Within the last decade, the disciplines of electrical, electronics and
computer engineering have become so intertwined. Although it is difficult
to differentiate what separates these disciplines in terms of the theory, the
experimental works related to each discipline have distinctive features,
therefore, require special attention.
In this laboratory, LabVIEW software has been chosen as an enabling
technology for programming, data capturing and data analysis. The
hardware of the physical systems are monitored using the custom
written software in LabVIEW. This courseware introduces interactive
LabVIEW-based experiments into the curriculum of an Electrical Machines
and Circuits course.
The overall mission of this interactive laboratory is to engage in both
dedicated and interdisciplinary research studies and training facilities while
providing life long experimental practices in areas related to Electrical and
Electronic Engineering. It is believed that the prime benefits of this lab will
be the deep understanding of electrical circuits, electrical machines and
electromechanical devices, experiencing real-time signals and controls, and
observing the limitations of the theory. However, it should be emphasised
here that the above mission couldn’t be achieved without preliminary study
and active participation in the practical tests. The preliminary preparation
should include the study relevant section of the textbooks and the lecture
notes in the area.
This laboratory is suitable for teaching the basic electrical engineering
courses. The principal target audience is the first and the second year
electrical engineering students. Furthermore, the VIs provided in Lab 4
can be utilized to study some advance control concepts in the area of the
Electrical Machines and Drives