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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A Multiphysics Approach Towards a Sustainable Future: SC Cables for Next-Generation Fusion Reactors

S. Sparacio1, M. Fracasso1, F. Ledda1, D. Torsello1, L. Gozzelino1, G. Ghigo1, R. Gerbaldo1, F. Laviano1
1Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino 10129, Italy

In recent years, the optimization of high-temperature superconductors (HTS) has shown promising potential for developing advanced cable layouts aimed at the realization of practical fusion reactors. Despite their excellent performance in terms of electromagnetic and mechanical stability, ... Read More

Rotating Permanent Magnet Heater for Aluminium Billet

Marcello Zerbetto1, Angelo Doni1, Chiara De Massari1, Mattia Milani1
1Inova Lab s.r.l. Padova, Italy

The rotating permanent magnet heater is an high efficient system for the electromagnetic heating of Aluminium billet bifore the extrusion process. In the paper will explained how to modeling with COMSOL Multiphysics® the system form the electromagnetic point of view using the ACDC ... Read More

Unleash Power Within: Finite Element Modeling of Temporal Interference Stimulation of Phrenic Nerves

Elisa Maria Kaufmann1, Olivier Scheidegger2, Andreas Häberlin3, Thomas Niederhauser 1
1Institute of Human Centered Engineering HuCE, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel, Switzerland
2Department Neurology, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
3item Center for Translational Medicine and Biomedical Entrepreneurship, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

Introduction: Mechanical ventilation in the ICU can result in complications, including ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction (VIDD), leading to extended hospital stays and increased costs. This abstract presents a novel approach using multiple esophageal electrodes for phrenic ... Read More

Simulations on an Ion Transfer by Gas Flow Device for Chemistry Studies of Superheavy Elements

Yeqiang Wei1, Alexander Yakushev 2, Jörg Krier3, Christoph Emanuel Düllmann4
1Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
2GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany; Helmholtz-Institut Mainz, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
3GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
4Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany; Helmholtz-Institut Mainz, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

The synthesis of the superheavy elements and investigations of their nuclear, atomic and chemical properties are at the scientific forefront. Experiments are challenging due to the extremely low production rates and short half-lives [1]. A new universal high-density gas stopping cell ... Read More

Electrothermoplasmonic Flow in Gold Nanoparticle Suspensions

Emilio Ruiz-Reina1, Carlos David Gónzalez-Gómez1, Raúl A. Rica2
1University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
2University of Granada, Granada, Spain

Efficient mixing and pumping of liquids at the microscale is a technology that is still to be optimized. The combination of an AC electric field with a small temperature gradient leads to a strong electrothermal flow that can be used for multiple purposes. Combining simulations and ... Read More

Electromagnetic Simulation of High-Temperature Superconductors

K. de Mare1, R. Wesselink1
1DEMCON Multiphysics

High-temperature superconductor (HTS) technology is more and more commercially exploited, mainly for nuclear fusion reactors. The demand for HTS tape is met by multiple commercial manufacturers; there is a mature production process. With this technology now available, some other ... Read More

Evaluation of Different Parallelization Strategies on a Cluster for Parametric Sweep in EC_NDT

L.Santandrea1
1Laboratoire de Génie ́ Electrique et ́ Electronique de Paris, CNRS, Gif sur Yvette, France

As part of its research, the Group of Electrical Engineering Paris (GeePs) uses the COMSOL Multiphysics® software for applications in an Electrical Engineering context. At present, a multitude of problems, such as artificial intelligence and the database generation that goes with it, ... Read More

Shielding of Magnetic Fields of an Electrical Substation

Sybrand Zeinstra1
1Demcon Multiphysics, Enschede, the Netherlands

Normally, power lines for electrical power distribution are shielded such that there is (almost) no magnetic field outside the cable. In a substation, these cables are connected to transformers via unshielded components such as switching boards and busbars. Thus, magnetic fields are ... 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

Computational Modeling of Plasma Using Single-Fluid and Two-Fluid Modeling Approaches

Sai Likitha Siddanathi1, Lars-Goran Westerberg1, Hans O. Akerstedt 1, Henrik Wiinikka 2, Alexey Sepman2
1Luleå University of Technology
2RISE AB

Plasma, a complex fluid consisting of electrons, ions, neutrals, and excited species, exhibits both fluid-like behavior and electrical conductivity due to the presence of charge carriers. Consequently, computational modeling of plasma requires the integration of fluid and electrical ... Read More