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Power Electronics 1: Drives

Class Number: ELECTECH 10605157-2 - Power Electronics 1: Drives
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-605-157 POWER ELECTRONICS 1: DRIVES ...This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of the power and control circuitry of AC drives and application and troubleshooting of these industrial AC drives (VFD's) to AC induction motors. This course concentrates on the AB PowerFlex 525 Variable Speed Drive. (Prerequisite: 10-664-101, Automation 2 or Instructor Approval)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Demonstrate the application of timing circuits
  2. Examine device characteristics of Power Transistors
  3. Examine device characteristics of Thyristors
  4. Investigate device characteristic of triggering devices:
  5. Demonstrate triggering circuits for power control circuitry:

Class Details

Class Number:
ELECTECH 10605157-2 - Power Electronics 1: Drives
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

·         Class Format: Combination of in-person lectures and lab work and online learning materials.

·         Lab Activities: Complete hands-on labs in ET129 during posted open lab times.

·         Online Materials: Access anywhere with internet access.

·         Time Commitment: Plan for approximately 30 hours to complete the course.

·         Preparation: Review online materials and talk to an instructor in ET129 before starting lab work.

·         Questions: Reach out to the instructor through Canvas.

·         Lab Hours: ET129 is open for limited hours during summer; check with your instructor.

·         Campus Closures: Lab observes all college closure dates.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/18/2026 - 9/15/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
8/18/2026 - 9/15/2026 Tuesday
1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129M

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