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Abstract: Chemical simulation is an important technology in the chemical industry, playing a crucial role in its development. To meet the development needs of the chemical industry, many universities have introduced courses in chemical engineering and utilize coal chemical engineering simulation software in these courses in order to improve the quality and efficiency of teaching. In the information age, coal chemical engineering simulation software has been widely used in the teaching of chemical engineering courses, with excellent results. It not only enhances students’ knowledge and skills in chemical engineering but also improves teachers’ efficiency in delivering lectures on these courses, thereby fostering professionals who meet the requirements of industrial development. The application of coal chemical engineering simulation software in the teaching of chemical engineering courses is required by both China’s industrial development needs and those of socioeconomic progress. Therefore, based on my understanding of the chemical industry and chemical engineering course instruction, this paper provides a detailed analysis of the use of such simulation software in related teaching activities, and suggests some improvements for its application in education. With the enhancement of our country’s comprehensive national strength, many industries in our country have shifted toward diversified, internationalized, centralized, and automated operation models, especially the chemical industry. As the chemical industry moves toward higher levels of concentration, continuity, and automation, the equipment and chemicals used in this industry become increasingly complex and expensive. Improper or unscientific handling in chemical production can lead to chemical disasters that threaten people’s lives. Therefore, chemical industry workers receive training in professional theoretical knowledge and operational skills before starting work, and the use of coal chemical engineering simulation software in teaching high-efficiency chemical engineering courses is one of the most effective approaches. The application of coal chemical engineering simulation software in chemical engineering courses not only helps to improve the overall professional competence of chemical engineering professionals, but also contributes to the cultivation of technically skilled talents. 1. Coal chemical engineering simulation software is a type of application software or teaching tool for chemical engineering, developed based on the principles of chemical engineering simulation software, by making use of network technology, information technology, computer technology, and mathematical simulation techniques. Its operating principle is based on the fundamental laws of chemical processes, enabling mathematical simulation to create models of chemical plants in network and information environments for use by those working in the chemical industry. The application of coal chemical engineering simulation software in chemical engineering courses actually involves computers reproducing the processes involved in chemical manufacturing; it is a multimedia technology with strong practical applications. In chemical manufacturing units, chemical research institutes in universities, and other types of chemical organizations, the focus of chemical research is on the operation of various equipment in the chemical production processes. Operations such as heat exchange, evaporation, and absorption in centrifugal pumps. The application of coal chemical engineering simulation software requires not only theoretical knowledge as a foundation but also chemical engineering simulation laboratories and simulation training platforms. The members of such laboratories are primarily professionals in the field of chemical engineering, and these laboratories are network-based laboratories that make use of computer technology; their main purposes are data processing, development of chemical processes, chemical engineering simulation experiments, and practical training in chemical engineering ； A simulation training platform utilizes computer systems to develop simulations based on actual chemical production processes and equipment. Its main function is to transform real-world production operations and accident handling scenarios into training materials, thereby ensuring that staff can receive simulated training and practice, and thus enabling the effective use of coal chemical industry simulation software. 2. Application and improvement of coal chemical engineering simulation software in chemical engineering course teaching. The application of coal chemical engineering simulation software mainly lies in the creation of simulation training platforms. The application of coal chemical engineering simulation software in the teaching of chemical engineering courses has given rise to the latest teaching model in this field – chemical engineering simulation-based teaching. This model is a mathematical representation of the equipment and operational processes found in actual chemical plants; it utilizes computer technology, network technology, and information technology to present these processes in a highly realistic manner to students, thus adapting to the trends of the information age. Chemical engineering simulation in teaching allows students to see chemical processes and operational environments, putting them in a realistic situation that effectively stimulates their interest in learning about chemical engineering. This improves their learning efficiency, while also enhancing the teaching framework for chemical engineering courses. As a result, students’ comprehensive capabilities in applying chemical engineering techniques are greatly improved. The achievements in chemical engineering education stem from the application of coal chemical engineering simulation software in these courses. Specific applications include: 2.1 Application in the teaching of chemical engineering principles. The teaching of chemical engineering principles is a fundamental part of chemical engineering courses, and it represents one of the theoretical knowledge and skills that chemical engineers must master. In traditional chemical engineering education, limitations in funding and facilities prevent students from having practical experience during their studies, resulting in poor practical skills in chemical engineering, a severe disconnect between chemical engineering theory and practical application, and a vague understanding of related concepts. Additionally, due to the expansion of university enrollment, students simply do not have the opportunity to engage in hands-on chemical engineering practices. The use of coal chemical engineering simulation software enables the computer-based simulation of actual operations in chemical plants, such as the determination of centrifugal pump performance curves, flow rate calculations, fluid resistance measurements, and heat transfer system assessments. This approach yields a realistic simulation training experience that helps students gain a deeper understanding of chemical engineering principles. 2.2 Application of coal chemical engineering simulation software in chemical process teaching. Chemical engineering course teaching is, in essence, the teaching of chemical processes, referring to chemical engineering technologies with chemical properties. The chemical process course covers subjects such as basic chemistry, chemical engineering thermodynamics, instrument automation, and chemical engineering design, all of which are applied in coal chemical engineering simulation software. In coal chemical engineering simulation software, chemical substances are clearly defined, the principles of chemical engineering thermodynamics are specific, and the operation procedures and techniques related to chemical engineering equipment are realistically presented; this helps to improve students’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of chemical engineering. 2.3 Improvements in coal chemical engineering simulation software for core chemical engineering courses Although coal chemical engineering simulation software is widely used in core chemical engineering courses, its application skills remain inadequate. As instructors in these courses, it is necessary to continuously improve teaching methods and incorporate unique elements into instruction based on simulation techniques, thereby enhancing the appeal and efficiency of teaching. The measures for improving chemical engineering education include the following: (1) Instructors should enhance their skills in networking, information technology, and computer technology in order to keep up with the advancements in digital technologies. (2) Teachers should improve their professional competence in chemical engineering to meet the requirements of chemical engineering teaching and satisfy students’ learning needs for chemical engineering courses. (3) Teachers should improve their comprehensive capabilities, such as data processing skills, practical chemical engineering skills, and teaching innovation abilities. 3. Conclusion: Chemical simulation software enables the equipment structure, operating principles, and operation processes at actual chemical plants to be presented to students in a very intuitive, concrete, and vivid manner. This allows students to experience the atmosphere of the chemical industry firsthand, and to truly understand the process operating principles, technological workflows, and operational procedures of chemical production facilities. It not only creates a favorable environment for learning chemical engineering, making the teaching of chemical engineering courses less boring and thereby stimulating students’ enthusiasm and initiative in acquiring theoretical knowledge and professional skills in this field, but it also helps to improve the quality and efficiency of classroom teaching by chemical engineering teachers. As a result, students’ engineering awareness is strengthened, and their overall professional capabilities are enhanced.