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Power Electronics 1: Drives

Credits: 1
Course Number: 10-605-157

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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)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

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:
22053
Delivery:
Blended - 50%-99% Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W2
Instructors:
Troy Giese
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$175.10 *

Class Notes

  • This class consists of both lecture and hands-on lab activities. You can watch the lectures on video through the NWTC Canvas learning management system. You will complete the hands-on lab activities in either ET129 or ET120 lab space during the posted open lab times. Plan on spending approximately 30 hours to complete this course. Before beginning lab work in this class, please talk to an instructor in ET129 or ET120. For questions on coursework, please reach out to the instructor of the class through Canvas.

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Tech Hall Lab, Room ET129, is open Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm; Fridays 8am-3pm; Saturdays 8am-1pm. The Lab will observe all College closure holidays and breaks.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
03/26/25 - 05/20/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online
Green Bay Campus Room ET129

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost