A personal computer based interactive software for power systemoperation education

The use of personal-computer-based interactive software to aid instruction in power system operations is described. The software was designed to be used as a teaching aid for the course power system operation at National Taiwan University. The main programs included in the package were short-term load forecasting and unit commitment. Other supporting routines included power flow analysis, static security assessment, small signal stability analysis, and transient stability analysis. To promote the students interest in the course, a user-friendly interface and interactive windows have been developed. The integrated software package proved to be useful for educational and research purposes