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EPE 2003 - Topic 14a: Education Methodology
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   Novel Simplifying Approach for Analysis and Synthesis of Space Vector PWM Algorithms
By V. Oleschuk; F. Blaabjerg [View]
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Abstract: A new direct time-domain approach, which is characterized by the simplicity and clarity, is proposed for the study and design of space-vector based methods of pulsewidth modulation (PWM) for standard voltage source inverters for adjustable speed motor drives. This approach is based on the detailed consideration of switching state sequences of three-phase inverter (with the corresponding dutycycles), which are integrated characteristics of space vector PWM schemes and versions. It also permits providing of synchronization of output voltage waveforms and improvement of computational effectiveness of control algorithms.

   Power Generation - a New Students Entrance to Power Electronics Education
By L. Gertmar; O. Samuelsson; M. Alaküla; S. Marksell [View]
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Abstract: Electrical power engineering faces the challenge of attracting students whose attention is paid to IT and who regard ET, Energy Technology, as stagnated. This competition is ubiquitous in Europe. The students meet traditionally the subject of electrical power engineering in a course that starts from electric power consumption, i.e. motors, power electronics etc. In this paper it is argued that such courses should provide an increased perspective of electrical power engineering, i.e., comprising generation aspects as well. A thorough attempt to do so is made at Lund University and presented in this paper. The main thoughts behind comprising generation aspects are: 1º that there is an increasing concern of environmental issues among young people, 2º that the development of new renewable energy sources like wind power need engineers, and 3º that there is a growing economy and jobs in developing new renewable energy sources. Courses for such jobs and careers are likely to attract a large number of students concerned about environment and sustainability. To establish the renewable electricity, like priming new renewables’ “intermittent” bulk energy into electrical power, which is easily dispatched and which provides socalled ancillary services, form a large research area in addition to being topics when teaching. It is a challenge.

   Virtual Laboratory for Power Electronics
By Ž. Jakopoviæ; Z. Benèiæ; V. Šunde [View]
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Abstract: The paper presents the concept of virtual laboratory for power electronics. Virtuality of presented laboratory consists of integration of measured results on real power electronic circuit with virtual experiments based on SIMPLORER simulation models. Measured results are stored in data base to be retrieved as requested. Virtual laboratory uses video equipment, hardware and software. On selected examples (SCR line converter, H-bridge universal converter) some most interesting possibilities of virtual laboratory are illustrated. In virtual experiments all parameters of power electronics circuit and components are easily changed, as opposed to real circuit. If simulated results are fulfilled with measured results, virtual experiment is closer to real experiment. Powerful possibility of virtual laboratory is also capability of real-time streaming of laboratory experiments, useful for institution with undeveloped laboratory facilities.

   Implementation of a motivating learning environment for electrical drive engineers at the Technical University of Berlin
By C. Saniter; T. Sadowski; R. Hanitsch [View]
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Abstract: Motivating a large number of students and creating an interesting, challenging and appealing study environment is a difficult task for any lecturer. This paper describes how a motivating learning environment has been established over the last two years leading to a significant increase in the number of students studying electrical machines and variable speed drives at the Technical University of Berlin.

   Higher Engineering Education in Germany - The Bologna Process and Electrical Engineering Education
By P. Büchner [View]
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Abstract: Ten years after the tearing of the iron curtain in Europe the ministers in charge for higher education met in the oldest European university in Bologna in June 1999 - initialized by the Sorbonne declaration from May 1998 - starting an initiative to establish a modern education system for a Europe of knowledge which meets the challenges of the globalization in science, technology and economy for the new millennium. The increasing importance of education for the employability, the growing mobility of the citizens and the outstanding role of research for a successful competition on the world market was seen as a reason to suggest European-wide common goals, e.g. easily readable and comparable academic degrees, a two-cycle study, a system of credits, promotion of the mobility of students and staff and installing a system of quality assurance. Since 1999 the Bologna process is under consideration and under way in the EC and many other European countries. The first follow-up meeting held in Prague in May 2001 representing the meanwhile 32 signatories and the planned next meeting on 18th/19th September 2003 in Berlin are milestones on this way. Embedded in this process the Engineering Education is an important part. Several Engineering Organizations e.g. SEFI (European Society for Engineering Education - established 1973) and CESAER (Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research - established 1990) taking care to bundle the interests of engineering in the Bologna process. Together with organizations of industry (ERT - European Round Table of Industrialists) and of the universities itself (EUA - European University Association - established 2001) a struggle for a common strategy and for acceptable measures is under way to adopt the aims of the Bologna process in engineering education [1]. This paper presents the chances, the risks and the current state of the Bologna process in Germany from the view of the German General Assembly of Electrical and Information Engineering Departments (Fakultätentag für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik e.V. (FTEI)).

