TAEL-150: DC Motors and Controls

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Tael - Electrical
Course Number
150
Course Title
DC Motors and Controls
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAEL-103 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Introduces the theory of operation for DC motors and generators. Covers DC motor starters and control circuits. Laboratory activities.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. AC and DC Voltage Generation
  2. Series, Shunt, and Compound Generators
  3. DC Generator Laboratory
  4. DC Motor Theory
  5. Series, Shunt, and Compound Motors
  6. DC Motor Lab
  7. DC Motor Starters
  8. Dc Motor Effciency
  9. Relay Controls and Ladder Diagrams
  10. Crane Control Circuits
  11. Solid State Motor Controls
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Explain the theory of operation of DC motors and generators.*
  2. Operate DC motors and generators successfully in the laboratory.
  3. Explain the differences between DC and AC rotating equipment.
  4. Demonstrate the use of relay logic control circuits used to control DC motors.*
  5. Draw relay logic control circuits in the laboratory used to control speed and direction of DC motors.*
  6. Explain the theory of operation of solid state control circuits used to control DC motors.
  7. Operate solid state control circuits used to control DC motors in the laboratory.
  8. List and explain maintenance techniques used with DC machines.*

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Methods for measuring achievement of objectives:

  1. Tests will be given throughout the semester.  Tests scores represent 50% of the course grade.
  2. Laboratory activities and performance exercises will be done where students will demonstrate an understanding of practical applications.  These will make up 25% of the course grade.
  3. A written final exam will be given which will represent 25% of the course grade.       
Texts

Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.

 

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Summer 2014
ILT Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Summer 2014