Module 3: Electric Motors
This module will introduce you to the different types and uses of electric motors.
Objectives
By the end of this module you will be able to:
- Test and analyze the characteristics of AC and DC motors (series motor, compound motor, shunt motor, universal motor, induction motor, synchronous motor, and stepper motor).
- Test and analyze the characteristics of armature current, field current, and load characteristics (series generators, shunt generators, separately excited generators, and generator regulators).
- Recognize and analyze the effects of series field troubles on motor current and R.P.M.
Assignments
- Read the section in the textbook on Electric Motors and complete the end of chapter review questions
- Review ELT252 Chapter Review Questions Grading Rubric to understand how you will be graded on the chapter review questions
- Read the Module 3 Lecture Outline on Electric Motors
- Complete the Module 3 Quiz
- Read the Module 3 Practical Exercise and be prepared to complete the assignment in the lab
- Review the Practical Exercise Rubric to understand how you will be graded on the lab exercises
- Read the Constructor 9 Chapter 6 Assignment in the Lab Textbook and be prepared to complete the assignment in the lab
- Review the ELT252 Wiring Lab Rubric to understand how you will be graded on the lab assignment