VR Module · Electrical · Engineering
Substation - VR module.
Step inside an electrical substation in VR - identify transformers, busbars, breakers, and isolators, and follow how power is stepped down and distributed safely.
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Learning objectives
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
Identify the main equipment in a distribution substation
Explain how power is stepped down and distributed
Describe the function of breakers, isolators, and busbars
Follow safe switching and protection sequences
Complete a scaffolded assessment on substation operation
About the module
A substation you can explore safely, up close.
A real substation is dangerous to learn in. In VR, students walk right up to transformers, busbars, circuit breakers, and isolators, and understand the layout without any risk.
The module follows power as it is stepped down and routed through the substation, showing the role of each device in protection and distribution.
The 7thi AI tutor sits alongside the whole experience, scaffolding the difficult parts and giving subject-aware answers in context. Built-in assessment lets faculty see, per student, who has grasped which concepts - without grading another paper.
ABET (United States)
Supports ABET Student Outcomes 1 and 6 - applying engineering knowledge and conducting experimentation. Detailed mapping available on request.
IEAC (United Kingdom)
Aligned with Washington Accord graduate attributes for complex engineering problem-solving and investigation. Detailed mapping available on request.
University syllabi
We map this module to your institution's own power systems syllabus before deployment. Request a custom mapping.
NBA (India)
Maps to Course Outcomes in Power Systems, contributing to POs around problem-solving and modern tool usage.
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7thi and assessment in this module
7thi in this module
Students can ask 7thi questions at any point - about power systems or anything they see in the simulation. 7thi answers in context, without breaking the flow.
Assessment
Session data - concepts mastered, time per scene, assessment scores - appears on the faculty dashboard. Export to your LMS via xAPI.
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What prior knowledge do students need?
Foundation-level understanding of power systems. Suitable for undergraduate students and above.
How long is a typical session?
About 35 minutes for a full run including assessment. Students can pause and resume, and faculty can assign specific parts rather than the whole module.
Can this be used in a flipped classroom?
Yes. Students complete the VR module before the lecture, so class time focuses on analysis and discussion.
Is the assessment graded automatically?
Yes. Assessment scores appear on the faculty dashboard immediately. Faculty can adjust pass thresholds and export results to their LMS.
Which headsets is this module optimised for?
Meta Quest 2 / 3 / Pro, ClassVR, Pico, and any WebXR-compatible browser. It also runs in desktop browsers without a headset. We also support the Meta XR SDK, OpenXR, and any 6DOF headset.
See Substation live in a demo.
Thirty minutes, the full module, your curriculum questions answered.