AC Single-Phase Motors

Electric motors that operate on single-phase alternating current are used in most kitchen
appliances and many low power industrial machines. Understanding the types of single-phase
AC motors is important for anyone working with electric motors.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• List types of single-phase AC motors
• Define a split-phase motor
• Define a capacitor start motor
• Define a capacitor run motor

Course ID Number: ELE-2004