MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

UTICA AND ROME, NEW YORK

Physical Sciences, Engineering, Applied Technology

COURSE OUTLINE

MOTORS AND CONTROLS

ET285

REVIEWED AND FOUND ACCEPTABLE BY GLENN BALLARD- 3/17

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

ET285 Motors and Controls C-3, P-2, CR-4

This course introduces the theory, operation, applications, adjustment, and control of AC/DC motors using single & three phase electrical power. It covers a variety of discrete devices, transformers, DC and AC motors, AC motor frequency drives, industrial networking, and motion control using PLCs. The components and characteristics of control systems are studied.

Prerequisite: ET152 Circuits 2

MATERIALS:

TEXT: Electric Machines ISBN #9780130612106, by Hubert

Student learning outcomes:

Upon the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:

·  Analyze motor action and perform numerous characteristic calculations involving them (b)

·  Design, analyze and troubleshoot electrical motor control circuits using discrete devices (c).

·  Develop electrical motor theories and apply them in a laboratory environment.

·  Use AC & DC motor drives to control and manipulate motor functions (e).

·  Analyze the use of PLCs for motor control applications.

·  Analyze servo motor control technologies and applications.

() – References ETAC of ABET Program Outcome

Major Topics:

·  Three Phase Induction Motors

·  Transformers & Connections

·  Magnetics

·  Motor Classifications

·  Single Phase Induction Motors

·  Specialty Motors

·  Synchronous Motors

·  Synchronous Generators

·  Direct Current Machines

·  Discrete Motor Control Circuits

·  Industrial networking

·  AC Drives

·  PLC’s and Motors

Lab Topics:

·  Lab Orientation and Safety

·  Transformers and Three Phase Power

·  Ladder Diagrams

·  Latch Circuits

·  Basic Motor Control Circuits

·  Motor protection

·  Soft Starts

·  Frequency Drive Local Operation

·  Frequency Drive Remote Operation

·  Single Phase and D.C. Motors

·  Introduction to PLCs

·  PLC Basic Relay Instructions

·  PLC Timer Instructions

·  PLC Counter Instructions

COURSE NAME:___ET285 Motors and Controls______

DATE FACULTY NAME CHANGE INPUT MEASUREMENT ASSESSMENT ACTION

10/7/2014 / R.C. Decker / Reformatted and included new text per W. Judycki / Old Textbook out of Print / First Offering Spring, 2016
1/26/2015 / R.C. Decker / Added references to ETAC of ABET Program Outcomes
11/11/2015 / R.C.Decker/G. Ballard / Revised Learning outcomes for 64 credit / Course Revision to 4 credit hours / First offering Spring, 2016