Many solutions are available on the Web to teach theoretical concepts remotely often integrated with learning management systems (LMS). As we move toward distance learning and delivery of instructional content via the Web, we cannot sacrifice the importance of laboratory exercises. Applying principles learned in the classroom to practical situations reinforces learning and also motivates students since they are able to see the relevance of the topics and concepts.

( 2015) discuss the importance of interactivity in teaching control concepts. According to a recent review by Bequette ( 2019) on process control education, nearly 70% of these courses have a laboratory component, indicating that hands-on experience is important for teaching this subject. Laboratory-based experimental tasks are important in any discipline, but it is particularly relevant in engineering studies, where laboratory experiments allow the student to connect theory with practice. Laboratory exercises are an integral part of engineering education. In this article, we discuss how the model and simulation is developed and deployed along with illustrative examples of its use in a training or educational environment. A user-friendly interface that allows easy specification and testing of operational parameters is provided. The objective was to provide a virtual laboratory experience that could be used on any device capable of accessing the Web (laptops, tablets, or smartphones) to explore multiple facets (design, operation, control, and optimization) associated with a complex biochemical system. A Web-based virtual simulation model of an anaerobic digester (AD) using a flexible Javascript-based platform was developed to support courses in process control and process design. As we progress from delivery of instructional material from classroom to the Internet, there is need to develop laboratory exercises to supplement the theoretical lessons. Virtual labs have proven to be very versatile and valuable for providing realistic experience for students in STE (Science, Technology, and Engineering) fields.

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