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Module 11A: Direct Current Motors (Optional)

Suggested time: 5 - 15 hours

Level: Advanced

Prerequisite: Module 10

Foundational Objectives

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

Learning Objectives

Notes

SHUNT MOTORS

11.1 To understand the basic operation of a shunt motor.

Students should examine a shunt motor and observe how it works.

 

11.2 To explain the effect of flux and armature current on torque. (NUM)

Students may experiment with a shunt motor.

 

11.3 To explain the effect and causes of counter Electro-Motive Force (EMF). (CCT)

 

 

11.4 To explain the factors that determine the direction of rotation of a shunt motor.

 
11.5 To list several applications of a shunt motor. (COM)

 

Through discussions, have students determine places where a shunt motor could be used.

SERIES MOTORS

11.6 To explain the operation of a series motor.

Have students examine a series motor and observe how it works.

 

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)

 

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 hours

Level: Advanced

Prerequisite: Module 10

Learning Objectives

Notes

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.

 

 




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