MasterEngineer: A Game-based technique in Power Electronics and Drives Teaching

Abstract

Power electronics and drives have increased their presence at industry both in renewable energies, power systems and electric traction. For this reason, future electrical engineers need to acquire advanced competences in this field. Although chalk-and-board and slides can be used at degree and master level, the inclusion of game-based activities improve the motivation and life-long learning of students. This paper presents a newly design game to deeply understand the different arrangements and performance of power converter and electric machines. The game-based approach favors the acquisition of cross competences and promotes technical discussion and exposition abilities.