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2021-2022 Catalog Archived

EEM 221 - DC/AC Drives

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course covers the principles of operation and application of DC drives and AC drives.
Prerequisite(s): Take EEM 201  and EEM 211 . 
Course Topics:
 

  • AC & DC drive characteristics
  • Analyze various Drive schematics
  • Test Drive circuits
  • Identify factors that contribute to drive failure
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
CAMIT Basic Toolkit which is normally purchased for EEM 117 .
Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify and demonstrate proper electrical and mechanical safety precautions and procedures while work on and troubleshooting drives.
  2. For DC and AC Motors, measure and calcuate Powerin, Powerout, Horsepower, and Efficiency using Torque, Input Current and Voltage.
  3. Identify the major functional blocks of DC Drives and describe the basic operation of DC Drives from input power to controlling/powering a DC Drive.
  4. Identify the major functional blocks of AC Drives, describe the basic operation of AC Drives from input power to controlling/powering an AC Drive, and demonstrate AC Drive operation in the lab.
  5. Identify the primary operating characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of Servo Motors, Stepper Motors, and Linear Drives.
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  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams
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  • Academic Integrity
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  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy



Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022