An introduction into the design and function of industrial alternators.
COURSE CONTENTS
What's covered?
Content
This course introduces students to the construction of alternators and their application in power generation.
This course is organized into the following lessons:
Configurations
Arrangements
Field Types
Exciter Types
Troubleshooting Basics
The hands-on labs for this course include:
Identifying Components
Checking and Verifying Voltage and Hertz
Troubleshooting Alternator Components
Advanced Testing
Objectives
By the end of this course, students will:
• Identify the parts and components of an alternator. • Understand the magnetic field principles of how alternators produce voltage. • Distinguish the types of alternator fields. • Know how different types of exciters work. • Troubleshooting basics.
