Description
Operation of single- and three-phase motors and transformers. Includes transformer banking, power factor correction, and protective devices.
32 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.
At the conclusion of the course a student will be able to: Match the type of single-phase motor with its principles of operation; compare the operating characteristics of the three types of three-phase motors; explain the advantages of Wye and Delta connections in motor and transit applications; size overcurrent, short circuit, and ground fault protective devices; and utilize nameplate information.