A PROPOSAL FOR THE TEACHING OF SCADA SYSTEMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
A PROPOSAL FOR THE TEACHING OF SCADA SYSTEMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Summary/Abstract: In this work, it is proposed to integrate virtual laboratories in the students' learning system, which represents a real industrial problem, with the aim of reducing the existing gaps between industry and education. The paper presents the learning of SCADA systems based on virtual laboratories used for education that will contain industrial automation equipment test materials. A case study of a hydro power plant is taken into analysis which contains the most used water turbine. The complexity of the turbine control system makes it an ideal choice for an educational application. The student must supervise the condition of each piece of equipment within the proposed installation and intervene in case of abnormal situations. The decision-making process is clearly visualized by students because it has a direct effect on the application and thus allows a quick corrective measure when needed, making the learning process very fluent. The application shows how their decisions can affect the safety and operation of an industrial system. The teaching method based on such a platform is considered very effective, being more attractive and simpler than traditional methods.

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