ELECT 218 - AC/DC Motors

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of motors used in industry. Principles and theories of magnetic fields and mechanical rotation will be covered. Basic through complex theories of rotor phase angles and effects on torque will be discussed. Magnetic and inductive theories, characteristics of various types of motors and speed control used in DC and AC type motors will be studied.

Prerequisites: ELECT 138
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Students who already have this knowledge may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits

Course Competencies

Classify various styles of motors.
Utilize various acronyms and terms used with motors.
Apply electrical formulas to motor operations.
Explain field polarities and the density of magnetic fields.
Explain counter electro motive force and how a magnetic induces voltage.
Explain troubleshooting a motor system using diagnostic tools.
Identify problems associated with motors.
Explain the basic operations and circuit requirements of controlling both AC and DC motors.
Identify sensor operations.