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.
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- 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.
- Technicians and electricians who install, troubleshoot, and maintain induction motors.
- Manufacturing engineers who work in industries that use induction motors in their processes.
- Students in electrical or mechanical engineering programs who want to learn about induction motors and their applications.
- Professionals in the automotive industry who work with electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles that use induction motors.
- Professionals in the HVAC industry who design or maintain HVAC systems that use induction motors.
- Maintenance and facilities personnel in large buildings who work with equipment that uses induction motors, such as pumps, fans, and compressors.
- Anyone interested in learning about the principles and applications of induction motors, regardless of their professional background.
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Induction Motor Basics Course Overview1 lessons00:01:43Course Overview00:01:43
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Introduction3 lessons00:07:41Welcome00:01:22History00:03:10Why Electric Motors?00:03:09
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Motor Theory9 lessons00:48:57Voltage, Current and Resistance00:09:11Note On Coulombs00:00:25Magnets and Magnetism00:04:05Electromagnetism00:06:13Electrical Current00:04:31Faraday's Law00:05:20Faraday's Law Part 200:08:59Frequency00:03:01Lenz's Law00:07:12
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Motor Parts9 lessons01:07:34Induction Motors Parts00:06:16Rotor00:07:28Stator00:13:56Bearings00:11:59Motor Frame00:07:28Lifting Eye00:01:53Terminal Box00:04:52Nameplate00:08:16Maintenance00:05:26
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Final Thoughts2 lessons00:01:13Final Thoughts00:01:13Final Quiz27 Quiz
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Course Duration2 hours
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Course LevelIntermediate
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