Industrial Automation Grounding, Harmonics & Transient Overvoltage Protection
Course Summary
The Industrial Automation Grounding, Harmonics & Transient Overvoltage Protection course covers key power quality issues that can adversely affect the operation of programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and other sensitive electronic equipment integral to process control in all automated manufacturing environments.
Through effective single point grounding, control of harmonic currents and proper transient overvoltage protection, attendees will learn to better assure a minimum amount of equipment downtime.
Designed for those with a working knowledge of AC power distributions, this one-day course emphasizes solutions to many common problems.
Course Topics Include
- Earth Grounding and Testing Single Point Grounding Concepts
- Effects of AC Ground Loop Currents on Equipment Operation
- Isolated Ground Techniques High Resistance Grounding Effects of Harmonics on AC Power Distributions, Motors, Dry-type Transformers & Metering Equipment
- Solutions Via Harmonic Filtering, Zig-zag and Harmonic Cancellation Transformers
- Direct Lighting Protection Systems Causes of Transient Over Voltages
- Surge Protective Device Testing Standards and Selection Criteria
The course is led by an experienced instructor. Our instructors are active in numerous professional organizations including: IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA and UL Advisory.
Each student will receive a course-specific manual, including charts and graphs that will continue to serve as a valuable reference in the future. Class meets from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and includes complimentary catered continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks to give time for student-faculty interaction.
The course is accredited for 0.8 Continuing Education Units through the University of Idaho. Add the One-Day Site Inspection Training to this course and receive a discounted price on the pair of courses.