Interactive Energy Science Exhibit: Offshore Oil Exploration and Marine Engineering

Energy theme museums play an important role in helping the public understand how large-scale energy systems operate in complex natural environments.
This interactive energy science exhibit presents offshore oil exploration and transportation through a combination of real water interaction, mechanical models, and immersive projection, allowing visitors to intuitively understand the principles behind marine energy engineering.

A Large-Scale Spherical Offshore Energy Model

The exhibit features a giant spherical structure with a diameter of 5 meters, partially opened to create a clear observation and operation area.
Inside the sphere, a cross-sectional ocean water pool realistically represents offshore marine conditions.

At the center of the water pool stands a 2-meter-tall offshore oil drilling platform model.
An oil transportation vessel floats nearby, forming a complete visual representation of offshore energy extraction and marine transportation within a single, integrated system.

This large-scale spatial design enables visitors to clearly observe how offshore energy infrastructure operates above and below the sea surface.

Three Interactive Operation Stations

To emphasize system-level understanding, the exhibit is equipped with three independent control stations, each representing a key aspect of offshore energy production.

Marine Transportation Control

Visitors use a joystick to control the oil transportation vessel, simulating offshore navigation and energy logistics across the sea surface.

Oil Extraction Control

A vertical control handle allows visitors to initiate and regulate the oil extraction process.
Illuminated pipelines visually represent the flow of oil from the seabed to the offshore platform, transforming abstract energy processes into visible and understandable actions.

Wave and Environmental Simulation

A dedicated control generates artificial waves within the water pool.
Visitors can observe how changing sea conditions affect offshore operations and how engineering design ensures platform stability during energy production.

This multi-control interaction encourages collaboration and deeper exploration of energy systems.

Understanding Offshore Energy Engineering Principles

Through hands-on operation and real-time observation, visitors gain insight into essential energy and engineering concepts, including:

• Offshore platform stability and center of gravity

• Buoyancy and wave forces in marine environments

• The relationship between energy extraction and transportation

• Engineering strategies for maintaining safe and continuous offshore operations

The exhibit clearly demonstrates how a relatively small offshore platform can remain stable and functional even under simulated wave conditions.

Immersive Projection-Based Energy Interpretation

Two projectors are installed inside the spherical structure to present concise and informative visual content.
The projected animations explain:

• How offshore oil platforms extract energy resources

• The role of offshore oil in the global energy system

• Safety and environmental considerations in marine energy engineering

By integrating physical models with digital storytelling, the exhibit delivers a layered and professional interpretation of offshore energy science.

Educational Value for Energy Theme Museums

Designed specifically for energy theme museums and industrial science exhibitions, this exhibit supports:

• Public understanding of large-scale energy infrastructure

• Energy science and engineering education

• STEM learning focused on real-world industrial systems

• Long-term, durable exhibition use in professional museum environments

The exhibit balances scientific accuracy, mechanical reliability, and visual impact, making complex energy concepts accessible and engaging.

Customized Interactive Energy Museum Exhibits

As a professional exhibition design and production supplier, we specialize in creating customized interactive science and energy museum exhibits that integrate engineering systems, hands-on interaction, and aesthetic design.

If you are planning an energy theme museum or developing an exhibition focused on offshore energy systems, please contact us for more information about this exhibit and other customized solutions.