Contact:
Elizabeth Blevins, Director, Office of Communications
Phyllis Noah, Communications Coordinator
Office: (740) 351-3810; FAX: (740) 351-3179; Cell: (740) 464-4854
940 Second Street – Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
E-mail: eblevins@shawnee.edu or pnoah@shawnee.edu
Web site: www.shawnee.edu

            Three workshops are being offered at Shawnee State University for water and wastewater personnel beginning Friday, Sept. 17.
            The first workshop is three-phase Induction Motors and Controls from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17. Learn to identify the components of a polyphase induction motor, Calculate starting requirements and connect a polyphase motor complete with starting controls and achieve proper rotation, calculate percent of speed regulation and percent slip for a polyphase induction motor. Learn to determine the efficiency of a polyphase inductions’ motor and demonstrate an understanding of power factor correction.
            The second workshop is Synchronous Motors/Power Factor Correction from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15. Operators need a thorough knowledge of power factor correction in order the efficiently operate and design treatment facilities and pump stations. This course is designed to teach the student how to determine power factor requirements for an AC load line, determine which type of power factor correction is most feasible, and to calculate the cost savings for utilizing power factor correction. Students will also learn about precision speed control applications obtainable from synchronous motors.
            The third workshop is Industrial Motor Controls from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19. Learn to connect variable frequency drives, do basic programming and operation of variable frequency drives, install motors starting and reversing systems, calculate fuse and heater size requirements for industrial motors, and troubleshoot industrial motor controls.
            Each of the workshops earns five contact hours.
            Ken Warfield, associate professor of Electromechanical Engineering Technology at Shawnee State University is the instructor for the workshops. He has more than twenty years of teaching experience and more than ten years of industrial experience in electrical, mechanical, water & wastewater fields. He is experienced in the operations, maintenance, and management of EPA governed treatment facilities. Warfield designed the SSU environmental Engineering Technology degree program. Contact him at kwarfield@shawnee.edu.
            To register, contact University Outreach Services open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pick up a registration form. The course fee is $100.00 per course. Register for two or more courses for $85 each. There are several ways to register for courses:
            · In Person: Bring the completed registration form and cash, check, money order or credit card information to SSU, Massie Hall, Room B-52 with easy access from rear entrance of Massie Hall, basement level.
            · By Telephone: Call (740) 351-3274 or toll free (866) 672-8778 and register using a credit card payment.
            · By Mail: Mail the completed registration form with payment to Shawnee State University, Outreach Services, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
            · By Fax: Fax the completed registration form to (740) 351-3598.