All posts by Ed Fontes
Parallel Universes, Schrödinger, Hawking, Borges, and One Direction
“It would not be beyond the realms of possibility that somewhere outside of our own universe lies another different universe — and in that universe, Zayn is still in One Direction.”
Why Car Batteries Perform Poorly in Cold Weather
Have you ever gone to start your car on a cold winter morning and nothing happens? The battery’s ability to convert chemical energy into electrical energy can be affected by low temperatures.
Modeling Approaches in Heterogeneous Catalysis
Get an introduction to heterogeneous catalysis, the main steps for chemical species in heterogeneous catalytic reactions, adsorption-desorption models, surface reactions, and much more…
Geometry Modeling in Simulation Apps
See how to use cumulative selections and geometry parts when creating simulation apps that can be used to model geometries based on parameterized CAD models.
Apps for Teaching Mathematical Modeling of Tubular Reactors
Chemical engineering students can use the Tubular Reactor app to model a nonideal tubular reactor and investigate the impact of different operating conditions. Learn more >>
Sometimes a Cigar Is More Than Just a Cigar
Are you a casual stogie fan? A cigar aficionado? We show off a simple model of a cigar to study the temperature distribution of the smoke and concentration of oxygen.
The Magnus Effect and the FIFA World Cup™ Match Ball
In celebration of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, we show you some interesting CFD analyses of the FIFA World Cup™ match ball — and how it exhibits the Magnus effect when in play.
