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Peer reviewedSquires, R. G.; And Others – Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 1996
Purdue University (Indiana) is developing a series of computer modules of state-of-the-art chemical engineering processes to serve as the basis for computer-simulated experiments. One, sponsored by Procter and Gamble, models the extraction step in the decaffeination process and allows students to determine the optimal extraction conditions for…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Computer Simulation, Experiments, Food
Peer reviewedBell, John T.; Fogler, H. Scott – Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 1996
A virtual reality application for undergraduate chemical kinetics and reactor design education, Vicher (Virtual Chemical Reaction Model) was originally designed to simulate a portion of a modern chemical plant. Vicher now consists of two programs: Vicher I that models catalyst deactivation and Vicher II that models nonisothermal effects in…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industry, Chemical Reactions, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedMontgomery, Susan M. – Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 1996
The Multimedia Education Laboratory of the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Michigan develops multimedia-based educational materials presenting difficult concepts and chemical engineering processes. Highlights include software developed for undergraduate courses; the Multimedia Encyclopedia of Chemical Engineering Equipment;…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Cognitive Style, Concept Teaching, Futures (of Society)
