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Power Electronics 2: Drives

Class Number: ELECTECH 10605158-4 - 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 10605158-4 - Power Electronics 2: Drives
Location:
NWTC Marinette
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

·         Class Format: Recorded lectures via NWTC Canvas and lab time in TE100.

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

·         Scheduling: Meet your instructor to set up a schedule and clarify any questions.

·         Campus Closures: Lab observes all College closure dates.

 

Textbooks are required for the first-class meeting. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/17/2026 - 10/12/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Marinette Campus Room TE100
8/17/2026 - 10/12/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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