Enhanced Virtual Reality Plant: Development and Application in Chemical Engineering Education

Authors

  • FengYi Wu Chao Hu University
  • WenSheng Lu Chao Hu University
  • XinYun Wang Chao Hu University
  • JiLiang Yang Chao Hu University
  • Chuan Li Chao Hu University
  • Lei Cheng Chao Hu University
  • Zhong Xie Chao Hu University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v17i14.23407

Keywords:

virtual reality plant, practical training, teaching methodology, chemical engineering education

Abstract


Over past few decades, constantly emerging technologies have brought a profound transformation for traditional teaching mode. Virtual reality plant (VRP), as an available complement, has been increasingly focused in education field. The paper presents the development and application of an augmented VRP for chemical engineering education. The augmented virtual reality system integrates multi-technologies, such as virtual reality, communication, database and MATLAB. According to investigations, teachers and students are highly satisfied with the platform and give a positive evaluation. 85.1% of students utilize the VRP system more then 8time per month. 87.5% teachers deem that the usage of the system plays a certain role in the cultivation of students' practical ability. The feedbacks reveal that VRP system is expected to become a promising auxiliary tool for the cultivation of practical ability of students.

Author Biographies

FengYi Wu, Chao Hu University

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering

WenSheng Lu, Chao Hu University

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering

XinYun Wang, Chao Hu University

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering

JiLiang Yang, Chao Hu University

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering

Chuan Li, Chao Hu University

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering

Lei Cheng, Chao Hu University

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering

Zhong Xie, Chao Hu University

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering

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Published

2022-07-26

How to Cite

Wu, F., Lu, W., Wang, X., Yang, J., Li, C., Cheng, L., & Xie, Z. (2022). Enhanced Virtual Reality Plant: Development and Application in Chemical Engineering Education. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 17(14), pp. 205–220. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v17i14.23407

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