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INDT 103 - Motors and Motor Controls


PREREQUISITES: INDT 113 - Industrial Electrical I  or EECT 111 - Introduction to Circuit Analysis .
PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020

A general understanding of common types of electric motors, extending from the small shaded pole fan motors to the large three-phase motors. Topics covered will include motor theory, magnetism and how it affects motor rotation, motor starting components and protective devices for motor circuits. Heat dissipation from a motor, motor slippage, how they are wired to obtain different speeds, and how capacitors affect a motor circuit will be included. This course will use lecture, lab, online simulation and programming to prepare students for C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1 Certification through Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA).

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate safe practices and procedures. [c]
  2. Identify motors used in commercial and residential applications. [a, e]
  3. Identify and describe methods for controlling motor speeds. [a]
  4. Appropriately select and install motors. [b, i]
  5. Demonstrate methods of starting motors utilized in industrial applications. [e]
  6. Identify various types of motor protective devices used in industry. [e]
  7. Analyze ladder diagrams for motor circuits. [a, b]
  8. Diagnose and troubleshoot motors. [a, b, e]
  9. Identify various types of three-phase motor designs and applications. [e]
  10. Demonstrate methods for reversing AC and DC motors. [b, e]
  11. Explain the methods for accelerating and braking motors. [a, b]
  12. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e]
  13. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]
  14. Assess readiness to take the SACA C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1 Certification exam. [h]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Electric motor principles
  • Electric motor applications
  • Installation of electric motors
  • Diagnosis of motor failure
  • Methods for controlling motors
  • Troubleshooting techniques and theory

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

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