Lectures on aspects of electric motor condition monitoring and potential failure analysis, covering the most common failure modes, from Baker Instrument Company and Whitelegg Machines

Whitelegg Machines was formed in 1930 and has become a major UK manufacturer and exporter of electric motor, test and repair equipment and maintenance expertise. The company is ideally placed to offer plant engineering personnel a variety of technical lectures/ presentations on aspects of motor condition monitoring and potential failure analysis. Whitelegg are agents for the Baker Instrument Company of America, manufacturers and users of advanced electric motor testing and monitoring equipment for both on line (live) and off line applications.

Baker's visiting lecturers from the USA have developed a series of informative presentations of both medium and advanced level subject matter.

These lectures complement those given by UK based Whitelegg personnel.

A choice of subject matter.

Surge testing.

This very practical product demonstration builds on the research findings that more than 80% of electric motor electrical failures can be attributed to initial shorting across windings.

This is an off line test demonstration which should be part of a standard condition monitoring regime in any plant relying on prime movers.

The lecture will include practical tests and description of other methodologies available as well as hand held and bench top 'growlers'.

Time, about 2 hours: Level, apprentice to manager.

The following Presentations are given by Baker USA personnel on a thrice annual series of visits to the UK and need to be booked well in advance.

First is 'The Benefits of Electrical Testing:- Why carry out electrical testing of motors and circuits?' This lecture will concentrate on the main causes of failure and the cost versus benefits of corrective/preventative and predictive maintenance.

Time, flexible from 2-4 hours: Level, most useful to managers and those concerned with cost savings.

Second, 'The Difference Between Basic Electrical Testing and On-Line Monitoring and their Relative Value': Baker equipment can cover both aspects, here the talk explains the different techniques.

The on-line method gives a very broad picture of the motor condition and is applicable to large plant operation where down time could be catastrophic.

Time, about 4 hours: Level, senior apprentices to manager.

Third is 'Why Undertake On-Line monitoring': A shorter option on the above subject, concentrating more on the quoted aspect.

Time, 2 hours: Level, middle to senior personnel.

Other options are available and can be tailored to suit a company's particular requirements.

These lectures are designed as non-partisan presentations, though the instruments used and referred to are supplied and sold by Whitelegg Machines and Baker USA.