Induction Motor Basics
If you're interested in delving into the fascinating world of electric motors, there's no better place to start than by learning about the induction motor. It is not only the most common type of electric motor, but also one of the most versatile and widely used electric machines in the modern world.
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What is the most common electric motor type in the world?
The 3-phase induction motor! It’s used in many machines ranging from washing machines to large power station cooling pumps.
But why? What makes this type of motor so robust and suitable for such a wide range of applications? In this course, you will get the answers to all of these questions and many more!
This course is designed to help you build your electrical engineering knowledge from the ground up and within a short period of time. Even if you have been working within the engineering industry for a while, this course will act as a nice refresher.
Enjoy!
- Understand the historical development of the induction motor.
- Define the fundamental electrical concepts of voltage, current, resistance, and frequency.
- Differentiate between single-phase and three-phase power.
- Explain the basics of magnets, magnetism, and electromagnetism.
- Explain Lenz's law and its significance in the operation and performance of electric motors.
- Understand how to read a motor nameplate and interpret its important information.
- Explain the reasons for the widespread use of electric motors.
- Understand the principles of electromagnetic induction and the construction of induction motors.
- Define Coulombs' significance in electrical engineering.
- Describe Faraday's law and its importance in electrical engineering.
- Identify and describe the different parts of an induction motor, including the rotor, stator, bearings, terminal box, and frame.
- Electrical engineers who design, operate or maintain electric motors.
- Mechanical engineers who work with electric motors or machinery that use electric motors.
- Professionals in the HVAC industry who design or maintain HVAC systems that use induction motors.
2 hours
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Course Overview1 lesson
00:01:43
Course Overview
00:01:43
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Introduction3 lessons
00:07:41
Welcome
00:01:22
History
00:03:10
Why Electric Motors?
00:03:09
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Motor Theory9 lessons
00:48:57
Voltage, Current and Resistance
00:09:11
Note On Coulombs
00:00:25
Magnets and Magnetism
00:04:05
Electromagnetism
00:06:13
Electrical Current
00:04:31
Faraday's Law
00:05:20
Faraday's Law Part 2
00:08:59
Frequency
00:03:01
Lenz's Law
00:07:12
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Motor Parts9 lessons
01:07:34
Induction Motors Parts
00:06:16
Rotor
00:07:28
Stator
00:13:56
Bearings
00:11:59
Motor Frame
00:07:28
Lifting Eye
00:01:53
Terminal Box
00:04:52
Nameplate
00:08:16
Maintenance
00:05:26
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Final Thoughts2 lessons
00:01:13
Final Thoughts
00:01:13
Final Quiz
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