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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Structural Mechanics and Thermal Stressesx

Si-Infiltrated SiC Lattices in Elevated Temperatures: A Thermo-Mechanical Analysis

E. Rezaei [1],
[1] EPFL, Lugano, Switzerland

Si-infiltrated SiC porous composites exist in different forms composed of cores of cellular ceramic and skin plates of ceramic matrix composites. Due to high thermal conductivity, low coefficient of thermal expansion, high elastic modulus and high strength, the final product can be a ... Read More

Simulation of Electro-Thermal Behavior of an Overlap Solder Interconnection

A. Koushki [1],
[1] Rostock University, Rostock, Germany

Solder connections are one of the most essential parts of the PCBs. Despite many well-known scientific works that have been done about overlap solder interconnection properties, such as fracture, fatigue and reliability studies, little attention have been given to the investigation of ... Read More

Bloch Waves in an Infinite, Periodically-perforated Sheet

W. Maysenhölder[1]
[1]Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics, Stuttgart, Germany

Bloch waves in infinite periodic structures – much in vogue in the present metamaterial age – can be conveniently studied by COMSOL Multiphysics® software. This is demonstrated by a simple, yet rich two-dimensional example: a perforated sheet with square symmetry. Instead of plane waves ... Read More

An App for Additive Manufacturing Design Assessment

B. Lazaro Toralles [1], S. Afazov [1], A. Yaghi [1], W. A. D. Denmark [1], A.N. Holloway [1],
[1] The Manufacturing Technology Centre Ltd., Coventry, United Kingdom

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is home to the UK’s National Centre for Net Shape and Additive Manufacturing, offering integrated solutions to potential end users, supply chain companies or equipment providers using a three phase approach: discovery, demonstration and pilot ... Read More

Electron Beam Crystallization of Amorphous Silicon Thin Films

S. Saager [1],
[1] Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP), Dresden, Germany

A promising method for low cost production of efficient silicon thin film solar cells is the electron beam physical vapor deposition (EB-PVD) of high purity amorphous silicon (a-Si) layers with high deposition rates up to 300 nm/s [1] followed by crystallization. This study focuses on EB ... Read More

M4B, a Tool for the Analysis of THQM Behavior of Soils and Its Interaction with Building Foundations

J. Alonso [1], V. Navarro [1], M. Moya [1],
[1] Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain

The Geoenvironmental Engineering Group of the University of Castilla-La Mancha is developing a computational tool, M4B, for describing the influence of environmental loads on the deformation behavior of soils and its interaction with building foundations. This tool comprises a set of ... Read More

Simulation of a Climate Chamber with Rapid Temperature and Humidity Response for Small-Angle Neutron Scattering

L. Holitzner [1],
[1] Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI), Villigen, Switzerland

We have developed a small environmental chamber to expose a sample to adjustable climate conditions. This climate chamber will be used as sample environment for small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) experiments. SANS is a favorable measuring method, to explore structural changes on the ... Read More

Development of a Package for a Triaxial High-G Accelerometer Optimized for High Signal Fidelity

R. Langkemper [1], R. Külls [1], J. Wilde [2], S. Nau [1], S. Schopferer [1],
[1] Fraunhofer-Institut für Kurzzeitdynamik, Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI, Freiburg, Germany
[2] Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Institut für Mikrosystemtechnik, Freiburg, Germany

Acceleration is an important quantity to be measured in high-speed dynamics. A new piezoresistive sensor for the measurement of high-amplitude, short-duration transient accelerations of up to 100,000 g has been developed at the Fraunhofer EMI. Its figure of merit (sensitivity x resonance ... Read More

Virtual Commissioning of Large Machines with COMSOL Multiphysics® Software

K. Kryniski [1], A. Trangard [1],
[1] ABB Corporate Research, Västerås, Sweden

In addition to using advanced functions built-into the engine of the COMSOL Multiphysics® software, we integrate dynamic properties of rotating components that are measured or pre-computed. Here, it is shown how to integrate fluid-film characteristics and take advantage of post ... Read More

Numerical Analysis of an Ultrasonic Technology for Food Dehydration Intensification

R. R. Andres [1], E. Riera [1],
[1] Grupo de Sistemas y Tecnologías Ultrasónicas (GSTU), ITEFI, CSIC, Madrid, Spain

Food dehydration processes assisted by high-power ultrasound (HPU) have become an efficient technology with a great potential in its implementation. To produce the desired effects in the samples, it is necessary that the dehydration system, composed by a HPU transducer and an ultrasonic ... Read More