This Unit has been designed to give candidates a fundamental knowledge and understanding of a range of electrical motors and transformers.

In particular, candidates will study the constructional features, principle of operation, performance characteristics and applications of dc motors, single phase motors, three phase motors, synchronous generators and motors and different types of transformers.

The Unit acts as a good foundation unit for more in depth studies in specialist areas of electrical motors and transformers.

On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to:

1. Examine electromagnetic field concepts and circuits.
2. Analyse the construction, operation and characteristics of d.c. motors.
3. Analyse the construction, operation and characteristics of single-phase motors.
4. Describe the construction and operation of a range of transformers.
5. Analyse the construction, operation and characteristics of three-phase induction motors.
6. Analyse the construction, operation and characteristics of synchronous generators and motors.