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MEC 120 - Motors and Motor Controls

3 Credit(s)
The course provides a general understanding of common types of electric motors, extending from small shaded pole fan motors to large three-phase motors. Topics covered will include motor theory, magnetism and its effect on motor rotation, motor starting components and protective devices for motor circuits. Heat dissipation from the motor, motor slippage, wiring techniques used to obtain different speeds, and the effect of capacitors on a motor circuit will be included.

Students will also learn the operating principles of various types of electric motor operation for both industrial and residential use. Further instruction will be given on: how to safely control, troubleshoot, repair and install motors. And how to use Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) in industry.

Prerequisite(s): Must have equivilant math placement.
Corequisite(s): None
Pre/Corequisite(s): None


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