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VFD Characteristics Selection and Installation

COURSE NO: E01-115V
PDH CREDIT: 1
VFD Characteristics Selection and Installation
Note: This is a recorded video presentation and does not qualify as an interactive course nor a live webinar.
Course Highlights

This online engineering CPD video presentation will present information on the key parameters of an induction motor and the selection of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).

 

The presentation will explain soft starter capability and compare it with the variable frequency drives including active front end, full regen drive, scalar, vector, and direct torque control drive. It will review the installation requirements and different characteristics for VFDs. Then, interactions and settings of the VFD are reviewed. Typical applications and requirements are also explained.

 

This 1 CPD video presentation is intended primarily for electrical engineers, technicians, and others who are interested in enhancing their knowledge of  VFD characteristics selection and installation.
Learning Objectives

This continuing education video presentation is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding the key parameters of an induction motor
  • Learning how to select a variable frequency drive
  • Understanding soft starter capability and comparing with VFDs
  • Learning about different VFD types active front end, full regen drive, scalar, vector and direct-torque
  • Knowing common applications and their requirements
Course Document
For this course, you will need to watch the video presentation titled, “VFD Characteristics Selection and Installation”.  Following course purchase, please click on the link provided in your account history to view the video presentation. The duration of the video presentation is approximately 60 minutes.
Please note that you will be watching the video presentation via YouTube or another video streaming platform which will be streaming though CEDengineering.ca.
Course Quiz
Once you are finished watching the video presentation, you will need to click on the link provided at the end of the presentation to access your account and take the quiz. You will need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 1 CPD credit.  The quiz will be based on this video presentation. 
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

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