Training

Darby Electric believes leadership and innovation begins with proper training.  Because of this understanding, we offer the following customer seminars.

Darby Electric Company Training Courses

• AC Electric Motors
Instructor: Ben Hamilton
Basic electric motor theory from the Motor Challenge Program developed by the US Department of Energy.

• Bearing Basics
Instructor: TBA
A brief history of bearings along with ISO and ABMA organizations will be presented. Types of bearings, materials, tolerances, clearances, mounting fits, lubrication, and inspection will be taught. This seminar is geared toward first line supervisors and technicians.

• DC Motor Maintenance
Instructor: Mike Darby
Types of DC Motors, basic diagrams, fields and compounding, interpoles and neutral, typical construction, lead number connections, direction of rotation, commutation and brush carbon grades, filming, sparking, and visual symptoms, and troubleshooting.

• Predictive Maintenance
Instructors: TBA
Preparation and implementation of a Predictive Maintenance Program includes Vibration Analysis and Electrical Testing. The results may require Alignment, Balancing, Lubrication, and Cleaning. Learn basic terms and problems associated with each discipline.

• Pumping System Optimization
Instructors: TBA
Improving the Efficiency and Reliability of Pumps and Pumping Systems is a grand opportunity for energy savings. Computer-based tools and spreadsheets are available, but collecting and inputting accurate data is important.  Tools which plot the pump & system curves help you understand current system behavior to determine best performance improvements

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For Any questions call Mike Darby at
864-224-2131