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Desarrollo de una plataforma interactiva para simular y analizar redes eléctricas de distribución

Guarracuco Sostenible / Vol. 2 Núm. 3 (2024)

Desarrollo de una plataforma interactiva para simular y analizar redes eléctricas de distribución

Development of an Interactive Platform to Simulate and Analyze Electrical Distribution Networks

Autores: Juan Diego Guzmán Masso, Ronny Steven Gutiérrez Rodríguez, Michael Smith Ramírez Ortiz, Sandra Rocío Forero Muñoz

DOI: 10.52043/gs.v2i3.311

Páginas: 36 - 40

Idioma: Español

Resumen

Este artículo describe el desarrollo de una plataforma interactiva orientada a la simulación y visualización de redes eléctricas de distribución, concebida como herramienta pedagógica para apoyar la formación de estudiantes de ingeniería eléctrica. A partir de un análisis bibliográfico sistemático sobre simulación de sistemas eléctricos, laboratorios virtuales y enfoques constructivistas, se identificaron limitaciones recurrentes de las plataformas existentes en costos, accesibilidad y complejidad de uso. Con base en estos hallazgos, se diseñó una plataforma que integra un entorno visual tridimensional para representar de forma intuitiva los principales componentes de las redes de distribución (líneas, transformadores, subestaciones y fuentes de generación distribuida). El desarrollo incluyó una biblioteca de modelos 3D optimizados y escenarios urbanos simulados que facilitan la comprensión de la relación entre infraestructura eléctrica y territorio. La propuesta constituye una alternativa viable y accesible para fortalecer la enseñanza en ingeniería eléctrica, y puede ampliarse en futuras investigaciones para incorporar análisis cuantitativos y validaciones educativas más robustas.

Palabras clave

  • redes eléctricas de distribución
  • simulación interactiva
  • plataformas educativas
  • modelado tridimensional
  • aprendizaje constructivista
  • electrical distribution networks
  • interactive simulation
  • educational platforms
  • three-dimensional modeling
  • constructivist learning

This article presents the development of an interactive platform aimed at the simulation and visualization of electrical distribution networks, conceived as a pedagogical tool to support the education of electrical engineering students. Based on a systematic literature review on power system simulation, virtual laboratories, and constructivist learning approaches, recurrent limitations in existing platforms were identified, particularly in terms of cost, accessibility, and operational complexity. Drawing on these findings, a platform was designed that integrates a three-dimensional visual environment, enabling an intuitive representation of the main components of distribution networks. The development process included the creation of an optimized library of 3D models and the configuration of simulated urban scenarios. The proposed platform represents a viable and accessible alternative for strengthening teaching and learning in electrical engineering, and can be extended in future work to incorporate quantitative analyses and more robust educational validation.

Keywords

  • electrical distribution networks
  • interactive simulation
  • educational platforms
  • three dimensional modeling
  • constructivist learning
  • three-dimensional modeling

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