ELEC 1225 Electric Motors

ELEC 1225: Electric Motors

Description

Electric Motors describes the difference in alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors, generators, and alternators. Compute motor calculations. Determine the load characteristics and connections of AC and DC motors, generators, and alternators.

Credits

Prerequisite

ELCO 1100 or ELCO 1110

Topics to be Covered

1. AC Motors

2. DC Motors

3. Motor Circuits

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe DC motors

2. Describe AC motors

3. Identify parts of a motor

4. Read nameplates on a motor

5. Perform tests on motor circuits

6. Hookup motors

Credit Details

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

OJT: 0