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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Fully-Coupled Transient Modeling of a Highly Miniaturized Electrostatic Pull-In Driven Micropump

Wolfgang Hölzl1, Martin Seidl1, Gabriele Schrag1
1Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany

We present a problem-adapted finite element model, which enables the design of a novel type of a highly miniaturized, electrostatic MEMS membrane pump, as well as the investigation and the optimization of its operation. The electro-mechanical actuation scheme constitutes a strongly ... Read More

Gas Treatment by Induction Heating: Process Evaluation via Homogenized Modelling Approach

M.Dumont1, A. Essyed2, X.H. Pham2, L. Truong-Phuoc2, J.-M. Nhut2, C. Pham-Huu2
1EMDPI, Jam Consulting, Grenoble, France
2ICPEES, UMR 7515 CNRS-University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France

Induction heating (IH) [1] is an electrically driven process useful for decarbonization of the industry. It can be used for electrification of chemical processes to replace traditional heating with gas burner and avoid CO2 emission. This kind of process can be used to heat efficiently ... Read More

Heat Exchange Mechanisms in Energy Quay Walls: Field Observations and Numerical Analysis

M. Gerola1, F. Cecinato1, J.K. Haasnoot2, P.J. Vardon3
1Earth science “A. Desio” department, University of Milan
2CRUX Engineering BV
3Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology

The increasing demand for energy and the need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels in response to climate change have spurred the exploration of renewable energy sources. Energy Geostructures address these issues by providing at the same time mechanical support to overlying structures and ... Read More

Heat Transfers and Solid Mechanics in Microarchitectured Materials Using Periodic Homogenization

F. Viry1, J.-D. Wheeler1, P. Namy1
1SIMTEC, Grenoble (France)

Microarchitectured materials are generally made of different compounds bound at the microscopic level using a periodic pattern. This results in a macroscopic material with new properties arising from each of the individual compound properties and the way the microarchitecture binds them. ... Read More

HETT22 – A COMSOL® App to Accurately Simulate, Plan and Monitor Concrete Castings

Daniel Ericsson1, Mikael Westerholm2, Tom Fredvik3, Mats Emborg4, Jonas Carlswärd4
1Deflexional AB, Sweden
2Heidelberg Materials Cement Sverige AB, Sverige
3Heidelberg Materials Sement Norge AS, Norway
4Heidelberg Materials Betong Sverige AB, Sweden

HETT22 is a software developed through joint efforts by Deflexional and Heidelberg Materials. It enables construction companies to accurately simulate, plan and monitor heat and strength development in concrete after castings. Leveraging the power of the COMSOL Multiphysics® software, ... Read More

High Speed Inductive eRPS Sensor Error Reduction Using COMSOL Multiphysics®

Jean-David Wheeler1, Thierry Chauchard2, Franck Nieceron2, Patrick Namy1, Jean-Marc Dedulle1, Bertrand Varoquie2
1SIMTEC, 5 rue Félix Poulat, 38000 Grenoble, France
2CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE France SAS, Av Paul Ourliac - BP 83649, 31036 Toulouse Cedex 1, France

Modern electrical vehicle motors require a precise current control over the rotation of the rotor. These motors have high performance, but their control requirement impose a precise knowledge of the rotor angular position. Rotor position sensor (RPS) are traditionally designed using ... Read More

IAV’s Multi-Purpose 3D Coupling Solution for Electro-Physicochemical Battery Models via COMSOL API

Dr. Jakob Hilgert1, Jochen Schäffner1, Dr. Maria Kalugirou1
1IAV GmbH

The development of batteries for automotive application is progressing rapidly. It goes hand in hand with a rising demand for scarce raw materials. Diversification of cell chemistries is a promising approach to respond to market fluctuations and at the same time minimize system costs. A ... Read More

Indoor Thermal Analysis of a Storehouse

R. Sinatra1, S. Cagliari1, A. Barbagallo1, G. Petrone1
1BE CAE & Test S.r.l., Viale Africa 170 - Sc.A, 95129, Catania, ITALY

The aim of this study is to evaluate the airflow thermal distribution inside a storehouse in different operational conditions. A warehouse of 12,600 m3 in volume is considered for fluid-dynamical and thermal analysis. Coupled Navier-Stokes and energy equations are solved considering or ... Read More

Induction Heating Modelling for Reheating Steel Blooms

Ted Sjöberg1, Gustav Häggström1, Mattias Gärdsback2, Stefan Marth1
1Swerim
2Alleima

For reheating steel slabs in the steel industry fossil energy like natural gas or oil-based fuels is commonly used. Induction heating is one possible way on the transition towards a carbon free steel industry. To support the industries ambition to change from furnaces with fossil energy ... Read More

Influence of Materials and Packaging Solutions on Thermal Behaviour of Power Modules

Giulio Galfré1, Chiara Spano2, Paolo Aufiero1, Valentina Bertana1
1Politecnico di Torino
2Politecnico di Torino, VISHAY Semiconductor Italiana S.P.A

Nowadays, designing ever more efficient power modules requires complex materials and more innovative methodologies. To significantly reduce the lead time of the devices and decrease the costs, especially during the prototyping and the testing phases, a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) can ... Read More