Educational simulation model for studying the impact of distributed generation on distribution networks using ATP-EMTP software

Abstract

This work presents the use of the modern software tool Alternative Transients Program (ATP) in the teaching of power engineering, within the course Computer Aided Engineering. A simulation model is presented through which it is possible to analyse the effects of distributed generators (DG) on the operation of a distribution network in both a steady and a transient state, with the objective of fulfilling the conditions for connection. This problem was selected not only because it allows students to gain proper insight into the phenomena within a distribution network with a connected distributed generator, but also because it has been shown that the problem of educating engineers is often a constraining factor for implementing distributed generation (DG). It is shown that by using the software tool ATP-EMTP, very complex phenomena in large networks can be studied without great difficulty or the need for analytical methods. The problem-based learning (PBL) method was applied.

Keywords

ATP-EMTP distributed generation distribution systems power system simulation power systems education

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