See How Multiphysics Simulation Is Used in Research and Development

Engineers, researchers, and scientists across industries use multiphysics simulation to research and develop innovative product designs and processes. Find inspiration in technical papers and presentations they have presented at the COMSOL Conference. Browse the selection below or use the Quick Search tool to find a specific presentation or filter by application area.


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Heat Transfer and Phase Changex

DPF Regeneration using MW

N. Manivannan [1], N. Alozie [1], D. Brennan [1], M. Abbod [1], W. Balachandran [1]
[1]Brunel University, Kingston Road, Uxbridge, United Kingdom

A new microwave cavity for the regeneration of DPF regeneration was proposed and COMSOL Multiphysics® FEM model was used to investigate heating properties of the Silicon Carbide (SiC) based DPF. Electric field profile and thermal profile of the microwave cavity and DPF was established ... Read More

Elastic Wave Propagation and Heat Diffusion Studies in Polycrystalline Material

S Shivaprasad [1], S. Unnikrishnakurup [1], K. Balasubramaniam [1], C. V. Krishnamurthy [1]
[1] Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

In this paper, a two dimensional finite element based microstructural model is constructed using Voronoi tessellation for representing polycrystalline material. Elastic wave propagation and Heat diffusion studies are then performed on constructed microstructure model.Computational issues ... Read More

Multiphysics CAE Simulations of Casting Process for First-time-right Product Development

M. Hussain [1], Ramanathan S. [1], R. C. Thiagarajan [1],
[1] ATOA Scientific Technologies, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Casting product performance depends on material, flow, Process Temperature, Solidification, Shrinkage and residual stress. In a casting process, not all available resources are utilized effectively which results in low quality of casting, defects and metal wastage. Physics based modeling ... Read More

Natural Refrigeration System Design

A. Prasad [1], O. K. Sacks [1], R. C. Thiagarajan [1],
[1] ATOA Scientific Technologies, Bengaluru, India

This paper deals with the numerical experiments for early prediction of muffler performance at the design stage. In this experiment a Reactive Muffler is developed and validated numerically compared to traditional built and test process. Read More

Numerical Analysis of Copper Heat Sink with Different Micro Pin Fins

S. V. Jadhav [1], P. M. Pawar [1],
[1] SVERI's College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India

Micro heat sinks can be widely used for cooling in modern microelectronic high heat flux components where the amount of heat generated sometimes exceeds the limit which the system can withstand. Microstructures when introduced into the channels of heat sinks in form of micro fins enhance ... Read More

Numerical Simulation of Optimization of Process Parameters of Micro Wire EDM of Al-SiC Alloys Using COMSOL Software

K. V. S. Dheeraj [1], M. V. B. M. Kumar [1], M. Rithvik [1], T. Ramesh [1]
[1] National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Micro Wire EDM (Electro Discharge Machine) process is a highly reliable and non-conventional process to manufacture precise and accurate complex shapes in various types of conducting materials. The accuracy of this process is measured in micrometres, thus making it superior to other ... Read More

Stress Analysis on All-Ceramic Specimens of Different Geometries During Thermalcycling Tests

D. Fabris [1], B. Henriques [2], J. C. M. Souza [1], J. Guimarães [1], M. Fredel [1]
[1] Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
[2] Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Blumenau, SC, Brazil; and CMEMS-Uminho, Universidade do Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

Dental restorations can be made by different materials bonded together, which grant good mechanical resistance and aesthetic at the same time. In order to evaluate the behavior of dental restorations in the oral environment, a test, called thermocycler, is used, which simulates the ... Read More

Sensibility Analysis of Inductance Involving an E-core Magnetic Circuit for Non Homogeneous Material

K. Z. Gomes [1], T. A. G. Tolosa [1], E. V. S. Pouzada [1],
[1] Mauá Institute of Technology, São Caetano do Sul, SP, Brazil

In this work, a methodology is developed, based on the application of finite element method in the frequency domain, using the COMSOL Multiphyics software, aiming the sensibility analysis of inductance calculation involving some configurations of an E-core magnetic circuit. Such ... Read More

Análise de Influência da Utilização de Propriedades Termodependentes na Simulação de Juntas Soldadas

A. A. S. B. Cruz [1], N. S. B. da Silva [1],
[1] Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PB, Brasil

Visando minimizar os cálculos envolvidos em simulações numéricas de juntas soldadas e diminuir a quantidade de informações necessárias, busca-se fazer simplificações que não tenham influências consideráveis nos resultados. Para o presente trabalho, analisou-se, através do COMSOL ... Read More

Modelling Heat and Mass Transfer in Microreactor for Methanol to Hydrocarbons

P. A. Delou [1,3], V. Degirmenci [2,3],
[1] Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
[2] University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
[3] Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Recently, increasing availability of natural gas, due to the shale gas, raises the attention to the conversion of methane. Methanol-to-Hydrocarbons reaction (MTH) plays an important role in this route where methanol synthesized through syngas is converted into hydrocarbons, such as ... Read More