Virtual Industrial Visits Using Virtual Reality Glasses in Chemical Engineering

Abstract

Field trips are an essential component of engineering education, providing students with hands-on experience and exposure to real-world applications of engineering concepts. However, traditional field trips can be costly, time-consuming, and logistically challenging to organize and execute. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for students to experience industrial visits. Virtual Reality Glasses have emerged as a solution to this problem. Virtual industrial visits using virtual reality (VR) glasses are an emerging tool for enhancing chemical engineering education. These visits allow students to experience the inner workings of industrial plants and processes, providing a more engaging and interactive learning experience. This paper discusses the usage of VR glasses in virtual industrial visits for chemical engineering students. The findings demonstrated that virtual industrial visits have the potential to significantly enhance chemical engineering education, providing students with a more engaging, interactive, and cost-effective way to experience real-world chemical engineering concepts and applications. The benefits of this approach are examined, including increased engagement, reduced costs, and logistical challenges associated with traditional field trips. The challenges and limitations of VR glasses in virtual industrial visits are discussed, including concerns about safety and the need for effective design and implementation of the VR environment. Ultimately, virtual industrial visits using VR glasses have the potential to significantly enhance chemical engineering education, providing students with a more immersive and realistic learning experience.