EPE 2003 - Topic 14a: Education Methodology
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	Novel Simplifying Approach for Analysis and Synthesis of Space Vector PWM Algorithms By V. Oleschuk; F. Blaabjerg	[View] [Download]
Abstract: A new direct time-domain approach, which is characterized by the simplicity and clarity, is proposed for the study and design of space-vector based methods of pulsewidth modulation (PWM) for standard voltage source inverters for adjustable speed motor drives. This approach is based on the detailed consideration of switching state sequences of three-phase inverter (with the corresponding dutycycles), which are integrated characteristics of space vector PWM schemes and versions. It also permits providing of synchronization of output voltage waveforms and improvement of computational effectiveness of control algorithms.

	Power Generation - a New Students Entrance to Power Electronics Education By L. Gertmar; O. Samuelsson; M. Alaküla; S. Marksell	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Electrical power engineering faces the challenge of attracting students whose attention is paid to IT and who regard ET, Energy Technology, as stagnated. This competition is ubiquitous in Europe. The students meet traditionally the subject of electrical power engineering in a course that starts from electric power consumption, i.e. motors, power electronics etc. In this paper it is argued that such courses should provide an increased perspective of electrical power engineering, i.e., comprising generation aspects as well. A thorough attempt to do so is made at Lund University and presented in this paper. The main thoughts behind comprising generation aspects are: 1º that there is an increasing concern of environmental issues among young people, 2º that the development of new renewable energy sources like wind power need engineers, and 3º that there is a growing economy and jobs in developing new renewable energy sources. Courses for such jobs and careers are likely to attract a large number of students concerned about environment and sustainability. To establish the renewable electricity, like priming new renewables’ “intermittent” bulk energy into electrical power, which is easily dispatched and which provides socalled ancillary services, form a large research area in addition to being topics when teaching. It is a challenge.

	Virtual Laboratory for Power Electronics By Ž. Jakopoviæ; Z. Benèiæ; V. Šunde	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The paper presents the concept of virtual laboratory for power electronics. Virtuality of presented laboratory consists of integration of measured results on real power electronic circuit with virtual experiments based on SIMPLORER simulation models. Measured results are stored in data base to be retrieved as requested. Virtual laboratory uses video equipment, hardware and software. On selected examples (SCR line converter, H-bridge universal converter) some most interesting possibilities of virtual laboratory are illustrated. In virtual experiments all parameters of power electronics circuit and components are easily changed, as opposed to real circuit. If simulated results are fulfilled with measured results, virtual experiment is closer to real experiment. Powerful possibility of virtual laboratory is also capability of real-time streaming of laboratory experiments, useful for institution with undeveloped laboratory facilities.

	Implementation of a motivating learning environment for electrical drive engineers at the Technical University of Berlin By C. Saniter; T. Sadowski; R. Hanitsch	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Motivating a large number of students and creating an interesting, challenging and appealing study environment is a difficult task for any lecturer. This paper describes how a motivating learning environment has been established over the last two years leading to a significant increase in the number of students studying electrical machines and variable speed drives at the Technical University of Berlin.

	Higher Engineering Education in Germany - The Bologna Process and Electrical Engineering Education By P. Büchner	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Ten years after the tearing of the iron curtain in Europe the ministers in charge for higher education met in the oldest European university in Bologna in June 1999 - initialized by the Sorbonne declaration from May 1998 - starting an initiative to establish a modern education system for a Europe of knowledge which meets the challenges of the globalization in science, technology and economy for the new millennium. The increasing importance of education for the employability, the growing mobility of the citizens and the outstanding role of research for a successful competition on the world market was seen as a reason to suggest European-wide common goals, e.g. easily readable and comparable academic degrees, a two-cycle study, a system of credits, promotion of the mobility of students and staff and installing a system of quality assurance. Since 1999 the Bologna process is under consideration and under way in the EC and many other European countries. The first follow-up meeting held in Prague in May 2001 representing the meanwhile 32 signatories and the planned next meeting on 18th/19th September 2003 in Berlin are milestones on this way. Embedded in this process the Engineering Education is an important part. Several Engineering Organizations e.g. SEFI (European Society for Engineering Education - established 1973) and CESAER (Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research - established 1990) taking care to bundle the interests of engineering in the Bologna process. Together with organizations of industry (ERT - European Round Table of Industrialists) and of the universities itself (EUA - European University Association - established 2001) a struggle for a common strategy and for acceptable measures is under way to adopt the aims of the Bologna process in engineering education [1]. This paper presents the chances, the risks and the current state of the Bologna process in Germany from the view of the German General Assembly of Electrical and Information Engineering Departments (Fakultätentag für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik e.V. (FTEI)).