Print this page Form-wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors-500 Horsepower and Larger
Course Outline
This 5-hour course covers the minimum requirements for form-wound squirrel-cage induction motors 500 horsepower (hp) and larger for use in petroleum industry services using API 541.
The course materials are based entirely on API 541 Fifth Edition, December 2014 Form-wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors-500 Horsepower and Larger. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of API 541 Fifth Edition, December 2014. This is a very useful resource and it is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of large induction motors used in the petroleum industry.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be familiar with:
- Definitions of the terms that are used in this standard;
- Basic design criteria covered by this standard;
- Starting and running conditions;
- Starting capabilities;
- Winding and insulation systems;
- Motor enclosures;
- Motor Dynamics;
- Motor Vibration;
- Motor Nameplates;
- Motor Accessories;
- Testing and Inspection;
- Manufacturer’s data;
- Contract data;
- Drawings and Instruction Manuals; and
- Motor data sheets.
Intended Audience
The intended audience is professional electrical engineers, project managers, and project engineers, involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of large induction motors used in the petroleum industry.
Benefit to Attendees
This standard covers the minimum requirements for form-wound squirrel-cage induction motors 500 horsepower (hp) and larger. This standard is typically utilized for machines that have one or more of the following characteristics: in critical service, is larger that 3000 hp for speeds 1800 RPM and below, is rated 800 hp or greater for two-pole (3000 or 3600-rpm) machines of totally-enclosed construction, or rated 1250 hp or greater for two-pole machines of open or guarded construction, drives a high-inertia load, uses an adjustable speed drive as a source of power, is an induction generator, is a vertical machine rated 500 or greater, operates in abnormally hostile environments. Thisstandard is a useful tool that assists individuals, organizations, and suppliers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of large induction motors used in the petroleum industry. This standard is recognized for assisting in the purchase of high quality, high performance motors used throughout the world.
Course Content
This standard covers the minimum requirements for form-wound squirrel-cage induction motors 500 horsepower (hp) and larger. You are required to obtain a copy of API 541 Fifth Edition, December 2014 Form-wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors-500 Horsepower and Larger. Thisstandard is a useful tool that assists individuals, organizations, and suppliers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of large induction motors used in the petroleum industry.
API 541 Fifth Edition, December 2014 Form-wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors-500 Horsepower and Larger can be purchased from the following websites:
http://www.api.org/
http://www.global.ihs.com/
API 541 Fifth Edition, December 2014 Form-wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors-500 Horsepower and Larger
Table of Contents
Section 1 - General
Section 2 – Normative References
Section 3 – Definitions
Section 4 – Basic Design
Section 5 – Accessories
Section 6 – Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment
Section 7 – Guarantee and Warranty
Section 8 – Vendor Data
You need to obtain a copy of API 541 Fifth Edition, December 2014 Form-wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors-500 Horsepower and Larger.
Course Summary
This 5-hour course covers the minimum requirements for form-wound squirrel-cage induction motors 500 horsepower (hp) and larger. This standard is typically utilized for machines that have one or more of the following characteristics: in critical service, is larger that 3000 hp for speeds 1800 RPM and below, is rated 800 hp or greater for two-pole (3000 or 3600-rpm) machines of totally-enclosed construction, or rated 1250 hp or greater for two-pole machines of open or guarded construction, drives a high-inertia load, uses an adjustable speed drive as a source of power, is an induction generator, is a vertical machine rated 500 or greater, operates in abnormally hostile environments. This standard is recognized in the industry for assisting in the purchase of high quality, high performance motors used throughout the world.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:
http://www.ansi.com/
http://www.ieee.com/
http://www.nfpa.com
http://www.nema.com
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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