Aspen软件与虚拟仿真融合的“分层递进式”实验教学改革研究——以《化工原理》课程为例

Research on a “Layered and Progressive” Experimental Teaching Reform Integrating Aspen Software with Virtual Simulation—A Case Study of the “Principles of Chemical Engineering” Course

摘要: 为应对《化工原理》课程传统实验教学中设备成本高、安全风险大及学生实践机会有限等挑战，本研究将Aspen Plus流程模拟软件与虚拟仿真技术深度融合，聚焦于“分层递进式”虚拟仿真实验项目的设计、实施与评估。通过构建包含基础验证、综合设计与创新研究三个层次的实验体系，并详细阐述其在《化工原理》核心单元操作(如精馏)中的具体应用，本文为同类课程的教学改革提供一套可操作、可复现的参考范式。初步实践表明，该模式不仅显著提升了学生的学习兴趣与学业成绩，更在培养其工程思维、系统设计与创新能力方面取得了良好成效。未来，该模式可进一步引入人工智能算法，并推广至《化工热力学》《反应工程》等更多课程及企业培训领域。

Abstract: To address the challenges of traditional laboratory teaching in the “Principles of Chemical Engineering” course, such as high equipment costs, significant safety risks, and limited student practical opportunities, this study deeply integrates Aspen Plus process simulation software with virtual simulation technology, focusing on the design, implementation, and evaluation of “layered and progressive” virtual simulation experimental projects. By constructing an experimental system encompassing three levels: basic verification, integrated design, and innovative research, and elaborating on its specific application in core unit operations in “Principles of Chemical Engineering” (e.g., distillation), this paper provides a practical and reproducible reference model for teaching reform in similar courses. Preliminary results indicate that this model not only significantly enhances students’ learning interest and academic performance, but also achieves positive results in cultivating their engineering thinking, system design, and innovation capabilities. In the future, this model could be further integrated with artificial intelligence algorithms and extended to more courses such as “Chemical Thermodynamics” and “Reaction Engineering”, as well as corporate training.