MEC 230 - Electric Motor Fundamentals

3 credit hours - Three hours lecture and directed lab weekly; one term.
Learn the fundamentals of AC and DC motor types commonly found in industry along with their related control technologies. Explore specifications, operation, starting, braking, overload protection, basic troubleshooting, and variable frequency drives. Demonstrate comprehension through hands-on labs while exercising proper industry safety procedures. Lab fee $30.

Prerequisite(s): EET 130 or permission of engineering department chair.

Note: Typically offered MC; spring term.

Course Outcomes:

Install and operate DC and AC motors according to manufacturer specifications
Demonstrate proper electric motor safety procedures
Identify and describe common causes for DC and AC motor failures
Apply various control methodologies to DC and AC motors
Perform basic VFD parameter programming to control AC motors