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Simulating the Electrothermal Transients in Superconducting Magnets

March 9, 2017

In order to design superconducting magnets for a particle accelerator, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, researchers need to simulate and optimize their electrothermal transients.

Comparing Hydrodynamic Bearings with Rotordynamics Analyses

March 1, 2017

Compare the load capacities for different types of hydrodynamic bearings and determine which is best suited for your area of study by using the Rotordynamics Module.

Efficiently Verify Electric Fields Outside Electrical Installations with Apps

February 8, 2017

Electrical installations are required to have their surrounding electric fields fall within certain levels. A simulation application can be used to verify measurements and adhere to standards.

Modeling the Performance of an Evaporative Emission Control System

January 13, 2017

Researchers turned to COMSOL Multiphysics to model the adsorption and desorption in an evaporative emissions control system for enhanced automotive efficiency.

Perform Rotordynamic Analyses of a Reciprocating Engine’s Crankshaft

January 2, 2017

You can use the Rotordynamics Module, an add-on to COMSOL Multiphysics®, to analyze the design of a crankshaft for a reciprocating engine.

Simulation Delivers Reliable Results for Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors

December 26, 2016

With COMSOL Multiphysics®, you can easily couple multiphysics simulations to test MEMS device performance. Take a look at one example that showcases such capabilities.

Study Sensor Performance in Rapid Thermal Annealing with Simulation

December 16, 2016

Rapid thermal annealing (RTA) is one step in the process of producing semiconductors. You can optimize RTA conditions by studying the phenomena involved via modeling.

Multiphysics Simulation Is More Accessible with the Application Builder

December 13, 2016

Simulation experts can design user-friendly, specialized simulation apps with the Application Builder. Read what engineers and professors from around the world have to say about this tool here.

Modeling Electrochemical Processes in a Solid-State Lithium-Ion Battery

December 7, 2016

Lithium-ion batteries are found in everything from consumer electronics to aerospace technology. We discuss certain design challenges that have emerged over the years.

Studying the Migration of Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons in Food Packaging

November 17, 2016

Food packaging can contain hazardous mineral oils. To analyze the migration patterns of mineral oil hydrocarbons for various food packaging scenarios, German researchers used COMSOL Multiphysics®.

Improve the Productivity and Safety of a Perforated Well with an App

November 14, 2016

Perforated wells offer a viable approach for recovering oil and gas trapped in reservoirs. See how apps can help speed up the design process of these devices…

Model Methane HCCI Combustion to Optimize Engine Ignition Control

October 4, 2016

Environmental demands have sparked an interest in finding an alternative to traditional spark- and compression-ignition engines. One of the suggested alternatives is HCCI engines.

Benchmark Shows Valid Results for a Piezoelectric Transducer Design

September 7, 2016

We walk you through the Composite Piezoelectric Transducer tutorial model: a benchmark model for ultrasonic transducer simulation and good starting point for simulations of SAW and BAW filters.

Optimizing the Hydration Operation in the Thermal Processing of Dates

August 16, 2016

To optimize the hydration process for dates, a team of researchers turned to experimental studies and simulation analyses. Learn more here.

University of Buffalo Fosters Industrial Innovation with Apps

July 26, 2016

Take a look at how a team from the University of Buffalo designed multiphysics models and simulation apps to spread modeling expertise to a broader range of industries.

Evaluating an Insulin Micropump Design for Treating Diabetes

July 21, 2016

Researchers from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology used simulation to develop a MEMS-based micropump that could administer insulin injections in a safe and painless way.

Analyzing the Design of a Thermoelectric Device for Cryotherapy

July 20, 2016

Researchers at the University of Birmingham in the U.K. turned to simulation to investigate the potential of using a thermoelectric cooler, or Peltier device, to cool a cryogenic probe.

User Feedback Powers COMSOL Multiphysics® Version 5.2a

June 17, 2016

The release of COMSOL Multiphysics® software and COMSOL Server™ product version 5.2a includes new features and functionality based on feedback from our users. Get an overview.

Stretchable Electronics Blend Flexibility with High Performance

June 13, 2016

See how stretchable electronics are successfully blending strength and flexibility to offer new opportunities for technological growth in the wearables and internet of things (IoT) markets.

Why Heat Transfer Modeling Can Benefit from Weather Data

June 6, 2016

In this blog post, we guide you through the process of generating a tetrahedral mesh for your COMSOL Multiphysics® models.

Quickly and Accurately Analyze Acoustic Reflections with Apps

May 23, 2016

Read about how you can design a computational modeling app to calculate the acoustic reflections off a water-sediment interface with both speed and accuracy.

Simulating a 3D Multilayered Graphene Biosensor Design

May 2, 2016

A team from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest designed and analyzed a 3D multilayered graphene biosensor with COMSOL Multiphysics®. Get the full story here.

Metal-Foam Material Prompts New Shape-Shifting Technology

April 28, 2016

Engineers at Cornell University designed a hybrid material that can shift in shape, bringing new developments to the fields of soft robotics and aeronautics in the process. Get the full story.

Building More Effective Water Treatment Basins with Apps

April 18, 2016

Fluid flow simulation is an efficient way to optimize the design of water treatment basins to ensure their overall effectiveness. Apps expand these capabilities to a wider audience.


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