EPE Association: EPE 2011 - DS1n: Topic 22: Education in Electrical Engineering

EPE 2011 - DS1n: Topic 22: Education in Electrical Engineering
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   Development of a Real Time Monitoring and Control System for PLC Based Elevator
By Erdal IRMAK, Ilhami COLAK, Orhan KAPLAN, Ali KOSE [View]
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Abstract: In this study, real time monitoring and controlling of an elevator prototype based on PLC is developed. The software of PLC has been improved in Simatic Version 4.0 and the main control interface is also developed in Visual Basic as more visual. The system has been applied on a laboratory sized elevator prototype which includes a dc motor, sensors for every floor, gas-smoke detectors and temperature sensor. OPC Server protocol is used to transfer data between the PLC and the control interface. The system developed can be used for not only controlling and monitoring an industrial elevator system but also learning the basic principles of a PLC based system and control strategies of elevator systems as an educational material.

   LED Dimmer as Versatile Hardware Platform for Practical Exercises in Power Electronics and Control Courses
By Ilya GALKINS, Ansis AVOTINS, Alexander SUZDALENKO [View]
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Abstract: This paper discuss the problems regarding to traditional teaching methods and possible improvement of student practical knowledge base in RTU study program "Computerized Control of Electrical Technologies" by offering interlinked task between many courses and utilization of Light Emitting Diode (LED) related equipment in the course of power electronics, microprocessor control engineering and control theory as a industrial task example.

   Lighting systems: A Course for Increasing Power Electronics Attractiveness in Non-specialized Engineer School_
By Xavier MARGUERON, Philippe LE MOIGNE, Nicolas BRACIKOWSKI [View]
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Abstract: This paper presents a new course on lighting systems in a French non-specialized engineer school. This course was conceived to increase student attractiveness for power electronics. After two years of unfolding, the conclusions are interesting. A survey has shown that students were not really more interested in power electronics. The only students' plebiscite is the lighting design using DIALux software. The module is described and placed into the context of a non-specialized engineer school. Students' opinion is then analyzed and capitalized to find why power electronics does not look as an interesting subject for these specific engineers.

   PVEClab: Interactive Power Electronics Training, Teaching and Experimentation Tool
By Oswaldo LOPEZ, Andres RICO [View]
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Abstract: Nowadays, thanks to the development of communications and systems, the interactivity has taken a fun-damental role in engineering education. An important challenge is the effective use of computer toolsthat allow associating the teaching methods with the new way the students learn. In power electronicsarea, recognizing different concepts of switching converters is more simple thanks to simulation andexperimentation tools. Nevertheless, the general-purpose tools applied in the analysis and simulation ofelectronic circuits and systems do not take advantage properly of the interactivity that computer appli-cations can offer. As a consequence it is necessary to develop modern tools with specific capacities ascomplementation of teaching and researching processes in power electronics.This article presents the results of the development of a tool for researching and teaching activities inpower electronics area, implemented in LabVIEW called PVCLAB. It contains different dedicated mod-ules to provide interactive conceptual training for analysis, design, simulation and control of DC/DCswitching power converters. The state-space models of these converters include resistors in inductors,capacitors, MOSFET and diodes.

   Simulink-based Floating-Point DSP Control Platform
By Benjamin RUPP, Howard LOVATT, Andrea VEZZINI [View]
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Abstract: The Simulink-based, floating-point, DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Control Platform is a tool forpower electronics and motor drive simulation and for generating embedded code. Performance tests of the system are demonstrated in this paper using a NPC (Neutral Point Clamp) converter and PM (permanent magnet) motor as an example drive system.

   Teaching Non Linear Systems: the Educational Approach of Power Electronics
By Marco RIVA, Federico BELLONI, Davide DELLA GIUSTINA [View]
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Abstract: The paper presents some simulative and practical activities used to support the teaching of non linearphenomena in dynamic systems to master degree or Ph.D. students. A set of meaningful examples isillustrated with reference to the buck converter, which is easily understandable even by non specialists.

   Transferable skills and engineering practices - Case Analog Signal Processing
By Mikko KUISMA, Hanna NIEMELÃ„ [View]
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Abstract: Transferable skills are vital in modern engineering work. Educational institutions are forced to reassess their education; along with theoretical content, transferable competences are emphasized. This paper demonstrates how teaching transferable skills, such as team work, oral and writing skills, project, time, and financial management, are integrated into a single course. We also show how to motivate students by interactive teaching methods and course evaluation.

   Using SPICE for Power System Simulations
By Andrew CROSS, Dani STRICKLAND [View]
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Abstract: Power system simulation software is a useful tool for teaching the fundamentals of power system design and operation. However, existing commercial packages are not ideal for teaching work-based students because of high-cost, complexity of the software and licensing restrictions. This paper describes a set of power systems libraries that have been developed for use with the free, student-edition of a Micro-Cap Spice that overcomes these problems. In addition, these libraries are easily adapted to include power electronic converter based components into the simulation, such as HVDC, FACTS and smart-grid devices, as well as advanced system control functions. These types of technology are set to become more widespread throughout existing power networks, and their inclusion into a power engineering degree course is therefore becoming increasingly important.

