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How to Model Short Circuits in Lithium-Ion Batteries
When the chemical energy stored in a lithium-ion battery is lost as heat, rather than being used to power a device, it is known as a short circuit. Learn how to model this phenomenon.
Photos from the COMSOL Conference 2016 Munich
At the COMSOL Conference 2016 Munich, 300+ attendees learned about multiphysics modeling, gained inspiration for their own projects, and connected with engineers and simulation specialists.
Analyze a Vacuum Dryer’s Speed with Multiphysics Modeling
Vacuum drying is often used to dry heat-sensitive materials such as food and pharmaceuticals. Here, we showcase a model that simulates the vacuum drying of a wet cake.
Understanding the Different Elements of Gear Modeling
Your introduction to the features and functionality for modeling gears in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
MIT’s PSFC Designs a Tokamak to Survive Plasma Disruptions
A group of engineers at MIT’s Plasma Science Fusion Center (PSFC) used multiphysics simulation to address a key challenge in tokamak design: instability due to plasma disruptions.
Photos from the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston
Browse some of our favorite photos from the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston. Can you spot a plate full of cannolis, a red fire hydrant, and fall foliage?
Top Papers and Posters from the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston
100+ engineers and researchers presented their work at the COMSOL Conference 2016 Boston. Read about the top papers and posters here.
How to Model Large-Strain Viscoelasticity in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Learn how to model large-strain viscoelastic deformation, a common behavior exhibited by polymers and biological tissues, 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…
Understand the Dynamics of the FitzHugh-Nagumo Model with an App
In 1961, R. Fitzhugh and J. Nagumo proposed a model for emulating the current signal observed in a living organism’s excitable cells. This became known as the FitzHugh–Nagumo model.
Integrals with Moving Limits and Solving Integro-Differential Equations
Learn how to analyze spatial integrals over variable limits, whether they are prescribed explicitly or defined implicitly. (Part 2 of 2)
Guidelines for Equation-Based Modeling in Axisymmetric Components
Here’s your comprehensive guide to equation-based modeling for problems with cylindrical coordinates and axisymmetric components.