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Simulation of Flow in a Rectangular Channel of a PEM Fuel Cell

A. L. R. Paulino [1], E. Robalinho [2], E. F. Cunha [1], M. Linardi [1], R. R. Passos [3], E. I. Santiago [1]
[1] Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares – IPEN/CNEN, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
[2] Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares – IPEN/CNEN, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; and Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – IFRS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
[3] Universidade Federal do Amazonas – UFAM, Manaus, AM, Brazil

The performance of a PEMFC depends on several factors, including the flow inside gas channels. Low gas velocity inside the channel can make water management more difficult, possibly causing water to accumulate and condense in certain regions of the cell. In the present work, COMSOL ... Read More

Numerical Optimization Strategy for Determining 3D Flow Fields in Microfluidics

A. Eden [1], M. Sigurdson [1], C. D. Meinhart [1], I. Mezic [1],
[1] University of California - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Measurement of three dimensional, three component velocity fields is central to the development of effective micromixers for bioassays and lab-on-chip mixing applications. We present a hybrid experimental-numerical method for the generation of 3D flow information from 2D particle image ... Read More

Microfluidic Simulation of a Separation System of T.cruzi from Blood Samples

S. L. Florez [1], M. J. Noguera [1], A. L. Campaña [1], J. C. Cruz [1], J. F. Osma [2],
[1] Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
[2] Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics Center, University of Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia

In 2014, it was estimated that there are between 6 to 7 million people worldwide infected by Chagas disease and approximately 25 million people are currently at risk. The parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) causes this disease and according to the World Health Organization (WHO) it can ... Read More

Linear Water Wave Propagation around Structures

L. Martinelli, and A. Lamberti
Universita di Bologna, Italy

Objective of this contribution is to show how to implement the Mild Slope Equations with COMSOL Multiphysics. These equations are commonly used to study the propagation of waves in harbors. Some interesting features are presented, namely the use of weak terms (used for the modelling of ... Read More

Simulation of Mass Transfer in a Microfluidic Experiment Using the Moving Mesh Method

K. Weisbrod[1], R. Roberts[1], R. Chamberlin[1], S. Yarbro[1]
[1]Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, NM, USA

Multiphase flow in a microreactor was studied numerically for two immiscible liquids. Validation of the model was sought by simulating the flow behavior and mass transfer characteristics of a neutralization reaction described in the literature. Contact angles, interfacial tension and the ... Read More

Using COMSOL® for the Development of the UK’s Second Hyperloop Prototype

A. Jocas [1], I. C. H, Chan [1], A. Malekos [1], H. P. Chan [1],
[1] The University of Edinburgh, UK

Hyperloop is a future concept of mass transportation proposed by Elon Musk. It uses electromagnetic propulsion to accelerate a passenger or cargo pod through a low-pressure tube. HYPED, the University of Edinburgh’s Hyperloop Team has created a prototype that uses linear halbach arrays ... Read More

Modeling of Substrate Plate Preheating to Predict Efficiency in the Electron Beam Melting Process

M.Michatz [1], S. Janson [2], G. Schlick [3], I. Kühne [4], A. Frey [5],
[1] University of Applied Science, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Augsburg, Germany; Fraunhofer Research Institution for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology IGCV, Augsburg, Germany
[2] iwb Application Center Augsburg part of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Augsburg, Germany
[3] Fraunhofer Research Institution for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology IGCV, Augsburg, Germany
[4] Heilbronn University, Faculty of Technology and Economics, Künzelsau, Germany
[5] University of Applied Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Augsburg, Germany

Additive Manufacturing is revolutionizing the industrial sector for complex and individualized metallic components. The most limiting factor of the widely established laser beam melting technology is the scan velocity due to inertia of the mirrors [1]. In electron beam melting (EBM), ... Read More

Modeling Approach to Facilitate Thermal Energy Management with Phase Change Materials (PCM)

D. Rubinetti [1], D. A. Weiss [1], A. Chaudhuri [2], D. Kraniotis [2],
[1] Institute of Thermal and Fluid-Engineering, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
[2] Department of Civil Engineering and Energy Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway

Thermal energy storage systems receive notable attention within the framework of energy management due to their ability of bridging thermal energy demand and supply, thus leading to an overall efficiency increase. The key component in such systems are materials which convert ... Read More

The Effect of Microchannel Geometry on Dispersing Solute Asymmetries

A. Taylor [1], D. Harris [1],
[1] Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

Within the field of microfluidics, scientists and engineers have found ways to manipulate flow at the micron scale in order to downsize standard experimental procedures. These techniques boast faster results while consuming less resources. Microfluidic devices can be used for point-of ... Read More

Modeling Ion Motion in a Miniaturized Ion Mobility Spectrometer

S. Barth, and S. Zimmermann
Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Lübeck, Germany

Ion mobility spectrometry provides fast detection of very low concentrations of chemical substances. Simple instrumentation combined with high sensitivity and high selectivity are the advantages of this technique. One well established field of application is the detection of hazardous ... Read More

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