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Virtual emulation laboratories for teaching offshore oil and gas engineering
Author(s) -
Zhu Hongjun,
Yang Zhi,
Xiong Youming,
Wang Yongyou,
Kang Lu
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/cae.21977
Subject(s) - emulation , computer science , engineering management , submarine pipeline , feeling , point (geometry) , virtual reality , multimedia , engineering , human–computer interaction , psychology , social psychology , geometry , geotechnical engineering , mathematics
Offshore practical training is extremely challenging for undergraduate students from the point of view of security. In order to create a safe training environment for offshore oil and gas engineering education, three virtual emulation laboratories have been developed. The components, functions, and connections of the emulators are described in this paper. The use of these laboratories and the feeling of students are discussed. It is evident from the evaluation of learning outcomes that using such virtual laboratories is a preferred approach to cultivate the practical skills of undergraduate students more safely and economically. Moreover, the confidence and innovative capability are enhanced significantly.