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3D Electromagnetic Simulation for Microwave Plasma Coupling 3D Electromagnetic Simulation for Microwave Plasma Coupling

The purpose of this work is to understand and model the electromagnetic field inside a microwave reactor, in order to study the interaction between the reactor and plasma discharge. The first goal of this study is to characterize the...
COMSOL Conference 2007, Grenoble
O. Geoffroy, and H. Rouch
INOPRO, Telespace Vercors, Grenoble, France

3D Modeling of Microwave Plasma Using Funer Model 3D Modeling of Microwave Plasma Using Funer Model

After previous microwave simulations done with very hard assumptions, we improve the model by using Funer model to improve prediction of plasma effects on the microwave coupling. Some parameters are still not well known and are used as...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Milan
O. Geoffroy1 and H. Rouch1
1 INOPRO, Villard de Lans, France

Advanced Multiphysics Actuation Model of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites Advanced Multiphysics Actuation Model of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites

Modeling electromechanical actuation of ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) material is considered in this work. Ionic current in the polymer is described with the Poisson-Nernst-Planck system of equations. Calculated ionic concentration...
COMSOL Conference 2011, Boston
D. Pugal1 , K. Kim1 , and A. Aabloo2
1 ME Department, University of Nevada Reno, Reno, NV
2 University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia

A Flow Induced Vertical Thermoelectric Generator and its Simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics A Flow Induced Vertical Thermoelectric Generator and its Simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics

In this study, a new thermoelectric harvester with fluid flow for increased performance is introduced. The thermoelectric generator is 3D vertical configuration with p- and n-doped Silicon thermolegs. There is water flow between channels...
COMSOL Conference 2011, Boston
E. Topal
Micro and Nanotechnology Program
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey

A Magnetohydrodynamic Study of a Inductive MHD Generator A Magnetohydrodynamic Study of a Inductive MHD Generator

The aim of the proposed device is to overcome the typical drawbacks of MHD generators, such as the needed of a very high external magnetic field, the strong dependency of the efficiency by the temperature of the fluid, and the...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Milan
A. Montisci1 and R. Pintus1
1 Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy

A Multi-Physics Framework for the Geometric Optimization of a Diaphragm Electrostatic Micropump A Multi-Physics Framework for the Geometric Optimization of a Diaphragm Electrostatic Micropump

In this work, an electrostatic diaphragm micropump is investigated by means of COMSOL Multiphysics®. A fluid-dynamic model is adopted to evaluate the fluid flow characteristics inside the pumping chamber, in static conditions. In...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Milan
E. Bertarelli1 , R. Ardito1 , E. Bianchi1 , K. Laganà1 , A. Corigliano1 , G. Dubini1 , and R. Contro1
1 Department of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy

Analysis of Highly-dense LED Structures Analysis of Highly-dense LED Structures

In this presentation we consider LED lighting. We begin the presentation by explaining the basics of LED lighting and the opportunities it provides. We then provide examples of different issues with LED lighting, such as optical,...
COMSOL Conference 2006, Taipei
Te-Yuan Chung
National Central University

Analysis of Thermoelectric Phenomena Analysis of Thermoelectric Phenomena

Thermoelectric phenomena provide the direct conversion of heat into electricity or electricity into heat, the phenomena is described by three related mechanisms: the Seebeck, Peltier and Thomson effects. Thermoelectric devices have...
COMSOL Conference 2011, Boston
J. Crompton, S. Yushanov, L. Gritter, and K. Koppenhoefer
AltaSim Technologies, LLC.
Columbus, OH

Analyzing the Influence of Electric Field on Flame Through  Electro-Hydrodynamics Analyzing the Influence of Electric Field on Flame Through  Electro-Hydrodynamics

The effects of electric fields on combustion flames have been studied by using several types of experimental techniques as well as few numerical methods. The flame is influenced by the electric field mainly due to the charges present as a...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Bangalore
S. Mitra1 , P. Sharma2 , M. Godbole2 , and M. Kumar KM2
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2 GE Global Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

An Analysis of Spin-Diffusion Dominated Ferrofluid Spin-Up Flows in Uniform Rotating Magnetic Fields An Analysis of Spin-Diffusion Dominated Ferrofluid Spin-Up Flows in Uniform Rotating Magnetic Fields

This work analyzes the spin-diffusion dominated explanation for spin-up bulk flows in ferrofluid filled cylinders, with no free surface, subjected to a uniform rotating magnetic field. COMSOL results are compared to experimental results...
COMSOL Conference 2011, Boston
S. Khushrushahi1 , A. Guerrero2 , C. Rinaldi3 , and M. Zahn1
1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
2 Univeridad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia
3 University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Mayaguez, PR

