Closing the generation gap (4GLs in the power education curriculum)

The deep inroads made by computers into all aspects of electrical power systems are making greater demands on the power education curriculum. It is suggested that exposure to fourth-generation languages would enhance a student's programming capabilities. Features of fourth-generation languages in the context of power system software development are described. Ways of introducing the fourth-generation languages in power engineering education are outlined. A specific example of distribution system analysis software is presented. >