All posts by Caty Fairclough
Improving Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Efficiency with CFD Simulation
Vertical-axis wind turbines are easier to install and maintain than horizontal-axis devices, but they also have low peak efficiencies and struggle with starting torque. Enter CFD simulation.
Efficiently Optimizing Solar Dish Receiver Designs
By building a simulation application of a solar dish receiver, you can efficiently test different geometries for the dish cavity to determine the optimized shape for your design.
Analyzing the Structural Integrity of an Induction Motor with Simulation
The AC induction motor was invented by either Nikola Tesla or Galileo Ferraris, depending on who you ask. Either way, you can evaluate the structural integrity of this device with simulation.
Analyzing a Silicon Solar Cell Design with the Semiconductor Module
You can model a solar (or photovoltaic) cell consisting of a 1D Si p-n junction using the Semiconductor Module add-on. We feature a tutorial model to provide more details.
Analyzing the Mechanical Performance of a Tricycle Frame Design
Tricycles have 3 wheels and countless uses due to their extra support and load capacity. Design a tricycle that meets safety requirements by analyzing its mechanical performance.
Finding an Accurate Model to Study Blood Flow Around a Stent
Biomedical example involving CFD simulation: In order to analyze the blood flow around an arterial stent, you need a fluid model that can describe blood’s non-Newtonian behavior.
Studying an Innovative Wireless Power Transfer Method with Simulation
Current wireless power transfer technology involves charging pads or stands. Disney Research is using simulation to investigate an innovative method called quasistatic cavity resonance (QSCR).
Predict Thermal Drift in Microwave Filters Using Multiphysics Simulation
When subjected to high-power loads and harsh environmental conditions, microwave filters can experience thermal drift. One way to predict this unwanted effect is with multiphysics simulation.