MECH 2320 Motor Control

Downloads:

MECH 2320 Motor Controls Syllabus Spring 2019

MECH 2320 Lecture Notes 2019 Edition

MECH 2320 Lab Manual- 2nd Edition- 2019

Required Textbook:  Stephen L. Herman,“Understanding Motor Controls”, 3rd edition, Delmar Publishing, 2017

References:

1. Article 430 of the National Electric Code

2. Muhammad Rashid, “Power Electronics”, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall, 2003

3.  Stephen Chapman, “Electric Machinery Fundamentals”, McGraw Hill (any edition) 

Course Objectives:

The main objectives for this course are:

1. To understand the principles of operation of AC and DC motors.

2. To identify common motor control components and their symbols

3. To understand the different speed control methods of DC and AC motors.

4. To understand the different starting and braking methods of DC and AC motors.

5. To understand different basic control, forward-reverse control, and sequencing circuits.

6. To demonstrate the ability to protect electric motors and prevent motor failures.

7. To apply safety rules, procedures, and guidelines while working on motorized systems.

Grading Policy:                                                                

Quizes:                                   25%   (closed book and closed notes)

Mid Term Exam:                     25%   (closed book and closed notes)        

Lab Projects:                           15%   

Homewroks:                           10%                

Final Exam:                             25%   (closed book and closed notes) 

Letter Grade Distribution:

90-100:  A                   80-89: B                      70-79: C               60-69: D                 Less than 60: F       

Course Material and Schedule (Note: This is a tentative schedule):