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

Authors

  • Juan Diego Guzmán Masso Corporación Universitaria del Meta image/svg+xml Author
  • Ronny Steven Gutiérrez Rodríguez Corporación Universitaria del Meta image/svg+xml Author
  • Michael Smith Ramírez Ortiz Corporación Universitaria del Meta image/svg+xml Author
  • Sandra Rocío Forero Muñoz Corporación Universitaria del Meta image/svg+xml Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52043/gs.v2i3.311

Palabras clave:

redes eléctricas de distribución, simulación interactiva, plataformas educativas, modelado tridimensional, aprendizaje constructivista

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.

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2026-10-15

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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024)

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Development of an Interactive Platform to Simulate and Analyze Electrical Distribution Networks. (2026). Guarracuco Sostenible, 2(3), 36-40. https://doi.org/10.52043/gs.v2i3.311