CONE 1110

AC/DC Motors/Generators

Credits: 4

Description: This course provides a fundamental understanding of AC and DC motor generator theory and basic skills. This course includes types, construction, operation, installation, and maintenance of AC and DC motors and generators. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 2/2/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
2. Demonstrate career/computation skills.

Competencies

1. Demonstrate basic safety procedures designed to protect the learners, components, and equipment.
2. Identify types of single phase motors and their operation.
3. Connect single phase motors and make observations.
4. Identify types of three phase motors and their operation.
5. Connect three phase motors and make observations.
6. Describe the principles of three phase generation.
7. Use the National Electric Code to determine installation and equipment requirements.
8. Use the information found on the motor nameplate.
9. Analyze three phase power circuits.
10. Describe how electromagnetism and induction are used to rotate a motor.
11. Describe the constrution and operation of an AC Alternator.
12. Analyze the operation of DC generators and motors.
13. Identify types of multispeed motors and their operation.
14. Analyze motor installation and maintenance.

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with Learning Services Director in Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.