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   Development of a Second-Generation Power Exchange Game by Applying Design Science
By Johanna NAUKKARINEN [View]
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Abstract: Gaming is an approach to increase the attractiveness of engineering education. However, it is emphasized that also the educational games have to be constantly upgraded. This paper focuses on demonstrating the evolution of the power exchange game in electrical engineering at Lappeenranta University of Technology. The approach is based on design science, the primary target being to reflect upon the experiences gathered and lessons learned in the development process. The development of the second-generation game is described and the outcomes evaluated by elaborating on the student and teacher/admin experiences. Evaluation shows that the objectives of the game development were reached, the game is now illustrative and easy to use. It increases understanding of the market environment and supports learning of the related conceptual knowledge. For a teacher, the game is now more flexible, easily adjustable, and monitorable. The admin's workload is also considerably reduced. The changes are likely to expand the lifetime of the game, as adding new features is easier than before.

   Improvement of Graduate Practical Skills by Development of an Open-Access Student Laboratory
By OSKARS BORMANIS [View]
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Abstract: This paper presents the experience of RTU at development of an attractive, open-workspacelaboratory for students. Various content and activity management solutions are described, as well ascooperation strategy with electrical engineering businesses. Paper presents multiple methods of both,university and high-school student involvement in electronics and prototyping and evaluates thestudent feedback and involvement.

   Innovation based education approach in electrical engineering, improving attractiveness in new Eurasian economics
By Nadezhda KUNICINA [View]
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Abstract: This work presents a research on creation new career opportunities in the electrical engineeringeducation. The new generation of qualified engineers from EU and EU Neighborhood regions willbring up economics not only in Latvia, but also in EU and EU Neighborhood regions. The creation ofinnovation based training modules for electrical engineers in energy saving technologies incooperation with Central Asia universities, arrangement of background for mutual recognition ofcurricula through Erasmus+ activities via education projects are discussed in this work.

   Integrated test stand design for modern power electronics laboratory exercises
By Michal BONISLAWSKI [View]
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Abstract: Paper describes the system design of modern power electronics laboratory test stands intended for electrical engineering schools and universities. Proposed system design simplifies the configuration of the lab and maximizes the time that the students can use for experimental measurements and converter characterization. System pre-configuration is constant for all exercises so the students do not need to learn the system design of every particular test stand. It also provides clear measurement readings and protection loops so number of errors or damages of the hardware during testing is minimized.

   Introducing reluctance motors in electric machines and drives courses: a new approach
By Pere ANDRADA [View]
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Abstract: The teaching of electrical machines and drives requires a new approach to make them more attractive to students, to address and overcome the limitations of time and resources that are usual in electrical engineering programs. The target of this new approach is that after following the course students should have a consistent knowledge and skills on electric machines and drives that gives them the ability to deal, with solvency, any problem related with them. In this paper, following these assumptions, reluctance motors are introduced considering that the different types of reluctances motors are derived from a common origin that is the singly-excited electromechanical converter. Then the fundamentals of switched reluctance motors, steeping variable-reluctance motors and synchronous reluctance motors are presented. The proposed approach requires only some basic knowledge that is usually taught in the courses of electric machines and drives and allows students to learn and understand the basis of the reluctance motors very quickly.

   Low Cost Laboratory Micro-grid Hardware and Control for Electrical Power Systems Teaching
By Paul TITMUS [View]
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Abstract: There is a growing trend within education establishments to teach electrical power system theory within lectures and back this up with software simulation laboratory sessions. This allows the courses to be taught at a lower cost than if real hardware was implemented. However, the students that are graduating from these programs are missing out on the opportunity to learn about real equipment and issues such as health and safety of voltages above 50V, mismatching component sizes and accuracy. Bespoke electrical power systems teaching equipment is expensive to buy. This paper details a low cost hardware setup that can be used to enforce electrical power system theory. The proposed equipment employs real off-the shelf equipment with some interfacing units which can be reproduced by laboratory technicians to enhance the student learning experience by offering students experience of real machines operating on an electrical power systems network.

