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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Numerical Heat Transfer Analysis of a Phase Change Material (PCM) - Enhanced Plaster

A. Kylili [1], M. Theodoridou [2], I. Ioannou [2], P. A. Fokaides [1],
[1] Frederick Research Center, Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
[2] University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

A time-dependent study was conducted using COMSOL Multiphysics® (Conjugate Heat Transfer interface and Heat Transfer with Phase Change feature) for the numerical investigation of the thermal performance of novel Phase Change Material (PCM)-enhanced plasters for their incorporation in ... Read More

Numerical Simulation of Vibrationally Active Ar-H2 Microwave Plasma

F. Bosi [1], M. Magarotto [2], P. de Carlo [2], M. Manente [2], F. Trezzolani [2], D. Pavarin [2], D. Melazzi [2], P. Alotto [1], R. Bertani [1],
[1] Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
[2] CISAS "G.Colombo", University of Padova, Padova, Italy

Microwave discharges have a wide range of applications, such as gas conversion, material processing and surface treatment; also they can provide an efficient way for dissociation of molecular gases as CO2 and N2O. Depending on the operating pressure and temperature, non-equilibrium ... Read More

Simplified CFD Modeling of Air Pollution Reduction by Means of Greenery in Urban Canyons

S. Lazzari [1], K. Perini [1], E. R. di Schio [2], E. Roccotiello [3],
[1] University of Genova, Dept. of Sciences for Architecture, Genova, Italy
[2] University of Bologna, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Bologna, Italy
[3] University of Genova, Dept. of Sciences of Earth, Environment and Life, Genova, Italy

As known, air quality in urban areas is dramatically affected in particular by the noteworthy presence of respirable suspended particulate matter (such as PM2.5), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC), which are mainly due to traffic-induced emissions. On the ... Read More

Modeling Ex Vivo Microwave Hyperthermia of Different Biological Tissues

H. Kokabi [1], G. Chen [1], N.-E. Belhadj-Tahar [1],
[1] Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France

Electromagnetic and thermal simulations are achieved using COMSOL Multiphysics® with 2D axisymmetrical finite–element method for a percutaneous microwave hyperthermia system with ex–vivo experiments on different biological tissues. Temperature variation and distribution are studied in ... Read More

Modeling Bio-Sensing Functionalized Graphene Building Blocks under Environmental Stimuli

E. Lacatus [1],
[1] Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Successive studies on graphene, reactive-edge graphene, and pore functionalized graphene were conducted throughout the use of the extended capabilities of COMSOL Multiphysics® modules, modeling and simulating the activation of functionalized building-blocks made of graphene and C- ... Read More

Numerical Simulation of Bank Protection Structure Deformation due to River Level Fluctuations

R. Hu [1], Y. Xing [1],
[1] School of Earth Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China

In this study, based on a bank protection structure engineering at Yangtze River, a 2D water-soil coupling model is established, in which the influence of water level fluctuation on groundwater seepage and soil shear strength is considered. According to the water level measured data of ... Read More

Green Walls for Sustainable Buildings and Cities: Aerodynamic Characterization of Vegetation

K. Koch [1], R. Samson [1], S. Denys [1],
[1] University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium

A wind tunnel experiment was modelled using COMSOL Multiphysics® CFD software. A k-ω coupled turbulence model was considered including the Brinkman equation for stationary air flow through a porous vegetation section. Read More

Model of Pressure Drop Separation during Aqueous Polymer Flow in Porous Media

D. C. Raharja [1], R. E. Hincapie [1], M. Be [1], C. L. Gaol [1], L. Ganzer [1],
[1] Clausthal University of Technology, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Aqueous polymers used for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) application is considered a complex fluid. It can exhibit Newtonian and Non-Newtonian behavior depending on the velocity or the stresses that it is submitted during the flooding process. Therefore, the polymer flooding project ... Read More

Optimal Installation Configuration of Thermoelectric Generators

Y. Kaymak [1], F. Mintus [1],
[1] VDEh-Betriebsforschungsinstitut GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany

This paper presents a multiphysics model to the convective, conductive and radiative heat transfer for the thermoelectric modules (TEMs), which are used to convert heat flux into electrical current. The model basically consists of heat transfer in solids, heat transfer in thin shells, ... Read More

Simulation of an Immunodetection System Based on Magnetic Nanoparticles

A. Rabehi [1], H. Kokabi [1], L. Chen [2], K. A. Ngo [3], H.-J. Krause [2]
[1] Sorbonne Universités, Laboratoire d’Electronique et Electromagnétisme, Paris, France
[2] Peter Grünberg Institute, Bioelectronics, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
[3] Sorbonne Universités, Laboratoire Interfaces et Systemes Electrochimiques (LISE), Paris, France

In a first approach towards application of the magnetic frequency mixing technique to microfluidic structures, microplanar coils have to be designed along with sample reservoir. For this, a COMSOL Multiphysics® electrical model along with an analytical calculation is used in order to ... Read More