Electro-Mechanical Device Syst

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This course provides an overview of the principles and concepts of installation, preventative maintenance and repair of Electro-Mechanical systems found in industrial operations. In this course, students will learn the concepts of mechanical power transmission through the many types of mechanical drive systems in modern machinery. Mechanical power system safety is focused on throughout this course. Topics include machine and electric motor mounting, motor shaft and keyway features, measuring speed, torque, power efficiency, mechanical shaft bearing, coupling, and alignment, as well as v-belt, chain, spur gear, and multiple shaft drives. (Offered in Spring only)