ELTR 1110 Syllabus
Subject Code
ELTR
Course Number
1110
Course Title
Electric Motors
Prerequisites
Provisional admission
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Fall and Spring
Credit Hours
(3-3-4)
Course Description
This course introduces the fundamental theories and applications of motors. Topics include motor theory and operating principles, motor terminology, motor identification, NEMA standards, motor efficiencies, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and failure analysis, and NEC requirements. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Course Outcomes
Motor Theory/Operating Principles
Order Description
1 Identify basic components of an AC motor.
Motor Terminology
Order Description
1 Identify components of single-phase and three-phase motors.
2 List operating characteristics of single-phase and three-phase motors.
Motor Identification
Order Description
1 Identify five principal types of single-phase motors: shaded pole, split phase, capacitor,
repulsion, and series.
2 Identify induction motor.
3 Connect fields of a three-phase motor for low or high voltage.
NEMA Standards
Order Description
1 Recognize NEMA design motors A-D.
2 Recognize NEMA enclosures.
3 Determine NEMA class for motor insulation in applications for variable temperatures.
Motor Efficiencies
Order Description
1 Calculate motor efficiencies of single-phase and three-phase motors.
Preventive Maintenance
Order Description
1 Plan a preventive maintenance program for AC motors.
2 Apply a preventive maintenance schedule to AC motors.
Troubleshooting/Failure Analysis
Order Description
1 Apply troubleshooting techniques.
2 Analyze performance of AC motors.
3 Determine component failure of AC motors.
4 Discuss thermographic use.
NEC Requirements
Order Description
1 Comply with code requirements on power supplies, grounding, wiring, and interrupting
capabilities.