Standard

 

ELT 111 - Single-Phase and Three-Phase Motors

Course Description

Introduces the fundamental theories and applications of single-phase and three-phase motors. Topics include: motor theory/operating principles, motor terminology, motor identification, NEMA standards, motor efficiencies, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/failure analysis, and NEC requirements.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Motor Theory/Operating Principles

Class

5

Motor Terminology

D. Lab

0

Motor Identification

P. Lab/O.B.I.

1

NEMA Standards

Credit

5

Motor Efficiencies

 

 

Preventive Maintenance

 

 

Troubleshooting/Failure Analysis

 

 

NEC Requirements

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

ELT 109

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

MOTOR THEORY/OPERATING PRINCIPLES

10

0

3

Components

Identify basic components of an AC motor.

 

 

 

MOTOR TERMINOLOGY            

5

0

0

Components

Identify components of single-phase and three-phase motors.

 

 

 

Operating characteristics

List operating characteristics of single-phase and three-phase motors.

 

 

 

MOTOR IDENTIFICATION

5

0

3

Single phase motors

Identify five principal types of single-phase motors: shaded pole, split phase, capacitor, repulsion, and series.

 

 

 

Induction motors

Identify induction motor.

 

 

 

 

Connect fields of a three-phase motor for low or high voltage.

 

 

 

NEMA STANDARDS

5

0

0

Design motors

Recognize NEMA design motors A-D.

 

 

 

NEMA enclosures

Recognize NEMA enclosures.

 

 

 

Motor insulation

Determine NEMA class for motor insulation in applications for variable temperatures.

 

 

 

MOTOR EFFICIENCIES   

5

0

0

Motor efficiencies

Calculate motor efficiencies of single-phase and three-phase motors.

 

 

 

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

5

0

1

Preventive maintenance

Plan a preventive maintenance program for AC motors.

 

 

 

 

Apply a preventive maintenance schedule to AC motors.

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING/FAILURE ANALYSIS    

5

0

2

Troubleshooting techniques

Apply troubleshooting techniques.

 

 

 

 

Analyze performance of AC motors.

 

 

 

 

Determine component failure of AC motors.

 

 

 

Thermographic surveys

Discuss thermographic use.

 

 

 

NEC REQUIREMENTS

10

0

1

Compliance

Comply with Code requirements on power supplies, grounding, wiring, and interrupting capabilities.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Adams, J., & Rockmaker, G. (1985). Industrial electricity: Principles and practices (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

American Productivity & Inventory Control Society. (1987). Maintenance and repair operations reprints. Falls Church, VA: Author.

Baitch, T. (1984). Electrical technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Bloch, H. P., & Geirner, F. K. (1985). Machinery component maintenance and repair. Houston, TX: Gulf Publishing.

Center for Occupational Research & Development Staff. (1985). Preventive maintenance for systems and components. Waco, TX: Author.

Court, M. (1988). Lab manual for first course in electrical technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Hughes, E. (1987). Electrical technology (6th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

International Atomic Energy Agency. (1987). Manual on maintenance of systems and components important to safety. Vienna: Author.

Office of Personnel Management. (1988). Industrial equipment mechanic. Syosset, NY: Natl Learning.

Seidler, M. P. (1986). Sustaining systems: A preventive maintenance program. Fox Lake, IL: Sustaining Systems.

Schram, P. J., & Murray, R. H. (1987). The national electrical code (4th ed.). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association.