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Title: | Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering Through Integration of 360° VR Tours, Open-Source Based Simulation and Multimedia Assets (v. 1.1 - June 20, 2023) |
Authors: | Zhang, John Croiset, Eric Ioannidis, Mario Centre for Extended Learning University of Waterloo |
Keywords: | Distillation column 360 VR tour Python-simulator |
Issue Date: | 28-Feb-2022 |
Abstract: | Distillation columns, particularly pilot-scale or industrial units, represent a quintessential application of core chemical engineering concepts and equipment design, and are a cornerstone of the training of undergraduate students and professionals. The pedagogical effort of this virtual learning resource bridges the equipment, control, and operation of a pilot-scale distillation column with all the theoretical elements, including theories for performance measurement and evaluation, process simulations, and column design and optimization. The integrated exploration of this real-world process in a virtual laboratory setting is structured to support efficient, student-oriented, and design-centric learning for students to acquire knowledge and practical skills of integrated systems and develop cognitive ability for problem solving. Specifically, the resource comprises the following key elements:
· A 360° virtual reality (VR) tour of a pilot-scale distillation column with the industry-standard design and process control in addition to enhanced process visualization.
· Dedicated videos and theoretical components highlighting the connection between the underlying theories, equipment design, and observable operation phenomena.
· Process fundamentals based on real physical processes and rigorous mathematical models describing their applications to distillation performance analyses, operation safety, experimental design, and design and optimization.
· Dedicated simulation modules that serve as high-fidelity process simulators and simulation-based design for different design methodologies. Overall, the systematic organization of the contents in the 360° VR resource is purported to support engineering students primarily for deep laboratory learning of chemical engineering concepts and process design through an integration of the 360° VR tour of a modern pilot distillation plant, multimedia, and high-fidelity process simulation. The resource is suitable for teaching and learning at all academic levels, and more effective for use in a collaborative learning setting and/or in conjunction with physical distillation laboratory. |
URI: | https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/1614 |
Other Identifiers: | 995dfa3e-60a3-492a-8be5-5933f6c9ab4b |
Appears in Collections: | Ontario OER Collection VLS Collection |
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Website.zip Restricted Access | %%dl%% Zip File (HTML, code, components, media, vr tour files) | 2.03 GB | zip | View/Open Request a copy |
Website_Updated.zip | %%dl%% Zip File (HTML, code, components, media, vr tour files) | 1.66 GB | zip | View/Open |
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