ISMT 160 Electric Motors, Generators, and Controls
Students will explore the basic principles of electric motor and generator control (both manual and magnetic), principles of ladder logic, standard control circuits such as start/stop and forward/reverse, as well as troubleshooting techniques. topics will include an introduction to electric motor control, manual motor control and overload protection, control transformers, control ladder logic, control relays and motor starters, introduction to troubleshooting, systems troubleshooting, reversing motor control, automatic input devices, and basic timer control: on-delay and off-delay.
Prerequisite
Instructor Permission
ISMT 160Electric Motors, Generators, and Controls
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I. General Information
Department
Trade & Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Prerequisite Narrative
Instructor Permission
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Students will explore the basic principles of electric motor and generator control (both manual and magnetic), principles of ladder logic, standard control circuits such as start/stop and forward/reverse, as well as troubleshooting techniques. topics will include an introduction to electric motor control, manual motor control and overload protection, control transformers, control ladder logic, control relays and motor starters, introduction to troubleshooting, systems troubleshooting, reversing motor control, automatic input devices, and basic timer control: on-delay and off-delay.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Practice the repair of electric motors, and appraise various fault conditions
- Perform experiments on various electric motors
- Identify various motor control devices
- Identify single phase motors, 3 phase motors and DC motors
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies