Maintenance and Engineering

Variable Speed Drives and Motors

Electric motors and variable speed drives power most industrial equipment and offer major energy savings. This course covers motor types and characteristics, motor selection, variable speed drive principles, drive configuration, harmonics, energy savings, maintenance, troubleshooting and motor failure analysis.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Motors consume most industrial electricity. You will learn to apply and maintain drives and motors for reliability and efficiency.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Drive configuration demonstrations, energy calculations, troubleshooting cases and maintenance planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain motor types and performance characteristics
Select motors for applications
Understand variable speed drive principles
Configure and commission drives
Manage harmonics and power quality
Maintain and troubleshoot motors and drives

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Electrical engineers and technicians
Maintenance engineers
Energy managers
Automation technicians
Plant engineers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Motor selection
Drive configuration
Energy calculation
Power quality
Troubleshooting

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Electric Motors

09:00–10:08Induction motors
10:08–11:00Efficiency classes
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Efficiency classes (continued)
11:45–12:53Selection
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Drive Principles

09:00–10:08How drives work
10:08–11:00Control modes
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Control modes (continued)
11:45–12:53Applications
12:53–14:00Demonstration

Day 3Configuration

09:00–10:08Parameters
10:08–11:00Commissioning
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Commissioning (continued)
11:45–12:53Protection
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Power Quality and Energy

09:00–10:08Harmonics
10:08–11:00Filters
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Filters (continued)
11:45–12:53Energy savings
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Maintenance and Troubleshooting

09:00–10:08Motor testing
10:08–11:00Drive faults
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Drive faults (continued)
11:45–12:53Failure analysis
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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