Electric Motors Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

IEIR-1306-002 Electric Motors

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: IEIR 1312 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

Fundamentals of single phase and three phase alternating current motors and direct current motors including operating principles, characteristics, application, selection, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
Author(s): Young/Glover
Published by Sequoia
ISBN #1-885071-29-9
 
ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS & ROTATING MACHINES 4th Edition
Author: Stephen L. Herman
Published by Delmar
ISBN #1-111-03913-5 
 

 

Supplies

 

Tool Box/Bag

Side Cutter Pliers

Screw Driver Assortment
            1/8” – 3/8” Straight Blade
            #0 - #2 Phillips Tip
Utility Knife
Wire Strippers

Volt – OHM Meter

Goggles or Safety Glasses

Three-ring Binder

 
 
*Handles and shanks should be insulated when possible
Substitutions and combinations of items are up to individuals
All tools should be marked for identification!
 

Student Performance

 

Electric Motors

  1. Troubleshoot single-phase and three-phase motors.
  2. Check internal motor protection devices.
  3. Check motor starting devices.
  4. Disassemble, reassemble, and operate various types of motors.
  5. Explain the operation of an induction motor.
  6. Explain squirrel cage design.
  7. Perform motor test utilizing ohm meter.
  8. Perform motor test utilizing megger.
  9. Diagnose motor problems.
  10. Determine motor application and performance.

 

The student will be able to troubleshoot single-phase and three-phase motors, manual motor starters and internal motor protection divices.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

 

Shop Policy

Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area. Always perform proper Lock-out / Tag-out.
 
Tools, Equipment, and Clothing
Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Tools and equipment specified for this class are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
 
Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs or tobacco allowed!
 
See Additional Information below for more details.
 

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            Amarillo College has the responsibility to provide you with the education, training and “hands on” practice to become a professional in your chosen field. The instruction, equipment, facilities and apparatus are provided for your use. Studying, practicing and learning are required by you.

            As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner. The following rules and guidelines are to be followed by everyone.

 

Attendance:

 

            Unless it is an emergency, it is highly recommended that you do not miss class. Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of the student. Class begins at the scheduled time. If you are not in your seat in class or at the designated location during laboratory exercises, you will be counted as tardy. The student will be required to show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during their absence. Check syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.

 

Professional Attire:

 

            Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt to both class and lab. Shirts must be ordered through your advisor during the registration period. It is recommended that each student purchase one shirt for every class in which they are registered.

 

Pants will be:

 

• clean and well maintained

• no large rips or tears

• held at the waist (i.e no sagging)

• blue jeans or long pants (no sweats/exercise pants)

• have no hanging chains/loose strings (safety issue)

 

            You are expected to reflect the dignity, pride and respectfulness of an industry professional. As a representative of Amarillo College’s Technical Education Program you shall wear your AC logo shirt while in the classroom and on the training field or in the laboratory.

 

            There will be no caps, hats, bandanas, beanies, or hoods allowed to be worn in the classroom. Lab attire will be determined by your instructor. Please check your syllabus. Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when indicated by the instructor in charge during any training, field, or laboratory exercises. It is your responsibility to keep your equipment clean and in good shape.

 

Required professional attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.
 
Tools / Equipment / Books / Supplies / PPE:

 

            You must show up to class with the required list of tools/equipment/books/supplies/PPE listed on your syllabus in order to be allowed to participate and earn credit for the day.

 

 

Conduct:

 

            Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere in the training field/laboratory environment as well as in the classroom, any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in order to support the learning environment.

There shall be no smoking except in designated areas and during designated breaks. Students shall refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language. There is to be no horseplay, fighting, harassment or misconduct by anyone. Any student who uses, has in their possession, or is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus or at the training field will immediately be turned over to the campus police for appropriate action. This will be a ZERO tolerance policy with immediate steps taken toward withdrawal from Amarillo College.

            Anyone who is caught cheating on an exam or quiz will immediately be excused from class and not allowed to return. This is an Amarillo College rule and will be strictly enforced. This applies to plagiarism as well.

