Math-in- Industrial Technology Lesson Plan: Electric Motors Lesson Title: Motor Torque Author: Thomas E.

Box Phone Number: (219) 980-7706 E-mail address: tbox@ivytech.edu Technical field concepts: Electric motor full-load torque. Math Concepts: Multiplying and dividing real numbers Lesson Objective: Given the horsepower (HP) and speed (RPM) of an electric motor, students will be able to calculate the full-load torque produced by the motor. Supplies Needed: Assigned textbook, electric motors, sample motor nameplates, whiteboard with markers

The 7 Elements 1. Introduce the lesson. As you recall we discussed torque as a force that produces rotation. In our study of electric motors we discovered that the motor consists of two primary parts the stator and the rotor. As its name implies the rotor is the rotating part of the electric motor and is connected to the shaft. Motor torque is the force that produces rotation of the motor shaft. The motor shaft is connected to the motor load pump, fan, pulley, etc. to transfer the rotating mechanical energy to the load. Often it is necessary to know the full-load torque of a motor to ensure the proper selection of motor to motor load. The full-load torque of an electric motor can be easily calculated if the HP (horsepower) and the motor speed (RPM) are known. As previously discussed National Electric Codes (NEC) require that all electric motors have a nameplate affixed to the frame which

Teacher Notes (and answer key)

Show the rotating shaft on a motor. Demonstrate how the shaft turns. (Reminder: torque is rotating or twisting force.)

lists the motor specifications. The motor HP and speed (RPM) can be found on the motor nameplate.

2. Assess students math awareness as it relates to the lesson. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Work through the math example embedded in the lesson. Work through related, contextual math examples. Work through traditional math examples Students demonstrate their understanding. Formal assessment.

Pass out sample nameplates and identify where the HP and speed are listed. Write down the HP and speed (RPM) listed on the nameplate samples. (Values will be used later.) Review: Symbols for the mathematical function of multiplication and division. Compute the torque