Basics of Motor Theory

DC motors construction, methods of controlling and regulating the speed of series and shunt type motors and reversing will be studied. AC motor construction, methods of starting and running torque of both 1-phase and 3 phase motors will be examined.
Date:
2012
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Other Material Types:
Syllabus
Institution:
Mitchell Technical Institute
Project Name:
South Dakota Green Energy Consortium
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
DC motors, AC motors, series motors, shunt motors, running torque

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Trail King - input into curriculum, on advisory board, hire some graduates, send some employees to these trainings through corporate education
Industry Sector:
Other Services (except Public Administration) -- Repair and Maintenance -- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)

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Instructional Program:
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
30 hrs
Language:
en_US
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation
Quality Rubric:
other
Quality Note:
customized quality rubric designed in conjunction with third party evaluation team
Course Note:
Industrial Controls

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