PlantFlow 3D for teachers, colleges and universities

PlantFlow 3D is free for every school, polytechnic, DAE/TEVTA institute, college and university. Students need no account and no installation: the simulator runs in any browser, on phones and lab PCs, and there is an offline package for labs without internet.

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Why use it in class

Students wire real motor control circuits (DOL, star–delta, forward–reverse, MCC with transformer), see the current flow, measure with a virtual multimeter and find hidden faults.

The automatic checker explains every wiring mistake, so students learn from errors without damaging equipment.

Instrumentation and automation are covered too: PLC ladder logic, 4–20 mA and 0–10 V signals, valves, P&ID, fire alarm, CCTV and access control.

Ready lessons you can assign

Send students a direct link that opens a lesson:

1. Electricity basics and safe isolation — plantflow3d.com/app?lesson=j_basics
2. DOL motor starter: learn by doing — plantflow3d.com/app?lesson=j_dol
3. Star–delta starter in practice — plantflow3d.com/app?lesson=j_sd
4. Forward–reverse starter: wire the interlock — plantflow3d.com/app?lesson=j_fr
5. Pump control with a PLC, valves and instruments — plantflow3d.com/app?lesson=j_pump
6. MCC: transformer and motor feeders — plantflow3d.com/app?lesson=j_mcc
7. Fault-finding: three real faults — plantflow3d.com/app?lesson=j_fault
8. Engineer: design and documents — plantflow3d.com/app?lesson=j_eng

How to use it in a lab

Week 1: electricity basics and safe isolation. Week 2: DOL starter build and check. Week 3: star–delta and forward–reverse interlocks. Week 4: fault-finding with the multimeter. Week 5: PLC, instruments and valves. Week 6: MCC and transformer.

Students can draw their own control circuit in the 2D diagram (Add part → wire → Test my circuit) and export the drawing, wire list and report for marking.

Safety and standards

PlantFlow 3D is an educational simulator based on IEC and ISA conventions. It is not a certified design tool: real installations must follow the local code, the manufacturer’s data and a qualified engineer.

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