Suncam Continuing Education Author: Brian Hinkle, P.E.

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361-Motor Control Part 1 - The Basics of Protection and Control

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2 $45.00

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is intended to provide training and education about the following topics, along with an introduction to applicable codes and standards.
1. The basics of AC induction motors
2. The purpose and function of a motor starter
3. Components of motor starter power circuits
4. Basics of motor control

Course Description:

This course has been updated in January 2021 to improve the content, clarity, and readability. This course is intended to be introductory training about motor starters and control for AC induction motors. It covers the basic functionality and ratings for motor contactors, overload relays and short-circuit protection. Power and control circuits are explained along with references to applicable codes and standards.

381-Motor Control Part 2 - Reduced Voltage Starters

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2 $45.00

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is intended to provide training and education about the following topics.
1. Understanding the starting characteristics of AC induction motors
2. Problems that can be caused by full-voltage starters
3. Understanding the functions and benefits of 5 methods for reduced voltage starters

Course Description:

This course is intended for electrical, mechanical, plant engineers and others who are interested in the use and application of reduced voltage starters. This course provides guidance in the selection between the options for reduced voltage starters based on operating starting and operating characteristics.

394-Motor Control Part 3 - AC Variable Speed Drives

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2 $45.00

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is intended to provide training and education about the following topics:
1. Benefits of using AC adjustable speed drives
2. How an adjustable speed drive controls motor speed
3. The components included in an adjustable speed drive
4. How the motor load type affects drive selection, overload capabilities and energy savings
5. Options for sources of control
6. System installation considerations

Course Description:

This course is intended for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, plant engineers and others who are interested in the use and application of AC variable frequency drives (VFD). This course provides a description of the benefits of using VFDs, how to select a VFD, the characteristics of three types of loads, how VFDs change the speed of a motor and installation considerations.

420-Electrical Power Distribution Part 1 - Fundamentals

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2 $45.00

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is intended to provide training and education about the following topics: 1. Basic components in an AC electrical power distribution system 2. Measured values related to electrical power distribution (voltage, current, power, power factor and energy) 3. Electrical energy charges and billing 4. Electrical safety

Course Description:

This course is intended for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, plant engineers and others who are interested in gaining an understanding of electrical power systems. This course provides a description of the major components in electrical power systems and the measured values associated with the system and components. It also provides an overview of energy billing to understand factors that impact the life-cycle costs of operations. In addition, there is an explanation of basic electrical safety and protective devices.

469-Electrical Power Distribution Part 2 - Drawings, Symbols & Studies

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is intended to provide training and education about the following topics:

Types of electrical engineering drawings used in project development, construction, and system maintenance
Information that can be found on electrical engineering drawings
Symbols and notes used on electrical engineering drawings
Types of electrical engineering studies, their purposes and uses

Course Description:

This course is intended for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, plant engineers and others who are interested in gaining an understanding of electrical power systems. The course describes several types of drawings used to convey information about an electrical power system. It explains the information that can be found on the drawings, how the information can be used, and the symbols that are used on these drawings. The most common power systems studies are presented along with the information required to perform the studies and how the output of the studies can be used to confirm proper equipment ratings, proper equipment settings, and clarify hazards that may be present around electrical power systems.

475-Electrical Emergency Power Systems: Part 1

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1 $22.50

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is intended to provide training and education about the following topics:

The definition of Emergency Power Supply (EPS) and Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
The EPSS classifications of type, class, and level
Types of electrical distribution equipment used in EPSS for single and multi-generator systems
Criteria for the design of EPSS electrical distribution equipment

Course Description:

This course is intended for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, plant engineers and others who are interested in gaining a foundational understanding of electrical emergency power systems. The course defines the equipment included in an emergency power system and emergency power supply system. The major equipment is described along with references to NFPA 110 – Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems and NFPA 70 - the National Electric Codes that govern their design and installation. There is an explanation of the design criteria for electrical distribution equipment to be used in an EPSS.

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