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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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AC/DC Electromagneticsx

Modeling of Thermal Load and Electric Fields in Microfocus X-Ray Tubes

Dr. Vladimir Burlaka1, Thorsten Fröba1
1X-RAY WorX GmbH, Siemensstraße 26, 30827 Garbsen, Germany

The thermal load on the system components is one of the technical problems in the development of microfocus X-ray tubes. To improve their stability in long-term use, it is important to understand the physical phenomena and their influence on the system stability and filament lifetime. To ... Read More

Modeling PCB Based Inductive Position Sensors with the COMSOL® AC/DC Module

Seriem Sid-Ahmed1, Lorenzo Lugani1
1Melexis Technologies SA, Bevaix, Switzerland

The growing adoption of electric vehicles has led to increased exposure of cars to stray magnetic fields. To address this issue, inductive position sensors have emerged as a viable solution due to their inherent immunity to stray magnetic fields. Widespread adoption of the inductive ... Read More

Modelling of a Knife-Based Micro-Imager: Resolution and Depth of Investigation

Benjamin Trudgill1, Ibrahim Alobaidan2, Will Carter1, Dr. David Hu1, Mark Bacciarelli1
1Weatherford International
2Imperial College London

Since the mid-1980s micro-resistivity imagers have provided borehole images using pad-type resistivity measurements. Geological features can be identified from borehole-image data, leading to improved reservoir characterisation and formation evaluation. Based either on conductive or ... Read More

Modelling of an Electric Road System with Focus on the Inductive Power Transfer

Fabian Gumpert1, Michael Schmidt1, Jan Lohbreier1
1Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

The transport sector is one of the largest emitters of climate-effecting emissions. Thus, a major transformation in this sector is necessary to achieve Germanys and EUs ambitious goals of CO2 neutrality. In these transitions, fossil fuel-based engines will be replaced by sustainable ... Read More

Numerical Modeling of Induction Brazing

V. BRUYERE1, C. DURAND2, S. ROURE2, P. NAMY1
1SIMTEC, 5 rue Felix Poulat, GRENOBLE, France
2SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, EYBENS, France

Induction brazing is a widely utilized joining process in various industries, offering efficient and localized heating for the assembly of diverse components. At Schneider Electric®, this process is used to assemble a silver piece on a copper piece. This work focuses on the advancements ... Read More

Optimizing Dielectrophoresis by Inducing Fluid Flow Using Droplet Oscillation

Marten Musiol1, Fenja Schröder1, Annalena Eckert1, Hans-Hermann Johannes1, Dieter Jahn2, Wolfgang Kowalsky1
1Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, 38106, Germany
2Institute of Microbiology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, 38106, Germany

In regular biosensors, the detected bacteria have to be in drawn towards the sensing area. To increase the sensitivity of the biosensors, bacteria should be drawn towards the sensing area, which can be achieved by dielectrophoresis (DEP). DEP is a mechanism which is used to move ... Read More

Optimizing Thermal Management of PMSM for Electric Vehicles Through Integrated Cooling System

Chayma MOHSNI1
1Capgemini Engineering

The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has spurred significant advancements in motor design to optimize their performance and efficiency. Among the key components of an electric vehicle, the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) plays a crucial role in converting electrical ... Read More

Predictive Simulations of Warpage Phenomena on Arbitrarily Patterned Silicon Wafers

Filippo Sabatini1
1Politecnico di Milano, ST Microelectronics

In this simulation, we aim to comprehend the origin and mechanism of the warpage phenomenon in patterned silicon wafers, which are key components in the field of microelectronics. This issue can become more pronounced in the presence of high global density of the patterns and can lead to ... Read More

Raytracing the Ionization Reference Gauge

Francesco Scuderi1, M.Wuest1
1Inficon Ag

In the framework of the EURAMET project 16NRM05, a novel ionization gauge was developed. The goal was to develop a more stable ionization gauge that could be suitable for standardization. The AC/DC Module and the Particle Tracing Module in COMSOL® have been used to design and model the ... Read More

Rock Fragmentation: High-Voltage Electrical Pulse Effects Investigated through Electrical Modeling

M. DAKIK1, A. ROUABHI1, H. SELLAMI1, I. THENEVIN1, K. BRU 2, Y. MENARD2
1Mines Paris, PSL University, Center for geosciences and geoengineering, 77300 Fontainebleau, France
2BRGM, F-45060 Orléans, France

Rock fragmentation is a main process in mining, quarrying, and civil engineering projects. Efficient and controlled rock fragmentation plays an important role in optimizing processes such as drilling, blasting, and comminution. However, these traditional methods often face challenges ... Read More