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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Modeling of the Ladle Furnace Preheating with a Graphite Heating Rod
This work, which is done in the framework of the SisAl Pilot EU project, presents the use of the COMSOL Multiphysics® software for simulating ladle furnace preheating. The SisAl Pilot project aims at optimising the silicon production in Europe by recycling materials and using a carbon ... Read More
3-Dimensional Analysis of Coupled Heat and Mass Transfer in a Thermochemical Heat Storage System
1 Problem Description Most studies for investigating heat and mass transfer phenomena in sorption storage systems use 1D or 2D numerical models. These are inadequate for analyzing processes in more complex geometries used in current prototypes. We present here a 3D model for the ... Read More
Analysis and Comparison of Modeling Approaches for Heat Pipes
A novel injection molding tool temperature control system based on heat pipes is being researched at the Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI). This temperature control technology offers great potential for improving product quality and saving energy in the production ... Read More
Modelling of Desaturation/Resaturation of Geological Repository Barriers Considering Gas Generation
Geological repository for highly radioactive waste disposal is a system of engineered and natural barriers. The objective of this system is to contain and isolate waste and protect the environment and humans from ionizing radiation. For the evaluation of performance of engineered ... Read More
Uncertainty Quantification and Propagation in Multiphysics Modeling of the PVT Growth of SiC Crystal
The wide bandgap semiconductor silicon carbide (SiC) has drawn increasing attention in recent years as a promising material for high-power, high-frequency, and high-temperature operating devices. These outstanding properties of SiC make it a good candidate to replace silicon in many ... Read More
3D CFD Simulation of a PEM Fuel Cell Electrochemistry
Fuel cells are considered one of the most promising alternatives to conventional energy sources due to their high energy efficiency and only water from the exhaust. Accurate modeling of the fuel cell electrochemistry is crucial to optimize fuel cell performance. In this study, we ... Read More
High Fidelity Multiphase Modelling of Hydrogenics in Zero Gap Alkaline Water Electrolyzer
Electrolytic hydrogen production stands as a beacon of promise within the realm of sustainable energy technologies, owing to its remarkable potential for yielding hydrogen with high energy efficiency and enabling long-term energy storage. Among the gamut of hydrogen production ... Read More
Improved CFD Simulation of Free Radical Polymerization in a Flow Microreactor with Additional Reaction Steps
The complete modelling of free radical polymerization (FRP) in a flow microreactor is dependent upon various transport processes - mass, momentum and heat transfer alongwith chemical reaction. And top of that, all processes are coupled to each other thus making modelling and simulation ... Read More
Non-uniform magnetic field-induced performance alteration of a topology-optimized PBMR
Packed bed microreactors (PBMR) and ferrofluids are independently enormously used in a broad range of applications in the healthcare sector. In a PBMR, one of the primary factors for controlling the reaction rate is the bed porosity which immediately affects the catalyst distribution and ... Read More
Beyond the limits of mass transfer: How pillar electrodes influence electrochemical reactors
Electrochemistry is inherent a surface process, requiring the transport of reagents towards the electrode surface. In electrochemical reactors this typically results in mass transfer limitation problems, limiting the yield and efficiency of the reactor. While the academic community is ... Read More