Burapha University International Conference 2012

Burapha University, Thailand

July 9-11, 2012

Application of PSCAD/EMTDC Program

in High Voltage Engineering Education
Preecha Sakarung
Section of Electrical Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi,
Supanburi, Thailand
E-mail: preecha_s@rmutsb.ac.th

ABSTRACT
One of the major advantages of using computer programs as a part of the
instruction on high voltage engineering is that they can help with simulation and
demonstration in class. The simulation enhances students to better understand the
subject rather than teaching the theory alone. For this paper, with the use of the
PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP-like simulation program, three examples of high voltage
generating circuits, where relationship between any variables and waveform (wavefront and wave-tail) is considered, are simulated; 1) an impulse generator (build-in
function), 2) an impulse generator (a typical circuit) and 3) a voltage multiplier. The
research result shows the interdependence between the output voltage and ripple
varying as one part and the load resistance and output capacitance as the other.
Keywords: high voltage, engineering education, PSCAD/EMTDC, impulse generator

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