EPE 2011 - DS1n: Topic 22: Education in Electrical Engineering
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	Development of a Real Time Monitoring and Control System for PLC Based Elevator By Erdal IRMAK, Ilhami COLAK, Orhan KAPLAN, Ali KOSE	[View] [Download]
Abstract: In this study, real time monitoring and controlling of an elevator prototype based on PLC is developed. The software of PLC has been improved in Simatic Version 4.0 and the main control interface is also developed in Visual Basic as more visual. The system has been applied on a laboratory sized elevator prototype which includes a dc motor, sensors for every floor, gas-smoke detectors and temperature sensor. OPC Server protocol is used to transfer data between the PLC and the control interface. The system developed can be used for not only controlling and monitoring an industrial elevator system but also learning the basic principles of a PLC based system and control strategies of elevator systems as an educational material.

	LED Dimmer as Versatile Hardware Platform for Practical Exercises in Power Electronics and Control Courses By Ilya GALKINS, Ansis AVOTINS, Alexander SUZDALENKO	[View] [Download]
Abstract: This paper discuss the problems regarding to traditional teaching methods and possible improvement of student practical knowledge base in RTU study program "Computerized Control of Electrical Technologies" by offering interlinked task between many courses and utilization of Light Emitting Diode (LED) related equipment in the course of power electronics, microprocessor control engineering and control theory as a industrial task example.

	Lighting systems: A Course for Increasing Power Electronics Attractiveness in Non-specialized Engineer School_ By Xavier MARGUERON, Philippe LE MOIGNE, Nicolas BRACIKOWSKI	[View] [Download]
Abstract: This paper presents a new course on lighting systems in a French non-specialized engineer school. This course was conceived to increase student attractiveness for power electronics. After two years of unfolding, the conclusions are interesting. A survey has shown that students were not really more interested in power electronics. The only students' plebiscite is the lighting design using DIALux software. The module is described and placed into the context of a non-specialized engineer school. Students' opinion is then analyzed and capitalized to find why power electronics does not look as an interesting subject for these specific engineers.

	PVEClab: Interactive Power Electronics Training, Teaching and Experimentation Tool By Oswaldo LOPEZ, Andres RICO	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Nowadays, thanks to the development of communications and systems, the interactivity has taken a fun-damental role in engineering education. An important challenge is the effective use of computer toolsthat allow associating the teaching methods with the new way the students learn. In power electronicsarea, recognizing different concepts of switching converters is more simple thanks to simulation andexperimentation tools. Nevertheless, the general-purpose tools applied in the analysis and simulation ofelectronic circuits and systems do not take advantage properly of the interactivity that computer appli-cations can offer. As a consequence it is necessary to develop modern tools with specific capacities ascomplementation of teaching and researching processes in power electronics.This article presents the results of the development of a tool for researching and teaching activities inpower electronics area, implemented in LabVIEW called PVCLAB. It contains different dedicated mod-ules to provide interactive conceptual training for analysis, design, simulation and control of DC/DCswitching power converters. The state-space models of these converters include resistors in inductors,capacitors, MOSFET and diodes.

	Simulink-based Floating-Point DSP Control Platform By Benjamin RUPP, Howard LOVATT, Andrea VEZZINI	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The Simulink-based, floating-point, DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Control Platform is a tool forpower electronics and motor drive simulation and for generating embedded code. Performance tests of the system are demonstrated in this paper using a NPC (Neutral Point Clamp) converter and PM (permanent magnet) motor as an example drive system.

	Teaching Non Linear Systems: the Educational Approach of Power Electronics By Marco RIVA, Federico BELLONI, Davide DELLA GIUSTINA	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The paper presents some simulative and practical activities used to support the teaching of non linearphenomena in dynamic systems to master degree or Ph.D. students. A set of meaningful examples isillustrated with reference to the buck converter, which is easily understandable even by non specialists.

	Transferable skills and engineering practices - Case Analog Signal Processing By Mikko KUISMA, Hanna NIEMELÃ„	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Transferable skills are vital in modern engineering work. Educational institutions are forced to reassess their education; along with theoretical content, transferable competences are emphasized. This paper demonstrates how teaching transferable skills, such as team work, oral and writing skills, project, time, and financial management, are integrated into a single course. We also show how to motivate students by interactive teaching methods and course evaluation.

	Using SPICE for Power System Simulations By Andrew CROSS, Dani STRICKLAND	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Power system simulation software is a useful tool for teaching the fundamentals of power system design and operation. However, existing commercial packages are not ideal for teaching work-based students because of high-cost, complexity of the software and licensing restrictions. This paper describes a set of power systems libraries that have been developed for use with the free, student-edition of a Micro-Cap Spice that overcomes these problems. In addition, these libraries are easily adapted to include power electronic converter based components into the simulation, such as HVDC, FACTS and smart-grid devices, as well as advanced system control functions. These types of technology are set to become more widespread throughout existing power networks, and their inclusion into a power engineering degree course is therefore becoming increasingly important.