Immersive Technologies with Computational Fluid Dynamics in Engineering Education

This project investigates the potential multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations with immersive technologies in chemical engineering education. The research targets the design, development and evaluation of user-friendly digital immersive learning applications with CFD simulations to teach complex engineering subjects in chemical engineering such as intensified mixing processes. The main objectives of the present research are; to apply CFD models and databases for chemical-model-based augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) design; to develop immersive learning concepts and paper prototypes with AR/VR technologies for intensified mixing processes; to translate design and operating principles of intensified reactors into immersive learning concepts with AR/VR technologies; to assess the integrity and promote guidelines for reactor models with CFD simulations in immersive learning environments with AR/VR technologies.