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    Advantages and disadvantages of using various computer tools in electrical engineering courses
    (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 1997-08-31) Canizares, Claudio A.; Faur, Zeno T.
    This paper discusses different computer tools used to help deliver, administer, and teach the material covered in two basic undergraduate courses in electrical engineering. The computer facilities, programs and tutorials developed are discussed; however, the paper concentrates more on analyzing the results of using these tools in the student learning process. The students' marks and the results of several student surveys, as well as the teaching staff's observations, are used to evaluate the usefulness of the different tools and determine their advantages and disadvantages. Some unexpected results regarding the actual students' use of these tools are also presented and thoroughly analyzed.
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    Analysis of SVC and TCSC controllers in voltage collapse
    (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2002-08-06) Canizares, Claudio A.; Faur, Zeno T.
    This paper presents detailed steady-state models with controls of two flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) controllers, namely, static VAr compensators (SVCs) and thyristor controlled series capacitors (TCSCs), to study their effect on voltage collapse phenomena in power systems. Based on results at the point of collapse, design strategies are proposed for these two controllers, so that their location, dimensions and controls can be optimally defined to increase system loadability. A European system is used to illustrate the application of all proposed models and techniques.