July 14th 2026
Delivering Cloud-Based Process Simulation for Engineering Education
At TSC Simulation, our mission is to help universities bring real industrial process experience into the classroom through advanced simulation technologies. A recent project with the University of Sydney demonstrates how cloud-based simulation and integrated digital learning tools can transform the way engineering students learn process control.
Following a competitive tender process, TSC Simulation was selected to deliver a scalable Industrial Process Control Training System (IPCTS) designed to support both in-person and remote learning while providing students with practical, industry-relevant experience.
A Scalable Cloud-Based Training Platform
The solution delivered by TSC Simulation is built around a 40-user cloud-based simulation environment, enabling students to access realistic industrial process models from either university computer labs or their own personal devices.
By hosting the simulations in the cloud, the platform provides:
- Flexible access for both on-campus and remote learning
- Scalability to support large student cohorts
- Reduced reliance on physical laboratory infrastructure
- Consistent access to the same training tools and scenarios
This approach allows universities to expand practical engineering training while maintaining the flexibility required for modern hybrid learning environments.
Integrating Simulation Directly into Coursework
To make simulation a seamless part of the teaching process, TSC Simulation developed a Learning Management System (LMS) integration module as part of the project.
This feature allows instructors to create simulation-based assignments directly within their existing teaching platform. Students can launch the correct simulation model in the cloud with predefined starting conditions, ensuring that exercises align with specific learning objectives.
Exercises, scored assessments and fillable workbooks are embedded in the models and once completed, results and outputs are automatically returned to the LMS for review and assessment.
By integrating simulation into the learning workflow, educators can incorporate practical training into coursework more effectively and at scale.
A Comprehensive Simulation Model Library
The platform delivered by TSC Simulation includes a wide range of dynamic process simulation models designed to support both fundamental process control education and more advanced operational scenarios.
Key training models include:
- Level and pressure control systems
- Two-phase and three-phase separators
- Heat transfer equipment such as condensers, evaporators, and shell-and-tube heat exchangers
- Rotating equipment including centrifugal pumps and compressors
- Binary distillation and absorption columns
- Refrigeration systems and advanced reactor models
- Green hydrogen production processes
In addition, the platform includes TSC XR Process Safety – Hazard Identification, allowing students to develop a stronger understanding of operational hazards and safe process management.
Together, these models create a flexible training environment that can support a wide range of teaching modules across chemical and environmental engineering programs.
Supporting Industry-Relevant Engineering Skills
Simulation technology is playing an increasingly important role in modern engineering environments. Digital twins, remote operations, and advanced process modelling are now common tools across the energy, chemical, and process industries.
By delivering realistic process simulations through an accessible cloud platform, TSC Simulation helps universities equip students with the skills needed to work with these technologies in industry.
Students gain hands-on experience interacting with complex process systems, experimenting with operating conditions, and understanding the impact of control decisions in a safe learning environment.
Enabling the Future of Engineering Training
Projects like this highlight the growing role of simulation in engineering education. Cloud-based delivery, integrated learning tools, and realistic process models enable universities to create immersive training experiences that were previously difficult to scale.
For TSC Simulation, supporting institutions like the University of Sydney is part of a broader commitment to advancing engineering education through digital innovation.
As universities continue to adopt hybrid teaching models and industry-aligned training tools, simulation platforms like this are becoming an essential part of preparing the next generation of engineers.
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