Integrated Modern Technologies for Teaching in Electric Engineering Laboratories

In this paper, the transformation of a set of synchronous machines in a workstation that integrates modern technology is presented. The transformation is realized following a paradigm composed by four characteristics: Industrial equipment incorporation; variables visualization, monitoring, and registration; safety and ergonomics; and connectivity and communication. The incorporation of industrial equipment is illustrated using pictures and schematic diagrams. The workstation improves traditional laboratory practices and creates the opportunity for new laboratory tests motivating the students to involve in the topic of synchronous machines. The results presented in this paper make evident the opportunities that arise when updating a set of synchronous machines that exist in power engineering laboratories for teaching.