Motors and Motor Controls

This course provides students with a systems-level overview of electric motors and motor controls and how they are integrated into today’s highly energy efficient HVAC systems. Topics include equipment safety, electrical theory of induction motors, relays, contactors and motor starters. Electrical safety and adherence to the NEC are imbedded in the course topics and lab instruction. Students will learn and practice systematic troubleshooting, problem solving and preventative maintenance. Classroom material is reinforced by lab activities using real world equipment in a lab setting.