Motors and Motor Controls

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the various types of direct current and alternating current motors as well as single and polyphase motors. The course will also demonstrate various types of motor controls such as relay logic, use of sensors and variable speed control schemes. The student will learn to take voltage, current and resistance measurements to troubleshoot motors and control circuits. Students will learn to use and interpret schematics, drawings, and diagrams to troubleshoot circuits and or design and construct motor control circuits.