A computer-based voltage control experiment for advanced power system operation teaching

This paper presents the development of a computer-based electrical power sy stem control experiment for advanced undergraduate students in Electrical P ower Engineering. Using the experiment, the student is trained in understan ding power system voltage performance in operation and the control measures in abnormal conditions. The computer-based experiment method could enhance student appreciation of concepts and offer a cost-effective solution to th e problem of expensive conventional hardware experimental setups. Simulatio n examples with test power systems and discussions of users' feedback are p resented to show the effectiveness of the method.