PdMA and Snell Group Offer Certified Motor Circuit Analysis Training

PdMA, a premier association for power distribution professionals, has partnered with The Snell Group, the global leader in Motor Circuit Analysis (MCA) training, consulting, and inspection services, to present an industry‑recognised certification course.

The Snell Certification Standard aligns with the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) framework, which requires:

• Comprehensive training
• Documented practical experience
• Rigorous testing

Our online and on‑site programs address the training and testing components, and include a practical guide to establishing a certification program within your organization.

Online Course Highlights

• AC Voltage, Current, Impedance, and Power fundamentals
• Advanced AC Motor theory
• Transformer fundamentals
• Power quality analysis
• Demodulation techniques
• Total Harmonic Distortion evaluation
• Voltage spectral analysis
• Current spectral analysis

On‑Site Course Highlights

• Motor and circuit failure modes
• Testing theory and best practices
• In‑depth motor theory
• Motor construction and components
• Motor rewinding procedures
• Motor operation and performance
• Interpreting nameplate data
• Relevant standards and reference materials

Course Schedule

Classes are open to all professionals, regardless of the equipment they use or whether they own a tester. Sessions will be led by The Snell Group at PdMA’s state‑of‑the‑art facility in Tampa, Florida.

Online course: March 8‑12, 2010

On‑site course: March 15‑19, 2010

Click here to read more about the Motor Circuit Analysis Certification.

To register or for more information, contact Pete Bechard at Pbec@pdma.com or call 813‑621‑6463, ext. 112.