MEC 2050 - Motor Controls

Clock Hours: 120

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Electric motor control teaches electric relay control of AC electric motors found in industrial applications. Learners gain understanding of the operation, installation, design, and troubleshooting of AC electric motor control circuits for many common applications. Develops skills in interpreting schematics, system design, motor start / stop circuits, motor sequence control, reversing motor control, and motor jogging, the purpose of GFCI and AFCI and low voltage control. Safety is emphasized throughout, highlighting motor safety, lockout/ tagout and safety interlocks.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

1. Discuss the operations of various types of motors.

2. Explain how a single phase motor produces torque.

3. Discuss the characteristics of a single phase motor induction motor.

4. Explain the operations of a series, shunt, & compound motors.

5. Discuss the info on a motor nameplate.

6. Explain how electricity is distributed.

7. Explain the purpose of GFCI & AFCI.

8. Explain the operations of low voltage control.