Training solutions for new employees in chemical enterprises, the important role of virtual simulation technology in enterprises

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3D virtual simulation technology is increasingly being applied in various fields across more industries, including the chemical industry, construction industry, industrial equipment, exhibitions, transportation sector, and logistics and delivery services. Its applications are particularly widespread in the chemical industry. The application of virtual reality technology is bringing about an unprecedented revolution in chemical industry training. Due to the special nature of the chemical manufacturing industry, such as complex production conditions and safety hazards like high temperatures, high pressures, toxic substances, flammability, explosiveness, and corrosivity that are present throughout the production process, students have few opportunities to carry out operations hands-on; they can only observe, which results in an only superficial understanding of chemical manufacturing. The emergence of chemical engineering simulation has solved the problem of students not being able to carry out practical operations. Through simulation exercises, students can use computers to carry out simulations of cold-starting, normal operation, and fault handling of chemical production plants. This allows them to understand the production and operation processes of such plants without having to go to a factory, thereby integrating theory with practice, improving teaching quality, enhancing students’ professional skills, and laying a solid foundation for their future careers. The introduction of virtual reality technology will bring about a qualitative leap in the methods and approaches used to train professionals in the chemical industry, making them better suited to the needs of societal development. It can be said that the use of virtual reality technology in this industry is both feasible and necessary. Virtual simulation technology possesses the following three basic characteristics: Interactivity. In a virtual simulation system, not only can the environment exert an influence on humans, but humans can also control the environment as well; they do so through actions that are nearly natural, such as their own language and body movements. Moreover, the virtual environment is capable of responding in real time to human actions. Illusory nature: Imagination – that is, the environment within the system is illusory, having been simulated by humans using tools such as computers. It can simulate environments that have existed in the real world in the past or that exist there currently, as well as environments that do not exist in the real world at present but may arise in the future. It can also simulate environments that will never exist in the real world and are merely products of people’s imagination. Realism: The realism of a virtual simulation system is manifested in two aspects. On one hand, the various sensations provided by the virtual environment are very similar to those of the real world being simulated; all sensations are so realistic that it feels as though one is in the real world ； On the other hand, when people interact with a virtual environment in a natural manner, the environment’s responses also conform to the relevant laws of the real world. For example, when a force is applied to a virtual object, its motion will conform to the laws of mechanics, acquiring an acceleration in the direction of the force ； When it encounters an obstacle, it will be blocked. For example, the role of virtual simulation technology in corporate training. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the \"Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the Virtual Reality Industry\" to promote the growth of this industry. Closely aligning with **relevant industry policies, utilizing existing channels, and innovating support methods to focus on fostering the research and development as well as industrialization of virtual reality technologies. Strengthen the tracking and monitoring of industrial development as well as the analysis of development trends. Financial institutions are encouraged to carry out financing and credit insurance services that suit the characteristics of the virtual reality industry, in order to further broaden the financing channels for this sector. By 2025, China’s virtual reality industry will be among the best in the world, holding key core patents and standards in this field, and will feature several leading virtual reality companies with strong international competitiveness.