Using the Signal Processing Tools in a Power Systems Course

1 Francisco Jurado, University of Jaén, Department of Electrical Engineering, 23700 EUP Linares (Jaén), Spain, [email protected] 2 Elio Sancristobal, UNED, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 28040 Madrid, Spain 3 Manuel Castro, UNED, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 28040 Madrid, Spain, [email protected] 4 José Carpio, UNED, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 28040 Madrid, Spain, [email protected] Abstract  The scope of a modern electrical engineering curriculum presents a challenging problem. It is quite difficult to design a well rounded and encompassing curriculum in a rapidly evolving field such as electrical engineering. In this paper the signal processing tools are presented which allow the student to see immediately the advantages of these techniques and their limitations in electric power quality. Three signal processing techniques are considered: the discrete Fourier transforms, the wavelet filters and the discrete short-time Fourier transforms. The paper explains how the course material and teaching style respond to various requirements for an integrated design experience.