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Power Electronics 2: Drives

Class Number: ELECTECH 10605158-1 - Power Electronics 2: Drives
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-605-158 POWER ELECTRONICS 2: DRIVES ...This course provide 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 ABB ACS355 Variable Speed Drive. (Prerequisite: 10-605-157, Power Electronics 1)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Apply power drive circuits of DC drives
  2. Apply AC Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to the operation of the 3-Phase Induction motor.
  3. Apply control wiring strategies to 3-Phase AC Variable Speed Drives
  4. Program and Troubleshoot 3- Phase AC Variable Speed Drives.

Class Details

Class Number:
ELECTECH 10605158-1 - Power Electronics 2: Drives
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

·         Class Format: Recorded lectures via NWTC Canvas and lab time in ET129

·         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
8/17/2026 - 10/12/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
8/17/2026 - 10/12/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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