Power Systems

This is lab 4 of 4 in the course

by Quanser Inc.

In this lab, the energy system components explored in the previous labs are combined to form more complex power systems. For both wind power generation and DC power supply applications, students complete activities to analyze the interactions of electrical components and efficiencies of the systems.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this lab, students will be able to:

Describe the structure of common power systems.
Explain the interactions between power system components.
Calculate the efficiency of power systems.
Describe the design considerations unique to various power systems.
Identify how power systems may interact as part of larger grids.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Introduction to Physics or equivalent
Circuits 1 or equivalent
Circuits 2 (Semiconductors) or equivalent
Basic LabVIEW Proficiency

Requirements

NI ELVIS III

Engineering laboratory solution for project-based learning that combines instrumentation and embedded design with a web-driven experience, delivering a greater understanding of engineering fundamentals and system design. Learn more

LabVIEW

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Quanser QNET Energy Conversion Board

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DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

Required Software

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NI ELVIS III Software Bundle (2018 or later)
- LabVIEW (Requires license)
- LabVIEW Real-Time Module (Requires license)
- LabVIEW FPGA Module (Requires license)
- NI ELVIS III Toolkit

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NI ELVIS III - View User Manual & Specifications
Quanser Energy Systems Board for NI ELVIS III - View User Manual & Specifications

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