204 Motor Starting Analysis and Application with PTW 2-Day Training

Typical Industrial and Commercial Power System Example:

• Data gathering and input data requirement
• Exposure to load flow analysis to the extent to establish initial conditions for motor starting analysis
• Comparison of induction motor models available: single rotor and double rotor circuits vs. graphical model
• Review of data required to properly model the motor to be started
• Understanding of the motor performance test data including torque slip vs. slip, current vs. slip, hot and cold start thermal limits, etc.
• Importance of inertia, both motor and load, on motor starting
• Discussion of various motor starting methods: delta-wye, autotransformer, capacitor, and soft-start
• Examination and interpretation of PTW study results and potential problem areas in the power system
• Discussion of methods and procedures for completing a typical study
• Overview of motor protection and relationship to motor starting methods
• Discussion of compliance with various standards and requirements

Hands-On Lab - Analysis of a Sample Electrical Distribution System in PTW:

• Interpretation of Equipment datasheets
• Data gathering, data input and system modeling
• Relationship between Load Flow results and Motor Starting study
• Examination of specific motor starting technique being utilized
• Verifying compliance with related codes and standards
• Discussion of study results and methods to improve distribution system

Notes:

Students are responsible for bringing their own laptop computers. SKM will provide a training course package with the latest version of the PTW software two weeks prior to the class for installation with a software key.