Authors: Vanfretti, L.; Milano, F.

Source: International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, Volume 47, Number 1, January 2010 , pp. 47-62(16)

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Abstract:

This paper describes the assessment of a free and open-source software tool for power system analysis and modeling, namely Power System Analysis Toolbox (PSAT). PSAT is currently used in several universities for undergraduate and graduate courses and research. Several applications of PSAT as an educational and research tool are discussed here. The paper also describes the PSAT Web forum, which provides support to students and researchers all around the world. Finally, the paper presents and discusses the results of a survey on PSAT filled out by the members of the PSAT forum and PSAT users.

Keywords: GNU OCTAVE; INTERNET; MATLAB; OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE; POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS; POWER SYSTEM SIMULATION

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2010-01-01

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• IJEEE is a forum for the exchange of ideas in the teaching of electrical engineering and electronics at university and technical college level. It highlights the use of communication and information technology including the World Wide Web, curriculum design and validation, assessment, and distance learning, as well as presenting new topics and reports of laboratory experiments.
  
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  The journal (96 pp., quarterly) features articles and book reviews which highlight aspects of the teaching of current topics in electrical and electronic engineering. Within an engineering educational context, these can range from specific projects, case studies and reports of laboratory practice to broader developments such as new teaching methods, curriculum design, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies.
  
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