Title :
CATPELS: computer-aided tutor of power electronic systems
Author :
Yao, Z. ; Brillon, D. ; Neacsu, D.O. ; Doumbia, M.L. ; Rajagopalan, V.
Author_Institution :
Genie Electrique, Quebec Univ., Trois-Rivieres, Que., Canada
Abstract :
This paper outlines the major requirements and concepts of a computer-aided learning aid for power electronic systems and gives the characteristics of a prototype of an expert system named CATPELS. The open architecture of the run-time version of the CATPELS software provides not only the basic information for beginners and all the required tools for specialists but also provides the capabilities to customize one´s specific requirements. The main characteristics of CATPELS and the user facilities are also detailed
Keywords :
courseware; electronic engineering computing; electronic engineering education; expert systems; intelligent tutoring systems; power electronics; power engineering computing; power engineering education; CATPELS software; computer-aided learning; computer-aided tutor; expert system; open architecture; power electronic system; run-time version; Application software; Computer aided instruction; Computer architecture; Expert systems; Frequency conversion; Power electronics; Power supplies; Prototypes; Software prototyping; Software tools;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1995. Canadian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2766-7
DOI :
10.1109/CCECE.1995.526629
