Design and Development of a Virtual High-Voltage Laboratory for Effective Applied Learning
Grant Name
Applied Learning and Innovation Grant (ALIGN)Abstract
This proposal aims to design a virtual laboratory on high voltage (HV) technology for various modules in the electrical engineering programme at SIT including EPE2304 High Voltage Engineering, EPE2303 Transmission and Distribution, EPE3311 Sustainable Generation and Renewable Energy, EPE3315 Electrical Installations Design for Built Environment, EEE6001 Power System Analysis and Control and EEE6008 Condition Monitoring in Power Engineering. The virtual laboratory will provide students with a simulated and safe environment for hands-on experimentation with HV technology components and circuits, aligning with the institute's approach to practical and experiential learning. The virtual laboratory will be designed using state-of-the-art simulation software and multimedia tools, offering interactive simulations, real-time data analysis and visualization, and safety features. The virtual laboratory will support the applied learning pedagogy of the institute by providing students with practical experience in HV technology while reducing the cost and hazards associated with traditional laboratory setups. This is crucial for power engineering students as it gives them a realistic visual experience of the electrical grid equipment such as power cables, transformers, switch gears, generators, etc. complementing a power grid industrial visit.