Collect information from motor nameplates to determine voltage and current requirements.
Summarize National Electrical Code (NEC) installation and motor protection requirements for electrically controlled motors.
Calculate synchronous speed for various frequencies.
Calculate conductor ampacities for a motor control center.
Differentiate between overcurrent and overload.
Size equipment grounding conductors to protect motors, starters, and related equipment.
Examples: fuses, grounding connectors, breakers
Install capacitors for power factor correction.
Examples: soft motor starts, stable run speeds, power fluctuation
Identify electromechanical relays and magnetic contactors and explain their functions.
Select magnetic contactors and motor starters for given scenarios according to specifications in NEMA and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) codes.
Locate control transformers, switches, sensors, and pilot lights, and explain their functions in a motor.
Select motor enclosures and installation diagrams for given scenarios and justify the choices.
Connect motor controllers for given scenarios.
Example: Make all connections for a magnetic motor controller, pushbutton stations, and computer control.
Describe the common causes and characteristics of motor failure.
Summarize basic maintenance requirements for electric motors, indicating what tools are used for each task.
Perform motor insulation testing.
Align and adjust electric motors and output shafts.
Explain and demonstrate motor startup procedures.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Identify the types, uses, and properties of copper tubing and fittings.
Examples: soft and hard type L, K, M, and DMV (used strictly above ground)
Use copper tubing cutters of various sizes.
Examples: half-inch, three-quarter inch, one-inch
Use copper tubing deburring tools and explain why deburring is necessary.
Use a bending spring to bend copper tubing.
Describe the methods used to install and test copper tubing.
Examples: sweating copper (soldering), liquid pressure test
Describe the types, uses, and properties of cast iron pipe.
Measure, cut, and join cast iron pipes.
Describe methods used to install and test cast iron pipe.
Examples: hub and spigot, no hub
Describe the types, uses, and properties of steel pipe.
Examples: black steel pipe (gas and compressed air), galvanized pipe (venting applications)
Describe methods for measuring, cutting, and joining steel pipe.
Describe methods used to install and test steel pipe.
Examples: threaded, welded, air or fluid under pressure
Explain the properties and uses of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST).
Describe methods of supporting various types of pipes in horizontal and vertical positions.
