Online laboratory based on web technology

摘要

The paper presents a website-based online laboratory for Process Control Engineering subject. Currently, there are two types of Internet-based distance learning approaches, Synchronous Real-time Broadcasting and Asynchronous Course on-Demand. Asynchronous courses on demand in contrast provide an entirely different learning environment from that of the traditional classroom since the limitations of both timing and space have been eliminated. The virtual laboratory described in this article is used within a partnership between the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti - Romania and the Technical University of Clausthal - Germany. Also, the laboratory is used for the training of the students from Control Engineering and Applied Informatics specialty - distance learning within the Petroleum- Gas University of Ploiesti.