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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA

TEACHING OUTLINE
CONFIDENTIAL

PROGRAMME

MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE

AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

MODUL CODE

MPP 301

MODULE TITLE

ELECTRIC MOTOR AND MOTOR CONTROL

LEVEL

2 SEMESTER 3

CREDIT UNIT

3.0

CONTACT HOUR

THEORY 1.0 HOURS / WEEK

PRACTICAL 4.0 HOURS / WEEK

PREREQUISITE

NO. OF COMPETENCY

9 COMPETENCIES

MODULE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Basic electricity for refrigeration and air-conditioning

Magnetic fundamental
Diagnose the electrical system - Direct On Line ( DOL ) starter
Diagnose the electrical system - sequence motor control
Diagnose the electrical system - star delta
Diagnose the electrical system - auto transformer starter
Check the load consumption
Check & service single phase electrical motor
Check & service three phase electrical motor

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MODULE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed as an introduction in fundamantals of electricity and electronics used
in refrigeration and air conditioning field , basic of electric , ohms law, magnetic
fundamental, computers in refrigeration controls, components of an electrical circuit,
electrical symbols, single phase and three phase electric motor, types of electrics motor,
servicing electric motor and motor controls used in RAC systems.

COMPETENCY 1

BASIC ELECTRICITY FOR

REFRIGERATION AND AIRCONDITIONING

CONTENT STANDARD
1. BASIC ELECTRICITY FOR REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING
LEARNING STANDARD
1. Define the term electricity and electronics
2. Distinguish between types of electricity static and current.
3. Explain the difference between direct and alternating current.
4. Explain electricity supply system.
5. Explain the difference between parallel circuits and series circuits.
6. Describe the basic theory of electric motors and related devices.
7. Use various electrical formulas to solve problems
8. Explain the use of computers in refrigeration controls.
9. Identify the electrical symbols
10. Follow approved safe procedures.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

explain the term electricity and electronics according to IEE regulation.

explain how to generate static electricity according to proper procedure.
explain how to generate current electricity according to proper procedure.
describe the definition of direct current according to electrical standard.
describe the definition of alternating current according to electrical standard.
discuss alternating current single phase and three phase supplied by TNB.
state voltage and frequency supply by TNB .
identify live wire, neutral wire and earth according to color-coded in electrical supply
system.
9. describe the definition and uses series circuits according to electric standard.
10. describe the definition and uses parallel circuits according to electric standard.
11. describe the definition and uses series- parallel circuits according to electric
standard.
12. Use Ohms Law to solve series-parallel circuit explain various types of electrical
measuring instruments

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13. use various types of electrical measuring instruments to check series-parallel

circuit according to proper procedure.
14. explain the basic theory of electric motors and related device according to electric
standard.
15. calculate by use various electrical formulas to solve problems in electric according
to electric theory.
16. use of computers in refrigeration and air-conditioning industry control accordingly
latest technology
17. list the electrical symbols correctly use in RAC industry.
18. obey safety procedures in handling electrical equipment accordingly to safety and
health regulation.
SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1.

MEMBERI CADANGAN AKTIVITI KERJA AMALI YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN

KEPERLUAN CONTENT DAN LEARNING STANDARD.

CONTOH
SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION
1. ITEM PENTAKSIRAN DIBINA BERDASARKAN GARIS PANDUAN INSTRUMEN
PENTAKSIRAN YANG AKAN DITENTUKAN OLEH LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN

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COMPETENCY 2

MAGNETIC FUNDAMENTAL

CONTENT STANDARD
MAGNETIC FUNDAMENTAL
LEARNING STANDARD
1. describe the magnetic flux
2. describe the electromagnet
3. discuss the operating principles of electric motors .
TEACHING STRATEGIES
1.
2.
3.
4.

explain the definition of magnetic flux according to electric standard.

explain how the electromagnetic generated correctly .
identify the polarity of the electromagnet using a Cork Screw Rule.
specify the use of electromagnet in electric motor.

5. justify the electrical components in RAC field using electromagnet principles.

6. various types of single phase motor use in RAC are identified :
7. Split-phase motor
8. Capacitor start induction run motor
9. Capacitor start capacitor run motor
10. Permanent split capacitor motor
11. shaded pole motor
12. name the parts of the electric motor construction.
13. functions of electric motors parts are explain correctly.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

2.

MEMBERI CADANGAN AKTIVITI KERJA AMALI YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN

KEPERLUAN CONTENT DAN LEARNING STANDARD.

CONTOH

Menerangkan kedudukan pendesak (turbocharger) pada enjin sebenar berpandukan

sevis manual pengeluar.
Menerangkan kegunaan waste gate pendesak berpandukan sevis manual
pengeluar.
Menerangkan kendalian pendesak (turbocharger)
Mengenalpasti komponen-komponen pendesak (turbocharger).