 

Electronic Devices:

 

            All electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during class and on the laboratory/training field. All visual slides and materials are the property of the instructor and may be copyright protected, hence no photocopy is allowed. See the syllabus for your instructor’s policy on this matter.

 

Grievances:

 

            Any student who feels that there is a conflict with a course instructor should first make every effort to resolve that matter with the instructor. If you are unable to resolve differences then you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the instructor or the course coordinator.

 

NOTE: Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional                
             Conduct is mandatory for class participation.

Grading Criteria

 

Course Evaluations:
Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task shall be rated until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period.
 
Final (Overall) Grade Policy:

The final overall grade will be computed using the following relevant components:

  

 
 
Attendance/Participation
10%
   
Lab
40%
   
Assignments
30%
   
Final Exam
20%
   
 
 
   
 
90 – 100 = A
80 -   89 = B
70 -   80  = C
60 -   70 = D
    0 -   59 = F
 
Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. Lab activities will continue on schedule. Individuals will not receive credit for making up activities and there will not be special lab sessions. Some work can be caught up during regular lab times. Missing lab activities may prevent individuals from performing advanced lab exercises for safety and expense reasons.
 

Your attendance grade is determined as follows;

On time and ready for class = 100

Unexcused Tardy, 50 points off for that class = 50

Unexcused Early Departure, 50 points off for that class = 50

Unexcused Tardy AND Unexcused Early Departure, 100 points off for that class = 0

Absent  = 0 points

Excused Absent = no grade assigned for the day

 

See Additional Information below for more details. 
 

 

 

 

Attendance

 

Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Student is responsible for clocking-in and clocking-out with the provided system, just as they would at work. Failure to clock-in or clock-out will result in loss of points for that session. The Instructor will adjust system for classes that vary from schedule. All attendance points will come from time sheet. Tampering with the time system will result in the loss of all attendance points for that student. Attendance to the end of the last hour block or until instructor releases class is required in order to receive any of the points. Failure to bring required equipment will result in a loss of all points for the class period.
 
See Additional Information below for more details.

Calendar

Day 1

Discuss Syllabus.  Introduce textbook and its application.  Review different types of A/C, D/C, single-phase and three-phase motors.

Day 2

Examine internal motor protection devices.

Day 3

Select proper wire sizes for motors and discuss motor starting devices.

Day 4

Discuss and understand proper motors for different applications.

Day 5

Work on and operate shaded pole motors.

Day 6

Work on and operate CS, CR and CSCR motors.

Day 7

Work on and operate permanent split capacitor motors. Work on and operate split-phase and three-phase motors.

Day 8

Mid-term Exam. No excused abscenses and no make up exams.

Day 9

Work on and operate universal motors.

Day 10

Discuss and determine correct heater sizes, breaker/fuse sizes, and starter sizes according to horse power, voltage, and current ratings.

Day 11

Discuss and understand operations of induction motors and the squirrel cage design.

Day 12

Perform motor tests utilizing ohm meter and megger.

Day 13

Discuss and diagnose motor problems.

Day 14

Discuss and determine differences in motor frame sizes, motor applications and performance.

Day 15

Performance test. Final review.

Day 16

Final Exam. No excused abscenses and no make up exams.

Additional Information

Student Conduct/Class Rules

All rules and regulations are applied evenly and fairly.

     Attendance

  1. There are 16 scheduled sessions. Attendance will be taken every day.
  2. Mid-term and Final exam are mandatory in order to receive credit for the class
  3. Tardiness will result in loss of attendance points for any session.
  4. You are responsible for acquiring notes and homework assignments from fellow students when you are absent.
  5. Home work is due at the first of the following session after it has been assigned. If you are absent when the assignment was made, it is still due at the following session.
  6. Failure to turn in homework on time will result in a 20pt reduction on the homework when turned in at the following session. A paper that is two sessions late will receive a grade of 0.
  7. There are no mid-term or final exam make up tests.   

 Important dates for the semester:

Last day to withdraw from 1st 8-week classes is October 5, 2021

Final Exam -  October 13, 2021

Syllabus Created on:

10/13/21 2:05 PM

Last Edited on:

10/13/21 2:05 PM