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Setting the derivative of a dependent variable(equal to zero) and assigning it to a boundary
Posted May 7, 2012, 11:26 a.m. EDT 1 Reply
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Could someone give me a pointer on how I could take the derivative of a dependent variable(from a given physics interface), set it equal to zero and then assign that to a boundary?
I have tried figuring this out with no luck and also posted under this extensive post, regarding this, but received no response: www.comsol.com/community/forums/general/thread/28154/
For example, if I I have a 2D-axisymmetric model which has the electrostatic interface and I want to set the derivative of the voltage(w/r/t r) equal to zero, how do I go about that?
d(mod1.V, r) - should give the derivative of the voltage w/r/t r. Where do I define that in my model?
How do I set this equal to zero? d(mod1.V, r) = 0 - where do I put this?
Can I then assign it to a boundary or domain?
Any tips on what to look into would be greatly appreciated.
I have tried figuring this out with no luck and also posted under this extensive post, regarding this, but received no response: www.comsol.com/community/forums/general/thread/28154/
For example, if I I have a 2D-axisymmetric model which has the electrostatic interface and I want to set the derivative of the voltage(w/r/t r) equal to zero, how do I go about that?
d(mod1.V, r) - should give the derivative of the voltage w/r/t r. Where do I define that in my model?
How do I set this equal to zero? d(mod1.V, r) = 0 - where do I put this?
Can I then assign it to a boundary or domain?
Any tips on what to look into would be greatly appreciated.
1 Reply Last Post May 7, 2012, 2:00 p.m. EDT
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1 decade ago
Hi
the first derivatives of the dependent variables are already defined in COMSOL, check the doc, such as Vx Vy Vz and Vr in 2D-axi (you can also see them in the equation view (to turn on, see preferences options, or the view icon)
Then you need to add the additional equations to force these to "0"
study how COMSOL does it for tranditional BCs, some uses the derivatives
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Good luck
Ivar
the first derivatives of the dependent variables are already defined in COMSOL, check the doc, such as Vx Vy Vz and Vr in 2D-axi (you can also see them in the equation view (to turn on, see preferences options, or the view icon)
Then you need to add the additional equations to force these to "0"
study how COMSOL does it for tranditional BCs, some uses the derivatives
--
Good luck
Ivar