Studying Computational Fluid Dynamics in a New Dimension with Virtual Reality

Abstract Communication strategies for complex problems in the field of chemical and process engineering is becoming more and more important. Especially computational fluid dynamics (CFD) results require well-established spatial reasoning skills. In this contribution, we show how we implemented virtual reality (VR) into the Master course “CFD for process engineering” at Clausthal University of Technology. We discuss advantages and disadvantages of applying VR during the course. In addition, we show how VR can enable students to get a thorough understanding of the interplay between reactor design and performance.