See How Multiphysics Simulation Is Used in Research and Development

Engineers, researchers, and scientists across industries use multiphysics simulation to research and develop innovative product designs and processes. Find inspiration in technical papers and presentations they have presented at the COMSOL Conference. Browse the selection below or use the Quick Search tool to find a specific presentation or filter by application area.


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AC/DC Electromagneticsx

Forces on Parallel Three-Phase AC-Conductors During A Phase to Ground Fault

D. Edström[1], M. Ögren[1], N. Lavesson[2]
[1]Örebro University, Sweden
[2]ABB Corporate research, Sweden

We consider the problem of calculating forces on high current solid conductors, as is present e.g. in substations[1]. This is of importance for the design of the station, in particular for the conductor geometry and mechanical support. The full calculation includes a treatment of the ... Read More

An App to Design Flux Focusing Adhesion Systems for Climbing Robots

G. Gallegos Garrido[1], M. Corsar[1], T. Sattar[1]
[1]London South Bank University, United Kingdom

Mobile robotics is an active research area, which is rapidly advancing thanks to a variety of technological developments in hardware and sensors. The operating environment and the tasks it must carry out are the main factors influencing the design of a climbing robot for industrial ... Read More

Electromagnetic Processing from AC to DC Field : Modeling Approach with COMSOL Multiphysics®

M. Dumont[1], R. Ernst[2]
[1]EMDPI-Jam, France
[2]Université Grenoble Alpes, SIMAP, France

Electromagnetic (EM) processes are good candidates for energy saving and CO2 reduction demand. In metallurgy industry, it leads to productivity improvement, maintenance reduction and safety integration. These processes can be classified by their frequency range from several hundred kHz ... Read More

Design and Manufacturing of A Linear Induction Motor for the 2019 EPFloop Prototype in the Framework of the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition

A. Hodder[1], S. Rametti[1], N. Bollier[1], M. Seydoux[1], T. Dimier[1], M. Jufer[1], L. Benedetti[1], N. Riva[1]
[1]EPFLoop, Switzerland

The EPFLoop team from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne has developed a capsule thanks to which it won the 3rd place in SpaceX’s Hyperloop Pod Competition in 2018. This year the EPFLoop team has been selected again to participate at the 2019 Competition held at the SpaceX ... Read More

Effect of Heat Dissipation on Mechanical and Electrical Performance of High Voltage Cable Terminations

P. Zairis[1]
[1]TE Connectivity, United Kingdom

Power cables are of great importance in power transmission and distribution systems. Terminations and joints are the basic accessories of the power cables and they are required to make connections between cables or to an electrical apparatus. High voltage cables and cable accessories are ... Read More

FEM Simulation and Reverse Engineering of an Electronic Railway Wheel Detector

J. Munoz Vargas[1], S. Karoui[1]
[1]SNCF Réseau, France

The electronic wheel detector is a device that has been widely used at SNCF Company for train passage detection, which constitutes a primary task in coordination of trains' signalization. The detectors have been deployed in the company for at least three decades; however, some trouble ... Read More

Investigation of Magnetic Characteristics of the Multi-Surface HTS-PMG Interactions in Maglev System

K. OZTURK[1], M. Abdioglu[2], Z. Karaahmet[1]
[1]Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
[2]Bayburt University, Turkey

The magnetic levitation force between a high temperature superconductor (HTS) and permanent magnet (PM) takes place because of interaction of supercurrents in HTS and magnetic field of PM. To improve the using potential of the High Temperature Superconducting Maglev systems (HTS-Maglev) ... Read More

Protection Type Current Transformer Modeling with Air Gaps

O. Ozgonenel[1], B. Cepken[2], B. Cilsal[2]
[1]Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey
[2]ESITAS, Turkey

Current transformers (CTs) used for the purpose of measurement and design of our company has come a long way and have original designs. In the proposed paper, protection type current transformer design and manufacturing at medium voltage level (up to 36 kV) will be modeled. Protection ... Read More

Design and Implementation of a Deodorizing Electrostatic Filter in Hoods

O. Ozgonenel[1], S. Bahtiyar[2], T. Simsek[2], A. Erkoç[2]
[1]Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey
[2]Silverline, Turkey

This paper proposed design and implementation of a deodorizing electrostatic filter in hoods. The proposed model is aimed to be used in home applications. Electrostatic analysis is used to define maximum voltage level in order to refrain electrical breakdown (arc). It is vital because ... Read More

A Complete Loudspeaker Design Suite Based on COMSOL® Apps

L. Bianchi[1]
[1]Elettromedia Srl, Italy

Multiphysical simulation is a daily-used tool for loudspeaker design and engineering, however it is still a time expensive process that requires specific modeling capabilities. In order to increase engineering efficiency and to broaden the usage of multiphysical simulation, at ... Read More