Performance-Based Assessments for AC Circuit Competencies

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AC Lab - Induction Motor

In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, build a simple AC permanent capacitor split-phase induction motor and learn the principles of AC induction motor function.

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Wound Rotor Induction Motors

A wound rotor induction motor has a stator like a squirrel cage…

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Other Specialized Motors

Shaded Pole Induction Motor An easy way to provide starting torque to…

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Performance-Based Assessments for AC Circuit Competencies

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What is Alternating Current (AC)?

Most students of electricity begin their study with what is known as…

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Intermediate Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

As an electric current is passed through a coil of wire, it creates a…

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AC Lab - Large Induction Motor

In this hands-on AC electronics experiment, build a large AC permanent capacitor split-phase induction motor and learn the principles of AC induction motor function.

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AC Commutator Motors

Charles Proteus Steinmetz’s first job after arriving in America…

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Reluctance Motor

The variable reluctance motor is based on the principle that an…

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Tesla Polyphase Induction Motors

Most AC motors are induction motors. Induction motors are favored due…

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Synchronous Motors

Single Phase Synchronous Motors Single-phase synchronous motors are…

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What is a Series-Parallel Circuit?

With simple series circuits, all components are connected end-to-end…

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Finite-length Transmission Lines

A transmission line of infinite length is an interesting abstraction,…

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Capacitive Reactance

Don’t just sit there! Build something!! Learning to mathematically…

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Special-purpose Diodes

Schottky diodes Schottky diodes are constructed of a metal-to-N…

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Reluctance Motor

The variable reluctance motor is based on the principle that an…

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Design Project: Intercom System

Design a passive circuit that will create a "split” ( V/-V) power…

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Logarithms

Definition of a Logarithm     “log” denotes a…

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Series Resistor-Inductor Circuits

In the previous section, we explored what would happen in simple…

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Lock-out / Tag-out

In this motor control circuit, how would you ensure that there is no…

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Inductor Commutating Circuits

A popular use of diodes is for the mitigation of inductive…

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Arithmetic with Scientific Notation

The benefits of scientific notation do not end with ease of writing…

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Electromechanical Relay Logic

In ladder logic symbolism, an electromechanical relay coil is shown as…

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Batteries

If I wanted to build a battery-powered electric drill, would it be…

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Radar Maximum Range Calculator

This tool is designed to calculate the maximum distance (range) that a radar can detect

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Edge Coupled Microstrip Impedance Calculator

This tool helps calculate the impedance of an edge-coupled microstrip.

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Capacitors and Calculus

Capacitors do not have a stable “resistance” as conductors…

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Practical considerations - Digital Communication

A principal consideration for industrial control networks, where the…

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Ohm’s Law Practice Worksheet With Answers

Define the following terms: energy, work, and power.

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Optothyristors

Like bipolar transistors, SCRs and TRIACs are also manufactured as…

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Critical Temperatures for Superconductors

Critical temperatures given in Kelvins Material Element/Alloy Critical…

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