Modeling an earthing system using labview

One of the major drawbacks of teaching electrical installation course in Electrical Engineering program is the inability for students to conduct actual experiment due to safety risks associated with high voltage lines. Virtual laboratory simulation is one solution, which enable student to implement concepts taught in their coursework in an “actual” system and see the end-result. In this work, we have conceived and implemented a virtual laboratory experiment for the study of a specific earthing arrangement. Students are able to simulate different scenarios and understand why proper sizing of the protective device is critical to avoid any electrical accident.