VSD’s, Commissioning of VSD’s

PLC Architecture

·     The processor unit, The PLC power supply, The PLC programing device

·     The memory system, Digital input output interaction

·     Analog I/O interaction, Digital input output modules

·     Connecting analog input output systems to PLC

Basics of PLC Programing

·     Introduction to PLC programing, PLC programing steps

·     PLC programing languages

·     Commonly used logical instructions in PLC programing

·     Timers and counters, Program flow control instructions

·     Data load/transfer instructions, Arithmetical (math) instructions

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fees
INST10 10 Feb 2020 21 Feb 2020 Istanbul US$ 7500 Register
INST10 12 Apr 2020 23 Apr 2020 Cairo US$ 6500 Register
INST10 15 Jun 2020 26 Jun 2020 California US$ 9000 Register
INST10 16 Aug 2020 27 Aug 2020 Dubai US$ 7000 Register
INST10 19 Oct 2020 30 Oct 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 7500 Register
INST10 28 Dec 2020 08 Jan 2021 Bali US$ 8500 Register


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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