Introduces industrial motors including the most common types of AC and DC motors. The potential dangers of Industrial motors are explored and the application and safety standards related to electric motors are reviewed and implemented. Labs include motor load and efficiency testing utilizing digital power, speed and torque measurement devices.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ELECFOUN 10660124 - Industrial Electronics Tech 2, ELECTROM 10620172 - Industry Workplace Safety] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automation Systems Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Automation, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician, Intro to Electrical Technology]

Notes

This course is offered as self-paced learning. Lectures will be offered online. Projects will be completed in the AME lab at the Wausau Campus Room I104. This lab is open Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00am-4:00PM, Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm. For questions, contact Steve Wittenberg, academic advisor.

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