Using Various Computer Tools in Electrical Transients Studies

1 Francisco Jurado, University of Jaén, Department of Electrical Engineering, 23700 EUP Linares (Jaén), Spain, [email protected] 2 Natividad Acero, University of Jaén, Department of Electrical Engineering, 23700 EUP Linares (Jaén), Spain, [email protected] 3 José Carpio, UNED, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 28040 Madrid, Spain, [email protected] 4 Manuel Castro, UNED, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 28040 Madrid, Spain, [email protected] Abstract  This paper discusses different computer tools used to help teach electrical transients studies in undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering. The computer facilities and programs developed are discussed. The results of student surveys and the teaching staff's observations, are used to evaluate the usefulness of the different tools and determine their advantages and disadvantages.