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Compare AC and DC drive installations
Assessment Strategies
by creating a table that compares drive proliferation and applications
given estimated time of 3 hours
Criteria
the table includes a horizontal axis showing different AC and DC drive types
the table includes a vertical axis with a row for current drive proliferation, future drive proliferation, applications, circuitry, misapplications
the table shows each intersection filled in with correct information
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Compare traditional and current methods of motor control
Assessment Strategies
by creating a table that compares traditional and current methods of motor control
given estimated time of 6 hours
Criteria
the table includes a horizontal axis showing different methods of motor control
the table includes a vertical axis with a row for advantages, disadvantages, description of operation, possible future trends
the table shows each intersection filled in with correct information
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Present the fundamentals of various industrial drive systems
Assessment Strategies
by making an electronic presentation that presents the fundamentals of various industrial drive systems
(actual class presentation is optional but creating the presentation is mandatory)
given estimated time of 7 hours
Criteria
CONTENT
presentation includes a clear introduction to types of drive systems
presentation shows how the fundamentals of electricity apply to the various drives
presentation describes the relationship between single and three-phase power, and horsepower and efficiency
presentation explains how mechanical power is converted to electrical power
presentation clearly relates the concepts of ratios and reduction and step up
presentation shows various types of coupling devices
SLIDE SHOW
presentation includes a minimum of 12 slides
presentation includes a variety of text, graphics, clip art, with sounds optional
presentation has a professional look with an overall graphic theme
presentation fonts and transitions are consistent from slide to slide
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Analyze the operational characteristics of single-phase, three-phase, AC, DC, servo, and stepper motors
Assessment Strategies
by creating a drawing with written explanations showing characteristics of single-phase, three-phase, AC, DC, servo, and stepper motors
using references
given estimated time of 6 hours
Criteria
drawing shows construction methods
drawing shows control methods
drawing includes labels to 100% accuracy
written explanation describes the differences between the various motors
written explanation describes the factors affecting motor heating and cooling
written explanation describes operating principles of the various motors
written explanation describes the safety and protection features: overload protection etc.
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Create a construction/operation/troubleshooting matrix for various DC drives
Assessment Strategies
by creating a DC drive matrix
using references
given estimated time of 7 hours
Criteria
the matrix shows the various DC drives down the vertical axis with a row for each drive
the matrix shows these headings on the horizontal axis: construction, operation, common troubleshooting procedures
apprentice has each intersection on the matrix filled in
apprentice has information at each intersection that is 100% accurate
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Create a construction/operation/troubleshooting matrix for various AC drives
Assessment Strategies
by creating an AC drive matrix
using references
given estimated time of 7 hours
Criteria
the matrix shows the various AC drives down the vertical axis with a row for each drive
the matrix shows these headings on the horizontal axis: construction, operation, common troubleshooting procedures
apprentice has each intersection on the matrix filled in
apprentice has information at each intersection that is 100% accurate
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Explain the construction, operation, and performance of a servo drive system and a stepper motor installation
Assessment Strategies
by creating a drawing with written explanations concerning a servo drive system and a stepper motor
using references
given estimated time of 6 hours
Criteria
drawing shows a servo drive system and a stepper motor
drawing labels the parts of the servo drive system and stepper motor
drawing is neat and professional
written explanation describes the construction of the servo drive system and the stepper motor
written explanation describes the operation of the servo drive system and the stepper motor
written explanation describes the performance of the servo drive system and the stepper motor
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Detail the type of drive peripheral equipment, control system and communication device, and physical installation requirements for a specific situation
Assessment Strategies
by detailing equipment requirements for an industrial setting simulated in the classroom or laboratory
given specific situational information provided by the course instructor
given estimated time of 6 hours
Criteria
apprentice details specific wiring and cabling requirements
apprentice details considerations for voltage drop
apprentice details considerations for "electronic noise"
apprentice details grounding requirements
apprentice details methods to suppress electrical disturbances: surges etc.
apprentice details input/output signal requirements
apprentice selects the correct tools and equipment (as appropriate for the simulation)
apprentice selects the correct instruments and materials (as appropriate for the simulation)
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Describe the construction and operation of sensors, controls, and other components used in a closed loop feedback system
Assessment Strategies
by creating a drawing with written explanations describing the closed loop feedback system
using references
given estimated time of 4 hours
Criteria
drawing shows sensors and controls in a closed loop feedback system
drawing shows related components in a closed loop feedback system
drawing labels the parts of these systems accurately
drawing is neat and professional
written explanation describes the construction of the sensors controls and other components in a closed loop feedback system
written explanation describes the operation of the sensors controls and other components in a closed loop feedback system
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Apply troubleshooting principles to power systems and VSD's
Assessment Strategies
by repairing defective power system and VSD
given references used in the field
given estimated time of 4 hours
Criteria
apprentice can locate, or describe exactly how to locate, manufacturer's troubleshooting references for power system and VSD
apprentice gives a clear explanation of how the power system and VSD should be functioning when functioning properly
apprentice lists possible causes for a fault and isolates or shows how they would isolate a fault in the power system and VSD
apprentice explains the appropriate test procedure and completes the actual power system and VSD correction
apprentice provides an accurate description of the repair procedure including references and tools required to correct a defective power system and/or VSD