Electric Motors Unit 13 This is session 18 in curriculum manual
Session Learning Objectives & Agenda TLW be able to describe: AC vs. DC – what’s the difference? When do you use which one? Use of AC motors in industry Parts and components of motors and their P&ID symbols How motors work Hazards and mitigations Monitoring and maintenance
AC versus DC AC DC Can reverse polarity Can reverse direction Voltage remains constant Current flows in one direction
Uses of Electrical Motors Driver Used with pumps compressors mixers fans
Operations of an AC Motor
AC Motor
Components of Electric Motors Frame Shroud Stator Rotor Fan Others
Electric Motor Hazards & Mitigations Individual Equipment Production Environment
Monitoring and Maintenance Look Listen Touch
Electric Motor Symbols Refer to P&ID diagram
Independent Practice Complete electric motors worksheet Homework - Electricity