Using MathCad in understanding the induction motor characteristics

Nigim, K.A.; DeLyser, R.R.

doi:10.1109/13.925826

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“…This subject embraces an area of knowledge that presents well-known difficulties in undergraduate level courses (Ayasun & Nwankpa, 2005;Daniels & Shaffer, 1998;Domnisoru, 2005;Drofenik & Kolar, 2002;Jurado, Acero, Carpio, & Castro, 2000;McInerny, Stern, & Haskew, 1999;Nehrir, Fatehi, & Gerez, 1995;Nigim & Delyser, 2001). The students have usually problems to get a clear picture of the main concepts when traditional teaching methodologies (based on theoretical chalk-and-board lectures) and laboratory sessions (based on hands on instruction) are implemented.…”

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A learning methodology using Matlab/Simulink for undergraduate electrical engineering courses attending to learner satisfaction outcomes

Durán

Gallardo

Toral

et al. 2007

Int J Technol Des Educ

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Learner-centred approaches follow the prevailing tendency in modern University reforms which are primarily concerned about ''how people learn''. The methodologies can be learner-centred in the sense of placing the student as the main actor of the teaching-learning process by increasing his interactivity and participation, but also considering what is relevant for the student by measuring the learner satisfaction. In order to promote both aspects, this paper proposes a synchronous software-based active methodology that makes use of the simulations to show a virtual scenario to the students and challenge them to predict and discuss the evolution of the scenario. The proposed methodology improves the visual interface, promotes discussion both among students and with the teacher in a brainstorming stage and shows real-world examples. This software-based methodology has been implemented into an Electric Machinery course at the University of Seville (Spain), and the evaluation has been carried out considering both the affective and cognitive domains. Principal components analysis proves to be useful to highlight the dimensions with a higher influence on learner satisfaction and the affective and cognitive results confirm the successful implementation of the proposal.

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A learning methodology using Matlab/Simulink for undergraduate electrical engineering courses attending to learner satisfaction outcomes

Durán

Gallardo

Toral

et al. 2007

Int J Technol Des Educ

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“…Mathcad software [2] is widely used for electrical engineering topics [3]- [5]. The students learn how to use Mathcad in a short time with limited practice.…”

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Computer Aided Education on Flexible Transmission Systems

Georgilakis¹,

Korres²

2012

8th Mediterranean Conference on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion (MEDPOWER 2012)

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This paper demonstrates how Mathcad software can be used as a major advancement for teaching flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS). Mathcad, thanks to its efficient presentation and computation capabilities, holds strong potential as a teaching tool for engineering education. The advantages of the proposed approach are: (i) the students write the equations in the familiar textbook format, (ii) the students' interest is significantly increased because the problems are interactively solved in a computer-equipped classroom, and (iii) the students concentrate on the meaning of what they learn, they analyze results and draw conclusions, thus enhancing their learning ability. The methods described in this paper have been proven very efficient in the education of students studying FACTS at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece. The work presented in this paper advances the use of computer application in the education of FACTS.Index Terms--Flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS), Mathcad, power engineering education, power systems, static synchronous series compensator (SSSC), transmission lines.

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“…The usage of torque equation in machine design and analysis could be a fundamental requirement no matter in the studying period or in the later professional career. Efforts made so far, which try to give better understanding of machine principles and characteristics, are often based on computer-aided simulation and mainly focus on how machine parameters influence the machine performances [1], [2]; or experimental devices to illustrate the basic principles [3], [4]. However, there is only limited number of papers that try to provide a physical understanding of machine physics and therefore the equations [5], [6].…”

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A general and intuitive approach to understand and compare the torque production capability of AC machines

Wang

Rasmussen

2014

2014 17th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS)

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Electromagnetic torque analysis is one of the key issues in the analysis of electric machines. It plays an important role in machine design and control. The common method described in most of the textbooks is to calculate the torque in the machine variables and then transform them to the dq-frame, through complicated mathematical manipulations. This is a more mathematical approach rather than explaining the physics behind torque production, which even brings a lot of difficulties to specialist. This paper introduces a general and intuitive approach to obtain the dq-frame torque equation of various AC machines. In this method, torque equation can be obtained based on the intuitive physical understanding of the mechanism behind torque production. It is then approved to be applicable for general case, including rotor saliency and various types of magnetomotive force sources. As an application example, torque equations of permanent magnet machine, synchronous reluctance machine and induction machine are obtained, where torque production capability of each machine may be easily understood and a fair comparison of these machine types may then be carried out.

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Using MathCad in understanding the induction motor characteristics

Cited by 23 publications

References 7 publications

A learning methodology using Matlab/Simulink for undergraduate electrical engineering courses attending to learner satisfaction outcomes

A learning methodology using Matlab/Simulink for undergraduate electrical engineering courses attending to learner satisfaction outcomes

Computer Aided Education on Flexible Transmission Systems

A general and intuitive approach to understand and compare the torque production capability of AC machines

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