Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Blog Posts
Designing Inkjet Printheads for Precise Material Deposition
The design of an inkjet printhead nozzle is important in order for the device to have precise material deposition, whether it is used in a 2D or 3D printer.
Keynote Video: Combining First Principles Thinking and Modeling
Bernard McGarvey of Eli Lilly and Company discusses the combination of first principles thinking and modeling at the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston.
How to Assign Fluid Pressure in CFD Simulations
What is the difference between relative and absolute pressure? Why does COMSOL Multiphysics® use relative pressure to solve CFD problems? Get answers here…
Introduction to Modeling Natural Convection in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Electronics cooling, indoor climate systems, and environmental transport problems all rely on natural convection. Get an introduction to modeling this phenomenon in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Analyze a Mixer’s Design Elements with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Industrial mixers are used in the production of food, pharmaceuticals, and plastic. You can design a mixer geometry to fit your specific use case with simulation…
New Reacting Flow Multiphysics Interface Delivers Greater Flexibility
Get an introduction to the Reacting Flow interface, which can be used to simulate fluid flow and reactions in gases and liquids in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Using Simulation to Ensure the Cooling Efficiency of Refrigerated Trucks
To transport food, vaccines, and other perishables, refrigerated trucks are designed to maintain a cold temperature. Using simulation, researchers analyzed the cooling efficiency of such trucks.
Compressibility Options and Buoyancy Forces for Flow Simulations
Here, we cover the various formulations for fluid flow equations in COMSOL Multiphysics® and when it’s best to use each option.
Optimizing the Hydration Operation in the Thermal Processing of Dates
To optimize the hydration process for dates, a team of researchers turned to experimental studies and simulation analyses. Learn more here.
Designing Reliable and Efficient CDRA Systems with Simulation
Read about how a team from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center used COMSOL Multiphysics® to design a carbon dioxide removal assembly (CDRA).
Studying Manifold Microchannel Heat Sinks with Simulation
Manifold microchannels (MMC) can help improve the performance of cooling components in consumer electronics. Simulation can be used to study and optimize MMC heat sink designs.
Building More Effective Water Treatment Basins with Apps
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.