EPE 2017 - DS2m: Education
You are here: EPE Documents > 01 - EPE & EPE ECCE Conference Proceedings > EPE 2017 ECCE Europe - Conference > EPE 2017 - Topic 10: Education in Electical Engineering > EPE 2017 - DS2m: Education
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	Development of a Second-Generation Power Exchange Game by Applying Design Science By Johanna NAUKKARINEN	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Gaming is an approach to increase the attractiveness of engineering education. However, it is emphasized that also the educational games have to be constantly upgraded. This paper focuses on demonstrating the evolution of the power exchange game in electrical engineering at Lappeenranta University of Technology. The approach is based on design science, the primary target being to reflect upon the experiences gathered and lessons learned in the development process. The development of the second-generation game is described and the outcomes evaluated by elaborating on the student and teacher/admin experiences. Evaluation shows that the objectives of the game development were reached, the game is now illustrative and easy to use. It increases understanding of the market environment and supports learning of the related conceptual knowledge. For a teacher, the game is now more flexible, easily adjustable, and monitorable. The admin's workload is also considerably reduced. The changes are likely to expand the lifetime of the game, as adding new features is easier than before.

	Improvement of Graduate Practical Skills by Development of an Open-Access Student Laboratory By OSKARS BORMANIS	[View] [Download]
Abstract: This paper presents the experience of RTU at development of an attractive, open-workspacelaboratory for students. Various content and activity management solutions are described, as well ascooperation strategy with electrical engineering businesses. Paper presents multiple methods of both,university and high-school student involvement in electronics and prototyping and evaluates thestudent feedback and involvement.

	Innovation based education approach in electrical engineering, improving attractiveness in new Eurasian economics By Nadezhda KUNICINA	[View] [Download]
Abstract: This work presents a research on creation new career opportunities in the electrical engineeringeducation. The new generation of qualified engineers from EU and EU Neighborhood regions willbring up economics not only in Latvia, but also in EU and EU Neighborhood regions. The creation ofinnovation based training modules for electrical engineers in energy saving technologies incooperation with Central Asia universities, arrangement of background for mutual recognition ofcurricula through Erasmus+ activities via education projects are discussed in this work.

	Integrated test stand design for modern power electronics laboratory exercises By Michal BONISLAWSKI	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Paper describes the system design of modern power electronics laboratory test stands intended for electrical engineering schools and universities. Proposed system design simplifies the configuration of the lab and maximizes the time that the students can use for experimental measurements and converter characterization. System pre-configuration is constant for all exercises so the students do not need to learn the system design of every particular test stand. It also provides clear measurement readings and protection loops so number of errors or damages of the hardware during testing is minimized.

	Introducing reluctance motors in electric machines and drives courses: a new approach By Pere ANDRADA	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The teaching of electrical machines and drives requires a new approach to make them more attractive to students, to address and overcome the limitations of time and resources that are usual in electrical engineering programs. The target of this new approach is that after following the course students should have a consistent knowledge and skills on electric machines and drives that gives them the ability to deal, with solvency, any problem related with them. In this paper, following these assumptions, reluctance motors are introduced considering that the different types of reluctances motors are derived from a common origin that is the singly-excited electromechanical converter. Then the fundamentals of switched reluctance motors, steeping variable-reluctance motors and synchronous reluctance motors are presented. The proposed approach requires only some basic knowledge that is usually taught in the courses of electric machines and drives and allows students to learn and understand the basis of the reluctance motors very quickly.

	Low Cost Laboratory Micro-grid Hardware and Control for Electrical Power Systems Teaching By Paul TITMUS	[View] [Download]
Abstract: There is a growing trend within education establishments to teach electrical power system theory within lectures and back this up with software simulation laboratory sessions. This allows the courses to be taught at a lower cost than if real hardware was implemented. However, the students that are graduating from these programs are missing out on the opportunity to learn about real equipment and issues such as health and safety of voltages above 50V, mismatching component sizes and accuracy. Bespoke electrical power systems teaching equipment is expensive to buy. This paper details a low cost hardware setup that can be used to enforce electrical power system theory. The proposed equipment employs real off-the shelf equipment with some interfacing units which can be reproduced by laboratory technicians to enhance the student learning experience by offering students experience of real machines operating on an electrical power systems network.