All posts by Bridget Cunningham
An Analysis of Syngas Combustion in a Round-Jet Burner
By combining the Reacting Flow interface and the Heat Transfer in Solids interface, we can study the syngas combustion in a round-jet burner. Get details…
Simulating the Insertion of a Snap Hook
Snap hooks, a type of fastener that involves the insertion of a hook into a slot, are found in the automotive industry. Simulation can be used to analyze their insertion and removal.
Modeling with Linearly Polarized Plane Waves
We use the Detecting the Orientation of a Metallic Cylinder Embedded in a Dielectric Shell model to demonstrate a specialized background field feature designed for linearly polarized plane waves.
COMSOL Multiphysics Wins 2014 Product of the Year Award
In 2014, COMSOL Multiphysics® was awarded the NASA Tech Briefs‘ Readers’ Choice Product of the Year. Learn more about the award and how it reflects the future of design engineering.
Exploring the Natural Strength of Limpet Teeth
Fun fact: Spider silk used to be considered the strongest natural material in the world. That is, until researchers from the University of Portsmouth identified a new winner: limpet teeth.
Using Simulation to Optimize Biopharmaceutical Processes
Did you know that you can use COMSOL Multiphysics® to study biopharmaceutical processes? Examples include pharmaceutical mixers, injection devices, dielectrophoretic separation, and more >>
In the Spotlight: Conserving and Restoring Art with Light
Did you know that 2015 is known as the Year of Light? Further, light can be used to conserve and restore historic paintings and artwork. Learn more in this blog post.
Improving the Operational Lifetime of a Reciprocating Engine
Many of today’s motor vehicles rely on reciprocating piston engines as their source of power. Multibody dynamics analysis can be used to analyze the operation and performance of these engines.
Using Numeric TEM Ports in Your Modeling Processes
In this blog post, get an introduction to the Numeric TEM Ports feature for modeling transmission lines, with an example of a notch filter with a split ring resonator.
Lab-on-Paper Technology Enhances Medical Diagnostics
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island built upon lateral flow test technology to facilitate the diagnosis of more complex conditions. Get the full story…
The Motions and Mechanics of a Truck-Mounted Crane
The Truck Mounted Crane tutorial model analyzes the forces on the cylinders and hinges of a crane during an operating cycle, combining multibody dynamics and structural analyses.
Simulating an Ideal Stirred Tank Reactor System
The Generic CSTR reactor type in the Reaction Engineering interface can be used to easily model continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTRs), or ideal stirred tank reactors.
Evaluating the Instability of a Space Arc Frame
Picture the Louvre Pyramid in France: This is a real-world example of a space arc frame. Simulation can be used to evaluate instability in this type of structure.
2015: A Year Celebrating Light and Light-Based Technologies
The UN General Assembly designated 2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies. Take a look at a few interesting technologies in which light plays a crucial role.
The Science Behind Stained Glass
From the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows in Chicago to the Mapparium at The Mary Eddy Baker Library in Boston, we go over the history behind stunning stained glass windows.
Enhancing the Design of Biconical Antennas with Simulation
Biconical antennas are an important component when conducting electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing for consumer electronics. RF simulation can be used to enhance their design.
Happy Birthday, André-Marie Ampère
André-Marie Ampère is recognized today as a founder of electrodynamics. Learn about the life and accomplishments of this French physicist and mathematician.
From Books to Technology: Pop-Up Fabrication Techniques
Fabricated “pop up” books aren’t just for kids: Researchers are using the same fabrication techniques to turn 2D micro- and nanostructures into extended 3D layouts.
Simulating Vibration and Noise in a Washing Machine
When designing a washing machine, you must account for a nonuniform distribution of clothing during operation. Simulation can be used to analyze vibration and noise in this household device.
Personal Thermal Management with Highly Insulating Clothing
Brr! Stanford University research suggests that by wearing highly insulating clothing, we can reduce or even eliminate the need for traditional heating systems! Read more >>
Biomechanical Model Evaluates Human Response to Vibrations
Take a look at a biomechanical model of the human body in a sitting posture, which can be used to analyze how vibrations (like those from a moving vehicle) affect different parts of the body.
Modeling a Surface Micromachined Accelerometer
There are plenty of MEMS manufacturing techniques, but surface micromachining is preferred because it can merge electronic components and freely moving mechanical parts onto one substrate.
Modeling Beam Neutralization with a Charge Exchange Cell
A charge exchange cell refers to an area of high-density gas that is placed in the path of an ion beam. You can model a charge exchange cell to analyze its neutralization efficiency.
An Analysis of Caustic Surface Generation at the Vdara® Hotel
The Vdara® hotel on the Las Vegas strip has a unique crescent-shaped design that unfortunately contributed to the development of a caustic surface on the hotel’s pool deck.