Module 11A: Direct Current Motors (Optional)
Suggested time: 5 - 15 hours
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Module 10
Foundational Objectives
Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives
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SHUNT MOTORS | |
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11.1 To understand the basic operation of a shunt motor. |
Students should examine a shunt motor and observe how it works.
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11.2 To explain the effect of flux and armature current on torque. (NUM) |
Students may experiment with a shunt motor.
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11.3 To explain the effect and causes of counter Electro-Motive Force (EMF). (CCT)
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11.4 To explain the factors that determine the direction of rotation of a shunt motor. |
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| 11.5 To list several applications of a shunt motor. (COM)
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Through discussions, have students determine places where a shunt motor could be used. |
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SERIES MOTORS | |
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11.6 To explain the operation of a series motor. |
Have students examine a series motor and observe how it works.
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11.7 To explain the factors that affect the direction of rotation of a series motor. |
Students may experiment or test a series motor. (TL)
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11.8 To list several applications of a series motor. (COM) |
Through discussion, students determine places where a series motor could be used. |
Module 11B: Direct Current Motors (Optional)
Suggested time:
5 - 15 hoursLevel: Advanced
Prerequisite: Module 10
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Learning Objectives |
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COMPOUND MOTOR | |
| 10.9 To explain the operation of and connections for a compound motor. (COM) |
Have students examine a compound motor and observe how it works. |
| 10.10 To list several applications for a compound motor. (CCT) |
Through discussion, have students determine places where a compound motor could be used. |
| 10.11 To compare the operation of three types of motors. |
Students may describe characteristics of the three types of DC motors: shunt, series and compound. |