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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The existing lithium ion battery model in COMSOL’s Multiphysics software is extended to include the thermal effects. The thermal behavior of a lithium ion battery is studied during the galvanostatic discharge process with and without a pulse. The existing lithium ion battery model in ... Read More
As the most important component of the entire lithium-ion battery, the electrodes, their design which ultimately determines the quantity and speed of lithium storage, directly affects the capacity, power density, and energy density of the battery. The electrochemical and thermal ... Read More
The performance and rechargeability of zinc-air batteries are found to be significantly influenced by the microstructure of the zinc anode [1]. It is evident that features such as porosity, connectivity, and spatial distribution of solid phases exert a considerable influence on ionic ... Read More
Lead-acid battery is a reversible battery used generally automotive industry. A lead-acid battery cell contains two electrodes with pasted active material, an electrolyte and a separator. Electrode transmits current with electrons whereas electrolyte transmits current with ions. A grid ... Read More
Over time, rechargeable batteries degrade and eventually stop working. You see some combination of declining capacity, rapid self-discharge, and reduced power. Degradation mode depends on battery design, but also on the application. Often, multiple physical processes contribute to ... Read More
Climate change and concerns over the reliable supplies of hydrocarbons are aiding in the focus on Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs). The Lithium-ion battery as a better solution for energy storage in automobile applications is briefly introduced. Adverse effects ... Read More
In the fast growing but also highly competitive market of battery-powered power tools short charging times are essential to achieve customer acceptance and to create unique selling propositions. To prevent loss of performance and fast charging capability due to cell aging, the knowledge ... Read More
Modeling of mass transport is an important step in evaluating lithium-ion battery electrolytes and understanding cell performance. For high-power applications, concentration gradients in the electrolyte lead to limiting currents, which limit the power-density of the battery. The model ... Read More
Sodium/metal chloride storage batteries, used in hybrid propulsion applications, provide high energy and power densities safely and reliably. To understand the dynamics of electrochemical cycling, a high-temperature sodium/ferrous chloride storage cell was modeled in two dimensions. The ... Read More
This research proposed a novel battery thermal management system that utilized the heat pipe coupling composite fin (HPCF) which consisted of aluminum fin, phase change material and liquid cooling tube. By using battery module, heat transfer module and CFD module of COMSOL, the ... Read More