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SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

3. ITEM PENTAKSIRAN DIBINA BERDASARKAN GARIS PANDUAN INSTRUMEN
PENTAKSIRAN YANG AKAN DITENTUKAN OLEH LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN

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COMPETENCY 3

DIAGNOSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIRECT ON LINE STARTER( DOL )

CONTENT STANDARD
DIAGNOSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIRECT ON LINE STARTER ( DOL )
LEARNING STANDARD
1. service the components
2. check all electrical wiring
3. Identify defective components or cables
4. Repair all defective components or cables
TEACHING STRATEGIES
1. switch off the system according to correct procedure.
2. clean electrical components according to proper procedure.
3. perform testing components according to proper method.
4. perform checking components according to proper method.
5. Interpret DOL wiring circuits according to blueprint.
6. wire DOL control circuit according to blue print.
7. wire DOL main circuit according to blue print.
8. defective components or cables are identified according to proper procedure.
9. Identify all defective components or cables according to procedure.
10. Replace all defective components according to proper procedure

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

1. MEMBERI CADANGAN AKTIVITI KERJA AMALI YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN
KEPERLUAN CONTENT DAN LEARNING STANDARD.
CONTOH

Mengenalpasti tekanan supercharger boost berpandukan sevis manual pengeluar.

Mengambil bacaan vacuum / pressure gauge.
Menanggal supercharger belt / chain.
Memasang supercharger belt / chain.

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SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

2. ITEM PENTAKSIRAN DIBINA BERDASARKAN GARIS PANDUAN INSTRUMEN
PENTAKSIRAN YANG AKAN DITENTUKAN OLEH LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN

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COMPETENCY 4

DIAGNOSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SEQUENCE CONTROL

CONTENT STANDARD
DIAGNOSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEQUENCE CONTROL
LEARNING STANDARD
1. service the components
2. check all electrical wiring
3. Identify defective components or cables
4. Repair all defective components or cables
TEACHING STRATEGIES
1. switch off the system according to correct procedure.
2. clean electrical components according to proper procedure.
3. perform testing components according to proper method.
4. perform checking components according to proper method.
5. interpret sequence control wiring circuit according to blue print
6. wire control circuit sequence control according to blue print.
7. wire main circuit according to wiring diagram.
8. defective components or cables are identify according to proper procedure.
9. repair or replace all defective components or cables according to specification
10. reset all setting according to specification
11. adjust all setting according to specification
12. check the wiring correctly according to blue print.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

3. MEMBERI CADANGAN AKTIVITI KERJA AMALI YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN
KEPERLUAN CONTENT DAN LEARNING STANDARD.
CONTOH

Mengenalpasti tekanan supercharger boost berpandukan sevis manual pengeluar.

Mengambil bacaan vacuum / pressure gauge.
Menanggal supercharger belt / chain.
Memasang supercharger belt / chain.

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SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

4. ITEM PENTAKSIRAN DIBINA BERDASARKAN GARIS PANDUAN INSTRUMEN
PENTAKSIRAN YANG AKAN DITENTUKAN OLEH LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN

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COMPETENCY 5

DIAGNOSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTAR DELTA

CONTENT STANDARD
DIAGNOSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEQUENCE CONTROL
LEARNING STANDARD
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

service the components

check all electrical wiring
Identify defective components or cables
readjust all setting
test and confirm the electrical system

TEACHING STRATEGIES
1. switch off the system according to correct procedure.
2. clean electrical components according to proper procedure.
3. perform testing components according to proper method.
4. perform checking components according to proper method.
5. interpret sequence control wiring circuit according to blue print
6. wire control circuit sequence control according to blue print.
7. wire main circuit according to wiring diagram.
8. defective components or cables are identify according to proper procedure.
9. repair or replace all defective components or cables according to specification
10. reset all setting according to specification
11. adjust all setting according to specification
12. check the wiring correctly according to blue print.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

5. MEMBERI CADANGAN AKTIVITI KERJA AMALI YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN
KEPERLUAN CONTENT DAN LEARNING STANDARD.
CONTOH

Mengenalpasti tekanan supercharger boost berpandukan sevis manual pengeluar.

Mengambil bacaan vacuum / pressure gauge.
Menanggal supercharger belt / chain.
Memasang supercharger belt / chain.

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

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6. ITEM PENTAKSIRAN DIBINA BERDASARKAN GARIS PANDUAN INSTRUMEN

PENTAKSIRAN YANG AKAN DITENTUKAN OLEH LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN

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COMPETENCY 6

DIAGNOSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AUTO TRANSFORMER STARTER

CONTENT STANDARD
DIAGNOSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTO TRANSFORMER STARTER
LEARNING STANDARD
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

service the components

check all electrical wiring
Identify defective components or cables
readjust all setting
test and confirm the electrical system

TEACHING STRATEGIES
1. switch off the system according to correct procedure.
2. clean electrical components according to proper procedure.
3. perform testing components according to proper method.
4. perform checking components according to proper method.
5. interpret auto-transformer wiring circuit according to blue print
6. wire control circuit auto-transformer according to blue print.
7. wire main circuit auto-transformer according to wiring diagram.
8. defective components or cables are identify according to proper procedure.
9. repair or replace all defective components or cables according to specification
10. reset all setting according to specification
11. adjust all setting according to specification
12. check the wiring correctly according to blue print.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

7. MEMBERI CADANGAN AKTIVITI KERJA AMALI YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN
KEPERLUAN CONTENT DAN LEARNING STANDARD.
CONTOH

Mengenalpasti tekanan supercharger boost berpandukan sevis manual pengeluar.

