A PC based integrated software for power system education

The implementation of an integrated software package for the analysis and design of electric power networks, to run under PC-DOS, is discussed. Graphics and windows are embedded in the user interface to form the basis of the interactive environment. System configuration is entered graphically, whereas system data is entered directly through tabular windows. A variety of analysis programs are provided, such as different types of load-flow solution techniques. This work demonstrates a novel use of PC-enhanced graphics capability to display real and reactive power flows by means of animation. A modular interactive expert system is an element of this environment. Popular features such as help menus and icon-selection menus are included. The modular design of this environment permits the user to interface any custom-made analysis package regardless of the computer language used. The environment has proved to be useful for educational and research purposes