A Transient Unified Model of Arc-Weld Pool Couplings During Pulsed Spot Gas Tungsten Arc Welding A Transient Unified Model of Arc-Weld Pool Couplings During Pulsed Spot Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Using COMSOL Multiphysics, a finite element model is introduced in this paper to describe the couplings between the welding arc and the weld pool dynamic in pulsed gas tungsten arc welding. The cathode, arc-plasma and melting anode...
COMSOL Conference 2010, Boston
A. Traidia1 , and F. Roger2
1 AREVA NP, Technical Center, Saint Marcel, France
2 ENSTA Paristech, Paris, France

Benchmark between CPO (Charged Particle Optics) and COMSOL Multiphysics Benchmark between CPO (Charged Particle Optics) and COMSOL Multiphysics

Streak tubes are widely used in high-speed signal analysis; they give spatial, temporal and intensity information about one single event. Time resolutions of 0.7 pico-second can be achieved and in that time-domain, PHOTONIS tubes are...
COMSOL Conference 2007, Grenoble
J.-M. Barois, and C. Goulmy
PHOTONIS, Brive, France

Benchmarking COMSOL - Part 2: CFD Problems Benchmarking COMSOL - Part 2: CFD Problems

Using COMSOL 3.5a, a set of benchmark problems requiring the use of the COMSOL Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) module has been simulated. Several of the problems include fluid-heat transfer interactions (Computational Heat Transfer -...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Boston
Darrell Pepper
Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Benefits of COMSOL Multiphysics<sup>®</sup> Version 4 Benefits of COMSOL Multiphysics® Version 4

Ed Fontes is CTO at COMSOL with specific interest in the transport-reaction products. He has 14 years experience of modeling transport phenomena in industry and 6 years of supervising research projects in Academia. Ed Fontes received his...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Milan
Ed Fontes
Chief Technology Officer, COMSOL

Cascades of Secondary Particles in High Voltage Accelerators Cascades of Secondary Particles in High Voltage Accelerators

A very simplified system for high voltage test is studied, considering reason for voltage holding failures which are not covered by conventional and local design criteria. A first understanding of the problem is obtained by solving the...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Milan
M. Cavenago1 , P. Antonini1 3 , P. Veltri2 , N. Pilan2 , V. Antoni2 , and G. Serianni2
1 INFN-LNL, Legnaro, Padova, Italy
2 Consorzio RFX, Padova, Italy
3 Centro Ric. E. Fermi, Roma, Italy

Computational Methods for Multiphysics Applications with Fluid-structure Interaction Computational Methods for Multiphysics Applications with Fluid-structure Interaction

Efficient modeling and computation of the nonlinear interaction of fluid with a solid undergoing nonlinear deformation has remained a challenging problem in computational science and engineering. Direct numerical simulation of the...
COMSOL Conference 2010, Boston
P. Seshaiyer1 , K. Nong1 , S. Garcia2 , E. Aulisa3 , and E. Swim4
1 George Mason University, Farifax, VA, USA
2 United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, USA
3 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
4 Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, USA

Computation of Space-Time Patterns via ALE Methods Computation of Space-Time Patterns via ALE Methods

Partial differential equations which exhibit solutions that are spatial temporal patterns are often found in biological and chemical systems, e.g. when describing pattern formation in reaction-diffusion systems.Special classes of such...
COMSOL Conference 2007, Grenoble
V. Thümmler1, and A. Weddemann2
1Department of Mathematics, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
2Department of Physics, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany

COMSOL in a New Tensorial Formulation of Non-Isothermal Poroelasticity COMSOL in a New Tensorial Formulation of Non-Isothermal Poroelasticity

The presence of a moving fluid in a porous rock modifies its mechanical response. Poroelasticity explains how the fluid inside the pores bears a portion of the total load supported by the rock. The remaining part of the load is supported...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Boston
A. Mario-Cesar Suarez1 , and V. Fernando Samaniego2
1 Faculty of Sciences, Michoacan University, Morelia, Mich., Mexico
2 Faculty of Engineering, National University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico

COMSOL Multiphysics<sup>®</sup> Enhances Design Process at e2v technologies COMSOL Multiphysics® Enhances Design Process at e2v technologies

Outline of presentation: We have seen a few of the diverse ways e2v has started to use COMSOL It is allowing us to view our processes in a different way Resulting in improvements It is enabling our engineers and scientists to...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Milan
Jan Przybyla
Technical Specialist, e2v technologies, England

COMSOL Multiphysics<sup>®</sup> Version 4 COMSOL Multiphysics® Version 4

Svante Littmarck is the CEO of the COMSOL group. He co-founded COMSOL in 1986. He holds a M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. In 2004 he received an honorary doctoral degree from the Royal...
COMSOL Conference 2009, Milan
Svante Littmarck
President and CEO, COMSOL


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