Motor Control Centres and Variable Speed Drives
Motors consume the majority of industrial electricity and their control gear is where much of the downtime originates. This course covers motor control centre construction, starting methods and the drives that control speed and save energy.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Motors, loads and what the control gear has to do
- 02Motor control centre construction, protection and safety
- 03Direct on line, star delta and soft starting compared
- 04How variable speed drives work and where they save energy
- 05Drive commissioning, parameters and motor matching
- 06Harmonics, cable considerations and electrical noise
- 07Fault diagnosis in motor control and drive systems
What you will gain
- Explain motor control centre construction and protection
- Select starting methods appropriate to the load
- Explain how variable speed drives control a motor
- Commission and parameterise a drive correctly
- Diagnose faults in motor control and drive systems
- Identify energy savings available through speed control
Who should attend
- Electrical technicians and artisans
- Maintenance and control engineers
- Plant and production engineers
- Technical staff supporting motor driven plant
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 22 to 26 Feb 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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