EMKE Motor Minutes – May Edition

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?? Upcoming Public Masterclass in Rotorua, NZ

?? Closing the Gap between Knowledge and Experience

?? EMKE services

?? VANZ conference

?? Free webinars

Attention: New Zealand-based electric motor engineers!

EMKE's Mike Davis is holding a public masterclass in Rotorua, New Zealand in September.

Mike is a well-known Electrical Engineer and coach who is highly respected on both sides of the Tasman.

Attendees are in for an engaging and informative 1-day event on simple electrical machine maintenance and common failure processes.

You'll be provided with the tools you need to describe and identify the functions of electrical machine components, various insulation types in stator and rotor windings, failure mechanisms common to electric machines, and electrical and mechanical tests sensitive to specific failure mechanisms.

Find out all the details and book your spot here.

Closing the Gap between Knowledge and Experience

Albert Einstein famously stated, "The only true source of knowledge is experience." This profound insight underscores the essential nature of firsthand, experiential learning, particularly when maintaining electrical machines. A business's production depends on its electrical machinery's reliability in industry, mining, and manufacturing. The competence of maintenance staff in overseeing these machines, therefore, becomes a cornerstone not just for operational efficiency but for the overall success of an enterprise.

The reliability of electrical machines hinges significantly on the skills and knowledge of those tasked with their maintenance. However, a noticeable gap exists between theoretical knowledge acquired through traditional educational means and practical experience gained on the job. The goal of training in this field, therefore, should be to bridge this gap, effectively transforming theoretical understanding into firsthand practical skills.

Contemporary training techniques in electrical machine maintenance are increasingly leaning towards an integrative approach that combines theory, application, process, and continuous maintenance throughout the lifecycle of the machines. This method ensures that maintenance personnel are knowledgeable and adept at applying their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

A particularly effective strategy in modern training programs is the inclusion of practical, tactile exercises. These exercises can be experienced on scaled models of electrical machines and components within a training room environment. This setup allows trainees to engage directly with the elements and mechanisms that lead to machine unreliability and eventual failure without the pressures of production environments. Such a controlled setting provides an ideal learning space for applying theoretical knowledge to understand and experience real electrical machine issues.

These practical sessions are crucial as they enable students to experience firsthand electrical machines' various operational aspects and potential failures. The experience gained here is invaluable as it occurs without the risk of causing production interruptions or operational losses. This approach enhances learning and gives prospective maintenance personnel a deeper understanding of machine behaviour and troubleshooting techniques.

The transformative nature of this training approach lies in its ability to shift how trainees perceive and interact with electrical machines. By moving beyond textbooks and into active engagement, trainees develop a more comprehensive understanding of the machinery they will eventually be responsible for. This boosts their confidence and prepares them to deal more effectively with electrical machine issues.

Furthermore, investing in such detailed and interactive training programs offers additional benefits to organizations, including improved staff retention and a reduced risk of machine failure. Employees who feel competent and confident in their roles are more likely to remain with an employer. Additionally, well-trained staff are invaluable in preventing the frequent breakdowns that can plague electrical machinery, thus ensuring smoother, more reliable operations.

In conclusion, the essence of effective training in electrical machine maintenance lies in its ability to close the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. By incorporating advanced training techniques that emphasize real-world applications and problem-solving, businesses can significantly enhance the reliability of their machines and, by extension, their overall success. Through such initiatives, the true potential of both the electrical machinery and the personnel responsible for its upkeep can be achieved.

If you've found this article useful and would like to explore in-house training for your team, see below.

EMKE services

?? Inhouse Training

The EMKE inhouse training course is a 1 or 2 day program meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of electric motor maintenance and reliability.

EMKE is the world’s most advanced electrical machine coaching program. It will significantly reduce costly electrical machine failures at your plant and coaches your staff to be proactive, confident and safe around your electrical machines.

With coaching tailored to your electrical machine environment, reduce unexpected machine failures by coaching your staff in today's most effective inspection, test and maintenance procedures.?

Find out more here.

?? EMKE Online Program

By using the advantages of online learning your local staff can be coached in common standard inspection, test and maintenance procedures. This will improve your plant's electrical machine maintenance in a cost-effective and highly efficient way.

Your staff will go through six modules in a combination of 8 hours of online content, access a resource library and monthly webinars with Q&A opportunities.?

Find out more here.

?? Public Workshops

Having electric motor engineers who are appropriately skilled and trained in all facets of their jobs can take time. Managers are increasingly asking for 1-day workshops for their staff to help fill this training gap. As a result, EMKE is now offering public workshops across Australia and New Zealand.

Led by Mike Davis , these 1-day Electrical Machine Masterclasses focus on simple electrical machine maintenance and common failure processes. They will be rolled across both countries this year.

Each will be a mix of presentation, discussion and small group practical exercises using models to consolidate learning at each step.

To see the locations and content covered, visit our website.?

?? VANZ conference

If you're attending this year's VANZ conference in New Plymouth, New Zealand, later this month do make sure you join my Electrical and Mechanical Masterclass on Wed May 22. It's for mechanical condition monitoring and electrical personnel but places are strictly limited so you'll need to book in straight away.

?? Free webinars

Join our upcoming free webinars. All webinars include Failure of the Month and Q&A. Register to attend live or receive the replay.?

May – Tan Delta Testing of Electrical Machine Stator Winding Insulation

From this webinar you will gain a solid understanding of Tan Delta (Dissipation Factor) testing, a traditional method for assessing insulation condition in stators of electrical machines.?We will?cover the theoretical foundations of Tan Delta testing, highlighting how it stands out from other insulation testing methods and its significance in revealing the condition of stator winding insulation.

May 29 at 11am AEST. Book here.

June – Current Spectrum Analysis (CSA) for Detecting Broken Rotor Bars and Voids in Squirrel Cage Induction Motors

June 19 at 11am AEST

This comprehensive session exploring CSA, is tailored to enhance your skills in assessing the health of squirrel cage induction motors. Discover the fundamental role of CSA in pinpointing issues like broken rotor bars and casting voids. Gain valuable insights into the theoretical aspects of how CSA interprets current signals for fault detection. I will lead you through a detailed setup process, discussing the necessary equipment such as current clamps and spectrum analyzers, and guide you through a step-by-step application process. Also, you will learn how to accurately interpret results to diagnose motor conditions effectively.?

Book here.

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