Motor Testing
Introduction to Motors- Todd and Noah Show
Welcome to episode one of the Todd and Noah Show! We will be taking the mystery out of electric motors throughout this podcast to help industry professionals.
- Todd Gunderson Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
The Power Circuit- Todd and Noah Show
Today, we discuss ways in which the power circuit can help save on efficiency. Because energy costs are so high, we want to be efficient.
- Todd Gunderson Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Case Study: Loose Power Connections
A conveyor motor was tested during an annual inspection that operated in the part transfer line. Annual testing for the plant was conducted during a scheduled shut down. Using the automated
routes mode of the & MCA™ Software.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
The Importance of Power Quality- Todd and Noah Show
Today, we talk about IEEEs (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), our favorite standard of reference when talking about establishing alarms and limits.
- Todd Gunderson Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
The Importance of Predictive Maintenance
As early as the 1960’s, many companies realized that by routinely monitoring the operating condition of rotating equipment it is possible to obtain an advanced warning of operational or other problems that would impact continued efficient operation. This early warning provides time to remove the machine from operation and affect minor repairs and adjustments before catastrophic failure occurs.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
Performing Electrical Signature Analysis on Wind Turbines
Howard Penrose gives an overview on the motors and gearboxes found in wind turbines and goes through case study examples involving electrical signature analysis…
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Service Factor of Motor’s & Cables
The motor and associated cabling have service factors to consider for your process environment as does the equipment you use to monitor your uptime. Variables to consider when replacing your motor and cabling are operating environment temperatures, conditions of process (wet, dry, dirty, etc.) and the process load.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
Performing Electrical Signature Analysis on Complex Machinery
What if you need to perform ESA on a motor with a lot of currents and a lot of bearings? Howard Penrose gives an overview of how to begin and what to look for…
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Developing a Successful Motor Maintenance Program – Part 3
What makes your electric motor maintenance program a winner? Answer: A Troubleshooting program along with Trending and Quality Control. Watch this video to see how one part of the program, Troubleshooting, helps you reach your goal of a winning program in your facility.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation