J.Y.-Z. Wang

Bio: J.Y.-Z. Wang is an academic researcher from West Virginia University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Instrumentation (computer programming) & Data acquisition. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 13 citations.

LabView in engineering laboratory courses

Abstract: The project is to introduce the national instruments software LabView to the lower division engineering laboratory courses in electrical and mechanical engineering. LabView provides a modern tool to perform the computer-based experiments, date acquisition, and instrumentation measurements. The objectives of this project are: gain hands-on experience; understand how engineering system works; develop technical skills including programming and analysis; provide interactive and remote access to the laboratory facilities at anywhere; share resources with other colleges and universities through the distance learning; and reduce the cost of laboratory equipment. We use ready-to-use examples to build up the electrical/mechanical systems and perform measurement and analysis. The compute-based experiments can be easily controlled and switched between host and client computers by computer network or Internet.

Ac 2007-235: assessment of labview and multisim in the delivery of electronics laboratory content

Abstract: The goal of this study, funded by the National Science Foundation, was to adapt the work of other researchers to improve the delivery of electronics lecture and laboratory content in the Electronics & Computer Technology (ECT) area. From the extensive research on ethnic and gender differences in learning styles, the evidence suggests that ethnic minorities and women work best when the material is organized so that students work in teams and have a high level of hands-on experimentation and problem-solving. We developed our materials to maximize these aspects since in our institution the “minority” constitutes the majority of our student body. This project created online lecture and laboratory materials for Tech 167—Control Systems, an upper division electronics course using Multisim and LabVIEW. The laboratory content of the course Tech 167 “Control Systems” has been revised. As a result, ten lab experiments were completed and pilot tested using Multisim, a computer simulation program. If the observations of the students who have tested these lab experiments in fall 2005 are an indication, there is no doubt that students who performed these experiments in groups learned more and were also able to provide meaningful feedback to improve them. The ten lab experiments were refined based on students’ feedback and were performed by all students enrolled in Tech 167 “Control System” in the fall 2006 semester. A kit containing all the components needed to perform the ten lab experiments was provided to each student. In this way, students were able to first use computer simulation for each lab experiment and then hardwire them using the kit. After comparing the results of the computer-simulated and the hardwired experiments, we found no significant differences in student achievement. However, there appears to be a difference in attitudinal measures. Students who used both the computer simulations and hardwired experiments reported that that they learned the material better. Students completed a pre-test and posttest of the Concept Inventory test. In addition, students took the General Attitudes Toward Computers test, Computer Thoughts Survey and the Computer Anxiety Rating test.

Simulation of R-L-C Series and Parallel Resonance in Basic Electrical Engineering with LabVIEW

Abstract: R-L-C Series and Parallel circuit at resonance is a part of basic electrical engineering course which is mandatory for all discipline students to aware the idea of resonance in all technical universities in India and abroad. This topic is also a part of in laboratory of their curriculum. Now day by day students have different modes to perform the practical in the lab session. Software based practical are less costly than hardware base practical and also have a provision to change the circuit parameters as we need compared to hardware based results, which is better understanding of students in learning concepts of basic electrical engineering course. Today software based different laboratory experiments can performed by the student with a single place which impacts on flexible learning of students and under-standing abilities. This motivation deals with Simulation of basic electrical engineering laboratory experiments which are part of lab session at under graduate electrical engineering students using laboratory virtual instrument engineering workbench (LabVIEW) software. Lab-VIEW uses graphical language which allows a natural, error free result and user-friendly interaction.

Visualization Base Simulation of D.C Network Theorems in Basic Electrical Engineering with Lab VIEW

Abstract: In an Electrical Engineering course work Practical plays a important role in Engineering Education to enhance the technical knowledge deeply. Now day by day students have different modes to perform the Practical in the Lab session. Software based Basic Electrical Engineering Practical are less costly than hardware base practical and also have a provision to change the circuit parameters as we need compared to hardware based practical, which results in better understanding of students in learning concepts of Basic Electrical Engineering course. Today Software based different Laboratory experiments can performed by the student with a single place which impacts on flexible learning of students and under-standing abilities. This motivation deals with Simulation of Basic Electrical Engineering Laboratory experiments which are part of Lab session at Under Graduate Electrical Engineering students using Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW) software. Lab-VIEW uses graphical language which allows a natural, error free result & user-friendly interaction

LabVIEW based induction machines laboratory for engineering education

Abstract: The Laboratory session in any engineering program particularly in Electrical Engineering is critical as these Labs are designed for students in accordance with theoretical course work. Software based Laboratory experiments have become current day need due to its impacts on flexible learning of students and understanding abilities. This motivation deals with Simulation of Induction Machines Laboratory experiments which are part of Lab work at undergraduate Electrical Engineering level using Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW). The reason behind the selection of LabVIEW software among others is because of its strong graphical interface, user friendly tools and highly understandable approach. After completion of this software based Induction Machines Lab session along with hardware experiments, students will be in better position to attain strong concepts for one of the core Electrical Engineering subject. Moreover, LabView based Induction Machines Lab is economical and user friendly.