May 03, 2024  
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ELT 3050 - Relays and Motors, Generators & Transformers



Clock Hours: 120

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Relays, motors, transformers and generators are important elements in an industrial environment.
These elements control vital systems throughout the manufacturing process. In this course students will be familiar with various types of these components and understand their operation.

Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to:

  1. Discuss general AC generator theory.
  2. Describe generator construction.
  3. Describe generator characteristics
  4. Describe the purpose of transformers.
  5. Identify transformer schematic symbols and the reference designation.
  6. Describe transformer operating characteristics.
  7. Calculate turn ratio.
  8. Calculate secondary voltage, current, and power
  9. Calculate primary current and power.
  10. Measure primary voltage of a transformer.
  11. Measure secondary voltage of a transformer.
  12. Determine step up or step down transformer action.
  13. Describe typical faults in transformer circuits.
  14. Describe transformer troubleshooting procedures.
  15. Recognize that a transformer is faulted.
  16. Observe the effects of an open and shorted secondary in a transformer circuit