AET 255   Motor Controls and Variable Frequency Drives* (3 Hours)

Prerequisites : ELTE 110.

This course is an introduction to three-phase plant wiring methods and motor control practices that include practical application and hands-on experience in implementing the NEC requirements. Motor installation and control, conduit bending, and various wiring methods will also be discussed. The student will explore the necessary skills to install motor control systems in an industrial manufacturing facility, meeting the minimum requirements as set forth in the current National Electrical Code (NEC). 2 hrs. lecture/wk. and 3 hrs. lab/wk.