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Identifying the most common applications of rotating field machines
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Explanation of the principles of electromagnetic induction
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Explanation of the design and function of rotating field machines
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Explanation of the differences between motor and generator operation
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Introduction to the key components of a rotating field machine, the rotor and stator
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Experimental demonstration of how torque arises and of the generator principle
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Creation of a rotating magnetic field by rotating field machines: experimental demonstration of a rotating magnetic field in the stator
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Introduction to the principle of a 3-phase transformer
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Investigation by measurement of three-phase machines in star and delta configurations.
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Measurement of phase-to-phase and line-to-line voltage and current
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Measurement of rotor voltage and current
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Interpreting a rating plate
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Nominal data and characteristic parameters, power factor, pole-pairs, torque, speed and slip
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Design and function of asynchronous machines
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Investigation of a squirrel-cage rotor, frequency response characteristics, reversal of rotation
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Investigation by measurement of the operating response of a synchronous machine with a permanent magnet rotor
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Introduction to the principle of a capacitor motor (Steinmetz circuit)
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Investigation by measurement of the operating response of a capacitor motor
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Explanation of the importance of temperature monitoring in electrical machines
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Measurement of winding temperature in running machines
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Fault simulation (4 simulated faults activated by relay)
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Course duration. 5.5 h approx.