Fluid & Heat Blog Posts
Modeling Refraction with the Heat Transfer Module
The Heat Transfer Module now includes specular refraction when using the Ray Shooting approach, which is useful for solving radiative heat transfer problems involving collimated sources.
Improving the Future of Geothermal Heating and Cooling with Angled Boreholes
Geothermal heat exchangers use boreholes to extract energy underground to heat and cool buildings. Learn how simulation is being used to study this process.
Simulating a Valveless Micropump Mechanism
Valveless micropumps are integral to many microfluidic systems. Simulation can be used to study the fluid–structure interaction occurring in these components to improve their performance.
Optimization of Heat Exchangers
Developing heat exchangers is a difficult task due to their design and manufacturing costs. Explore how shape and topology optimization can be used to help.
Modeling Blood Flow in a Stenosed Pulmonary Artery
Blood flow through a stenosed pulmonary artery can be modeled by treating the stenosis as a porous medium. Learn how here.
What Is a Weak Constraint?
In COMSOL Multiphysics®, you often have the option to use a weak constraint. Get an in-depth introduction to this feature and why you may want to use it here.
5 Real-World Examples of Modeling and Simulation for Food Safety
Consumer confidence in food safety reached a record low in 2024, making it important for companies to guarantee the safety of their products. Find out how modeling and simulation can help.
A 3D Model Helps Scientists Predict Thermal Behavior of the Moon
A first-of-its-kind thermophysical model was built by researchers at the Physical Research Laboratory to better understand the Moon’s thermal behavior. Learn more here.