Mauritius Institute of Training & Development

School of Infornation Technology,Electronics & Communications

Sir Rampersad Neerunjun Training Complex ( West – Wing )
Automation Training Unit
Ebene, Reduit, Mauritius
Tel : 230 467 0720/ 404 7257
Fax : 230 4658690
Email :automation@sitec.intnet.mu / rshabajee@mitd.mu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

COURSE TITLE Wiring , Testing and Troubleshooting of Three Phase Induction Motor
Starters

BRIEF The course is aimed mainly for technical people such as Electricians,
DESCRIPTION Technicians , Technical Officers, Engineers and Maintenance personnel
and students who wants to acquire knowledge and skills on use and
application of three phase induction motors used in industrial control
systems . The course uses a 'hands-on' practical approach to reinforce the
theoretical aspects of the training. Practical tasks on three phase motor
starters are also undertaken.

AIMS & On completion of the course the trainee should:

OBJECTIVES
 Be able to understand Single and Three Phase systems
 Be able to perform sizing of cables & contactors
 Be able to select protective devices
 Be able Install, test and troubleshoot Three Phase Motor starters
 Configure and Test Variable Speed Drive Control Systems

DURATION 90 hours

Course Fee Rs 13,000

Course days & Time

Tentative Start & End

date
CONTENT Chapter 1
 Introduction to Single Phase and Three Phase Systems
 Three Phase loads - Star and Delta Configurations
 Level of voltages as defined under BS 7671:2008 - IET Wiring
Regulations (17th Edn.)
Chapter 2
 Types and Selection of Protective Devices as defined under BS
7671:2008 IET Wiring Regulations. (17th Edn.)

- Fuses
- Miniature Circuit Breakers
- Moulded Case Circuit Breakers
- Thermal Overload Relays
- Motor Protection Circuit Breakers
- Residual Current Devices
- Coordination and Selectivity of Protective Devices
Chapter 3
 Cable Sizing as defined under BS 7671:2008 - IET Wiring
Regulations(17th Edn.)
Chapter 4
 Types and Selection of Contactors according to IEC
Chapter 5
 Constructional features of Three Phase Induction Motors

- Squirrel Cage Motors

- Slip Ring Motors
- Pole Changing ( Dahlander ) Motors
Chapter 6
 Practical Exercises – Three Phase Motor Starters

- Direct on Line
- Stator Resistance
- Star Delta
- Rotor Resistance
- Two speed ( Dahlander ) motor Circuits
- Configuration of Induction Motors using Variable Speed Drives
Chapter 7
 Testing of Three Phase Systems

- Continuity & Resistance of Protective Earth Conductors

- Phase Rotation/Sequence Test
- Megger tests on Three Phase Motors
- Earth Electrode Resistance Test
- Insulation Tests
- Polarity Tests
- Earth Fault Loop Impedance Test
- RCD Test
- Troubleshooting hard wired Motor starter circuits

Each of the above topic areas are back up by practical exercises during the
course.