409-10 - Maintenance of Direct Current Motors and Generators
Learning objectives
- Identify the windings and connections of a DC generator using generator drawings
- Identify the windings and connections of a DC motor using motor drawings
- Explain some problems commonly found with brushes and commutators
- Describe the basics of commutator and brush maintenance for DC generators and motors
- Identify items to be checked as part of regular maintenance and inspections
Course overview
A DC generator requires a magnetic field, a conductor, and motion to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. Similarly, a DC motor needs those same components to convert electrical energy to useable mechanical energy. If any item fails, there is no voltage output from the generator or mechanical output from the motor. That means it's important to identify and maintain generator and motor components, helping them function according to their design and provide dependable electrical or mechanical output. The Maintenance of Direct Current Motors and Generators training course describes basic components. It explains how to conduct basic maintenance and inspections. Maintenance of Direct Current Motors and Generators is part of the Industrial Motors training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