Mengambil bacaan vacuum / pressure gauge.
Menanggal supercharger belt / chain.
Memasang supercharger belt / chain.

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

12

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8. ITEM PENTAKSIRAN DIBINA BERDASARKAN GARIS PANDUAN INSTRUMEN

PENTAKSIRAN YANG AKAN DITENTUKAN OLEH LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN

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COMPETENCY 7

CHECK THE LOAD CONSUMPTION

CONTENT STANDARD
CHECK THE LOAD CONSUMPTION
LEARNING STANDARD
1. Compute power consumption of the load
2. Adhere to safety factors
TEACHING STRATEGIES
1.
2.
3.
4.

Run electric system with load

Read and record voltage and running ampere according to proper procedure.
compute load consumption and compare load consumption according to specification
adhere all safety factors accordingly.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

9. MEMBERI CADANGAN AKTIVITI KERJA AMALI YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN
KEPERLUAN CONTENT DAN LEARNING STANDARD.
CONTOH

Mengenalpasti tekanan supercharger boost berpandukan sevis manual pengeluar.

Mengambil bacaan vacuum / pressure gauge.
Menanggal supercharger belt / chain.
Memasang supercharger belt / chain.

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

10. ITEM PENTAKSIRAN DIBINA BERDASARKAN GARIS PANDUAN INSTRUMEN
PENTAKSIRAN YANG AKAN DITENTUKAN OLEH LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN

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COMPETENCY 8

CHECK & SERVICE SINGLE PHASE

ELECTRIC MOTOR

CONTENT STANDARD
CHECK & SERVICE SINGLE PHASE ELECTRIC MOTOR
LEARNING STANDARD
1.
2.
3.
4.

disconnect motor from electrical system

Identify defective parts
Install motor to the system
adhere to safety factors

TEACHING STRATEGIES
1. switch off the motor power according to correct procedure
2. clean the exterior part of the motor according to proper procedure
3. use various electrical measuring instruments to identify fault according to proper
procedure.
4. dismantle and assembling various types of single phase motors accordance to
service manual.
5. repair or replace defective parts according to proper procedure
6. check defective parts of the motor accordance to service and repair manual.
7. install motor correctly accordance to service manual.
8. test run the motor accordance to service manual.
9. motor performance is check accordance to specification.
10. adhere all safety factors accordingly.
SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES
11. MEMBERI CADANGAN AKTIVITI KERJA AMALI YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN
KEPERLUAN CONTENT DAN LEARNING STANDARD.
CONTOH

Mengenalpasti tekanan supercharger boost berpandukan sevis manual pengeluar.

Mengambil bacaan vacuum / pressure gauge.
Menanggal supercharger belt / chain.
Memasang supercharger belt / chain.

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

12. ITEM PENTAKSIRAN DIBINA BERDASARKAN GARIS PANDUAN INSTRUMEN
PENTAKSIRAN YANG AKAN DITENTUKAN OLEH LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN

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COMPETENCY 9

CHECK & SERVICE THREE PHASE ELECTRIC

MOTOR

CONTENT STANDARD
CHECK & SERVICE THREE PHASE ELECTRIC MOTOR
LEARNING STANDARD
1.
2.
3.
4.

disconnect motor from electrical system

Identify defective parts
Install motor to the system
adhere to safety factors

TEACHING STRATEGIES
1. switch off the motor power according to correct procedure
2. clean the exterior part of the motor according to proper procedure
3. use various electrical measuring instruments to identify fault according to proper
procedure.
4. dismantle and assembling various types of single phase motors accordance to
service manual.
5. repair or replace defective parts according to proper procedure
6. check defective parts of the motor accordance to service and repair manual.
7. install motor correctly accordance to service manual.
8. test run the motor accordance to service manual.
9. motor performance is check accordance to specification.
10. safety factors must be follow accordingly to safety and health regulation.
SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES
13. MEMBERI CADANGAN AKTIVITI KERJA AMALI YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN
KEPERLUAN CONTENT DAN LEARNING STANDARD.
CONTOH

Mengenalpasti tekanan supercharger boost berpandukan sevis manual pengeluar.

Mengambil bacaan vacuum / pressure gauge.
Menanggal supercharger belt / chain.
Memasang supercharger belt / chain.

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

14. ITEM PENTAKSIRAN DIBINA BERDASARKAN GARIS PANDUAN INSTRUMEN
PENTAKSIRAN YANG AKAN DITENTUKAN OLEH LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN

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