See How Modeling and Simulation Is Used Across Industries
Multiphysics modeling and simulation drives innovation across industries and academia — as is evidenced by the many uses showcased in the technical papers and posters presented by engineers, researchers, and scientists at the COMSOL Conference each year.
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Introduction: Polymer materials are increasingly used in machine elements such as seals and plain bearings. In particular, PEEK has gained attention for use in wind turbine applications due to its strength and resistance to harsh operating conditions. However, its low thermal ... Read More
The thermoelectric response of a nanoscale device can be characterized by measuring either the open-circuit thermovoltage or the closed-circuit thermocurrent. While theoretically equivalent through the device's conductance, the thermocurrent measurement offers significant practical ... Read More
The investigation into the cooling performance of the UniVessel® SU 10 L was conducted through a series of studies utilizing Conjugate Heat Transfer and Heat Transfer in Solids, focusing on design iterations to optimize the cooling channel. The studies aimed to assess temperature ... Read More
Pultrusion of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites presents challenges due to the complexity of achieving uniform curing, particularly when transitioning from traditional thermosetting resins to sustainable, recyclable thermoplastic options. Effective control over parameters like ... Read More
For the first time, a comprehensive coupled 2D electrothermal and elastoplastic transient model of a second-generation planar-gate 4H-SiC vertical MOSFET was developed using COMSOL Multiphysics® to evaluate device behavior under extreme short-circuit conditions (T=300-1500 K). Such ... Read More
Induction heating (IH) [1] is a good candidate for decarbonization of chemical processes: energy savings, process intensification and production costs reduction [2-5]. Heat can be generated directly into the reactor at the surface in contact with the gas flux passing through a specific ... Read More
Integrating exothermic and endothermic reactions within a single reactor offers a promising strategy to enhance overall thermal efficiency. However, existing systems often suffer from limited heat transfer performance due to design and heat transfer constraints. To overcome this ... Read More
In the context of numerical simulation with COMSOL Multiphysics, the implementation of digital twin models for continuous monitoring represents one of the most promising frontiers for improving diagnostics, efficiency and process control in complex systems. In particular, digital twins ... Read More
The material wood is frequently used in construction industry for several elements such as window frames. However, as a hygrothermal material, wood is sensitive to moisture induced damage. In this context, the moisture uptake of wood based windows logged with an integrated relative ... Read More
Arc welding is a widely used process in heavy industry for the assembly of metallic components. To ensure high-quality welds, it is essential to understand both the welding process and the complex interactions within the melt pool. Numerical simulation is employed as a predictive tool to ... Read More