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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Computational Fluid Dynamicsx

Fluid Dynamics Modeling of an Industrial Wet Chemical Process Bath for the Si-Solar Cell Production

L. Mohr [1], M. Zimmer [1], A. Moldovan [1], M. Menschick [2], B. Mandlmeier [2],
[1] Fraunhofer Institut for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Freiburg, Germany
[2] Singulus Technology AG, Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

Silicon solar cells are produced in a series of different process steps in which wet-chemical etching and rinsing steps have a considerable influence on the quality of the wafers. Etching baths are used for surface structuring or intended etch back. Examples therefore are texturing, ... Read More

Heat Transfer Modeling for Thermal Stimulation of Near Wellbore Using COMSOL Multiphysics®

M. Mohammed [1],
[1] Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Sachsen, Germany

The performance of the oil reservoir is decisively determined by the hydraulic permeability of the rock and the possible flow paths. During the production phase, the petrophysical properties of the rock may deteriorate due to highly viscous oil deposits, especially in the near of the ... Read More

A Plasma Torch Model

B. Chiné [1],
[1] Costa Rica Institute of Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Cartago, Costa Rica

Plasma torches are used in processing of materials and in energy industry for producing plasma. In this work we use the Equilibrium DC Discharge physics interface of COMSOL Multiphysics® to model a DC non- transferred arc plasma torch, under hypothesis of local thermodynamic equilibrium. ... Read More

Reactive Transport Modeling of CO2 in Carbonate Rocks: Single Pore Model

P. Agrawal [1], J. Koskamp [1], A. Raoof [1], M. Wolthers [1],
[1] Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Dissolution of calcite plays an important role in various processes such as enhanced oil and gas recovery, CO2 sequestration, and groundwater transport for the drinking water production. Dissolution rates predicted by pore scale and continuum scale models are often faster than the ... Read More

Compressible Flow Modelling Applied to Depressurization Process

V. Bruyère [1], T. Paris [2], P. Namy [1],
[1] SIMTEC, Grenoble, France
[2] CEA DAM, Is-sur-Tille, France

In order to predict and optimize the design of pipes and reservoirs during a depressurization process, the gas behavior must be precisely understood. Numerical modeling is an effective tool to study and understand the effect of each gas properties on the gas behavior. Nevertheless, ... Read More

Damping in Dense Gas Acoustic Structure Interaction

J. P. M. Smeulers [1], H. P. Pereboom [1], N. González Díez [1],
[1] TNO, Delft, The Netherlands

Large centrifugal compressors, which are commonly applied in the oil and gas and in the process industry, may fail due to vibrations of the impeller. These vibrations are induced by pressure pulsations in a compressor stage. These vibrations can be especially strong in so-called dense ... Read More

COMSOL Multiphysics® Used for Simulating Biological Remodeling

S. Di Stefano [1], A. Grillo [1], M. Carfagna [1], M. Knodel [1],
[1] Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy

In this work, we present a mathematical model formulated to simulate the mechanical behavior of articular cartilage. Biological tissues of this kind can be modeled as fiber-reinforced porous media, filled with an interstitial fluid and exhibiting a process of remodeling [2]. With this ... Read More

Simulating the Effect of Groundwater Flow and Heterogeneity on Borehole Thermal Energy Storage

M. Possemiers [1], L. De Henau [1], J. Van Steenwinkel [1],
[1] AGT - Advanced Groundwater Techniques, Aartselaar, Belgium

In Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES), also called closed loop ground source heat pumps (GSHP) or closed systems, the thermal energy is stored and recovered with a closed hydraulic circuit consisting of one or more boreholes with vertical heat exchangers. The heat exchangers consist ... Read More

How Apps Can Support COMSOL Multiphysics® Users?

G. Petrone [1], C. Barbagallo [1],
[1] BE CAE & Test, Catania, Italy

Disposing of easy-to-use COMSOL Multiphysics® app to exploit FE-based simulations represents an important opportunity for people working in several industrial areas – from the electronics to the process engineering. In supplying consultancy services, Engineers at BE CAE & Test ... Read More

Innovation of Combustion Particle Control Technologies Assisted by Numerical Modeling

D. Rubinetti [1],
[1] Institute of Biomass and Resource Efficiency, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Windisch, Switzerland

Worldwide efforts to promote the use of renewable energies include combustion-based technologies that produce substantial amounts of pollutants. In order to control the environmental impact a proper treatment of exhaust gases is required. This study describes the development of a ... Read More