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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Simulation of the Arc Motion in Low-Voltage Surge Protection Devices
Nowadays, surge protection devices are widely used in electrical grids to suppress over voltages during transient conditions caused by voltage surges and to prevent damages of industrial or household devices. The working principle is based on the initiation of an arc with a burning ... Read More
Simulations on an Ion Transfer by Gas Flow Device for Chemistry Studies of Superheavy Elements
The synthesis of the superheavy elements and investigations of their nuclear, atomic and chemical properties are at the scientific forefront. Experiments are challenging due to the extremely low production rates and short half-lives [1]. A new universal high-density gas stopping cell ... Read More
A Multiphysics Approach Towards a Sustainable Future: SC Cables for Next-Generation Fusion Reactors
In recent years, the optimization of high-temperature superconductors (HTS) has shown promising potential for developing advanced cable layouts aimed at the realization of practical fusion reactors. Despite their excellent performance in terms of electromagnetic and mechanical stability, ... Read More
Contact Resistance and Joule Heating
Simulation of thermal and electrical contact resistance of welding torch nozzles In modern engineering and scientific research, accurate modeling of contact resistances, both electrical and thermal, plays a crucial role in the design and analysis of technical systems. Our project ... Read More
Electrothermoplasmonic Flow in Gold Nanoparticle Suspensions
Efficient mixing and pumping of liquids at the microscale is a technology that is still to be optimized. The combination of an AC electric field with a small temperature gradient leads to a strong electrothermal flow that can be used for multiple purposes. Combining simulations and ... Read More
Evaluation of Different Parallelization Strategies on a Cluster for Parametric Sweep in EC_NDT
As part of its research, the Group of Electrical Engineering Paris (GeePs) uses the COMSOL Multiphysics® software for applications in an Electrical Engineering context. At present, a multitude of problems, such as artificial intelligence and the database generation that goes with it, ... Read More
Explosive Boiling of Thin Cu Wires: Experiments and Simulations
The simplicity, reliability and low costs of electro-mechanical breakers have made them the workhorse for the interruption of low voltage short-circuit currents. In the presence of a short circuit, the contacts of the breaker heat up, and a bridge of molten metal forms between the pair ... Read More
Frequency-Controlled Manipulation of Particles in a Liquid Column Based on AC Dielectrophoresis
In this paper, the topic of frequency-controlled manipulation of sinking particles in a stationary liquid column based on AC dielectrophoresis is studied in depth. Particles sink downwards within a liquid column due to the gravitational force. In doing so, they are subjected to Stokes ... Read More
Gas Treatment by Induction Heating: Process Evaluation via Homogenized Modelling Approach
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
Introduction of a Magneto‐Elastic Constitutive Law in COMSOL Multiphysics® for the Numerical Simulation of a Magneto‐Mechanical Characterization Setup
As part of its research, the Group of Electrical Engineering – Paris (GeePs) uses the COMSOL Multiphysics® software for applications such as material modelling in Electrical Engineering, electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic non-destructive testing. Some problems involve ... Read More