Variable Frequency Drives

Explore the theory and operation of VFDs and learn how to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain these motor drives.

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Course Details

Course Name: Variable Frequency Drives
Course Code: EO0706CA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: April 15, 2025

Date: April 15, 2025 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Location: Holly House, 130 Log Cabin Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Directions & Map) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Format: Classroom UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Fee: $290 per person UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Multi Person Discount Fee: $265 per person (2 or more registrants) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
NJLWO Discount Fee: $145 per person ( Must hold a T-W-VSWS License) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Closes: April 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

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Course Overview

This electrical training course will introduce you to variable frequency drives (VFDs) and the reasons for their application in controlling the rotational speed of motors and other electrical equipment. While most control circuits used in industrial or commercial applications still use mechanical operating systems, the application of VFDs is increasing as a way to reduce power consumption and other operating costs.

  • VFD Theory, Operation, and Applications
  • New Installations
  • Startup/Feedback Controls
  • Control Status, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
  • Maintaining/Servicing VFDs

Who Should Attend?

This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of how VFDs work and learn best practices for monitoring and maintenance. Past participants have included:

  • Electricians
  • Engineers
  • Field Service Technicians
  • Lines and Meters Superintendents
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Operations Managers
  • Plant Managers
  • Remediation Construction Managers
  • Sewer Supervisors and Equipment Operators
  • Water and Wastewater Operators

Meet Your Instructor

Joe Longo, Longo Electrical Mechanical Inc.

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Mr. Longo is a Mechanical Engineer with more than 30 years of hands-on business operating experience. He is the Owner and CEO of Longo Electrical Mechanical Inc., and he has received many waste industry equipment patents.

Student Reviews

Most useful aspect of the course: “The level of detail and experience of the instructor.”

– Past Participant

Most useful aspect of the course: “Discussion on how motors are built and how they function electrically. In other courses on VFDs, most information is focused on what they are driving. It helps a lot to really get into how the motors work and how the drives function in relation to them.”

– Past Participant

“[I learned] How to decide if a VFD will make sense to install or keep operating without one.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Variable Frequency Drives was approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs (6 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Variable Frequency Drives course is approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs (6 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval #01-090008-30)

NJ Electrical Contractors: 6 Continuing Education Hours

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PA Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 Recertification Hours

Course Requirements and Policies

Meals

No breakfast will be provided. Lunch will be available for pre-registered attendees only.

NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least two (2) weeks in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.

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All visitors must register their vehicles ONLINE to park on campus. Please follow the guidelines below. Failure to comply with these policies may result in a citation.

  • A link to register your vehicle will be provided in your course confirmation email. Please be sure to complete this important step prior to traveling to campus.
  • When you park on campus, be sure that your license plate is unobstructed and visible from the driving aisle.
  • All Rutgers faculty/staff/students must use their regular Rutgers permit and park in the nearest lot assigned for their permit type.

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A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Attention U.S. Veterans

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This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Variable Frequency Drives, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Administrative Assistant: Judith Joshua
848-932-7483 
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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