Computer Simulation Tools to Enhance Undergraduate Power Systems Education

This paper presents a review of software simulation tools relevant for use in undergraduate electrical power systems education. A study of the software packages is presented with respect to their utility in teaching according to the Cognitive Domain Hierarchy of Bloom's Taxonomy.

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