Innovation in chemical engineering education with augmented reality

The teaching of Chemical Engineering is a potential area for the application of immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). This study evaluated the impact of an educational experience using a 3D Heat Exchanger model on Instagram with Chemical Engineering students to understand how these technologies can enhance comprehension and learning. An experimental group of 37 volunteer students used their own mobile phones. The methodology included questionnaires with Likert scales to assess learning, the app experience, satisfaction, and educational usefulness. Results indicate that students are enthusiastic about incorporating AR into their learning and desire these innovations to extend to other academic areas. It was evident that AR has promising educational potential for teaching Chemical Engineering.