Virtual Experiments @ Southampton University
What is a Virtual Experiment?
A Virtual Experiment or VE is a highly interactive web application. Unlike a simulation a VE does not usually model any part of the experiment; but is an interface to a set of pre-recorded experimental states derived from the original experiment. The users are given the tools to access the apparatus via the screen (mouse, pad or touch screen) and record the results themselves
What are the benefits of Virtual Experiment?
VEs can be embedded on most web pages or within a VLE such as Blackboard or Moodle. Alternatively VEs can be used offline on an intranet, USB drives or CDs. This flexibility allows for a large range of deployments to meet the needs of the users, whether they are students or professionals looking to up-skill. The only technical requirement is that users systems have the Flash player installed.
Transformer Modelling
Perform open circuit, short circuit and load tests on an unknown transformer
Hydrogen/Oxygen Explosion
Mix Hydrogen and Oxygen different temperatures and partial pressures to cause an explosive reaction
Syncronscope and V-Curves
Use the Syncroscope and lamps to syncronise a motor with 3 phase power
Do you have an idea for a Virtual Experiment?
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