HAC 2020 - HVACR Electrical Motors

Clock Hours: 142

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course provides the student a basic knowledge of the applications and service of electrical motors used in the HVACR field.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Safety
1. Demonstrate an understanding of HVAC related safety issues
2. Demonstrate proper safety procedures when working on motors and other rotating devices.
Motor Basics
1. Explain basic motor operation/ theory
2. Identify basic types of electrically powered motors.
3. Discuss the starting devices/methods used for starting single phase motors
4. Explain three-phase motor operation.
5. Explain ECM motor theory / operation.
6. Explain motor data plate information.
7. Discuss motor applications and uses.
8. Describe proper motor installation/wiring
Motor protection and troubleshooting
1. Discuss proper lock out procedures including stored energy.
2. Identify basic types of protection for electrical powered motors.
3. Discuss proper wiring and protection techniques for all types of motor applications.
4. Discuss why motors fail
5. Describe proper troubleshooting techniques
6. Discuss motor replacement.