Industrial High-Voltage Substation VR Safety Simulator
An immersive virtual reality simulation for electrical engineering students and technicians to practice hazardous substation maintenance without real-world electrical danger.
Project Overview
Developed in collaboration with regional power utility consultants, this VR application recreates a 230kV electrical substation in millimeter accuracy. Users follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), execute safety lockouts, wear virtual personal protective equipment (PPE), and handle emergency arc-flash contingencies in real-time.
Problem Statement
Real high-voltage electrical substations present lethal hazards during training. Physical access for undergraduate students is severely restricted due to safety protocols and equipment downtime costs.
Engineered Solution
A photorealistic VR simulator with physics-driven switchgear, dielectric testing procedures, and procedural fail-state safety simulations providing muscle memory retention with zero physical risk.
Technologies & Toolchains
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Student Development Team
- Karthik S. (CSE - Final Year)
- Pooja R. (EEE - 3rd Year)
- Vignesh M. (ECE - 3rd Year)
Faculty & Industry Mentor
Dr. S. Ramesh, Professor & CoE Lead
Demonstrated Outcome & Results
Adopted as a certified laboratory module for 180+ electrical engineering students. Evaluated pre/post test scores demonstrated an 84% reduction in procedural sequencing errors.
