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Fundamentals of Electric Motors



Estimated contact time: 1 hour

Credits:
  • NGWA: 0.1 CEU (1 CEU = 10 hours)
  • Per state: Varies, see specific state recognition in description
  • Continuing Education FAQs
Program description:
Electric motors have been called one of the most important inventions in modern history. We use these devices everyday both at home and at work. But do we really understand how they work? In this session we will discuss the basic physical principles behind electric motors, the components of an electric motor, and the variations of electric motors used in the water well industry.

State-specific CEU recognition:
  • Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation — 1 CEU
  • Florida Water Well Contractors Continuing Education Program — 1 CEC (expires 1/16/2025)
  • Georgia Environmental Protection Division — 1 hour
  • Idaho Ground Water Association – 1 CEC
  • Indiana Department of Natural Resources — 1 hour
  • Iowa Department of Natural Resources — 1 CEU
  • Kansas Ground Water Association – 1 CEU
  • Louisiana Department of Natural Resources — 1 credit hour
  • Maryland State Board of Well Drillers — 1 credit hour
  • Minnesota Department of Health — 1 contact hour
  • Montana Board of Water Well Contractors —1 CE
  • Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — 1 CEU (in effect through 12-31-2024)
  • New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services — 1 hour
  • New Jersey Division of Water Supply & Geoscience — 1 CEP
  • North Dakota State Water Commission — 1 CEC
  • Ohio Department of Health – 1 CE
  • Oklahoma Water Resources Board — 1 CEU
  • Oregon Water Resources Department — 1 CEC
  • Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board – 1 Hour
  • South Dakota Water Rights Program — 1 CEC
  • Tennessee Division of Water Resources — 1 CEU
  • West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources – 1 CEH
  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – 1 CEC
  • Wyoming State Engineer’s Office – 1 CPC PIP; WDP WDPO; HEDI HEDRO