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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Modal Analysis of Microcantilever Response to Sine Wave Excitation Using Vibrational Speaker

M. Satthiyaraju [1], T. Ramesh [1],
[1] National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

The dynamic response of microcantilever, which is a simple microelectromechanical system (MEMS) structure, to sine wave excitation is studied using the vibrational speaker set up in the atmospheric damping. Microcantilever is fabricated using micro wire cut EDM process for high ... Read More

Design of Ultrasonic MEMS Temperature Sensor Using COMSOL Multiphysics® Software

S. K. Kamilla [1], G. Parag [1], H. Tripathy [1], P. Pattanaik [1],
[1] Semiconductor Research Lab, ITER, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

The attempt has taken to miniaturized size of non contact temperature sensor by using ultrasonic trans-receiver. The piezoelectric material is used in both transmitter and receiver ends for this ultrasonic Micro-Electronics Mechanical Systems (MEMS) based temperature sensing device. ... Read More

Direction of Arrival (DoA) Performance of Several Acoustic Vector-Sensor Configurations in the Reverberant Environment

M. Wajid [1], A. Kumar [1], R. Bahl [1],
[1] Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi, India.

Several acoustic vector-sensor (AVS) configurations have been tested for direction of arrival (DoA) estimation in a diffused reverberant environment using pressure gradient method. The discrete pressure sensors have been arranged with different geometrical placement and pressure ... Read More

Acoustics Applications Using COMSOL Multiphysics® Software

R. C. Thiagarajan
ATOA Technologies, Bangalore, India.

Multiphysics acoustics is increasingly used to design products to meet sound, ultrasound and infrasound and other structural, thermal, electromagnetic requirements. In this paper, Multiphysics Acoustical applications such as digital stethoscope, glazing products and acoustical ... Read More

Effect of Manufacturing Defects in the Form of Internal Leakages on the Acoustic Performance of Mufflers

D. Neihguk[1], A. Prasad [1]
[1] Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India

The presence of manufacturing defects in the form of incomplete welding and missing perforated holes leads to internal leakages in mufflers. This results into unintended acoustic impedance modifications as well as the Herschel-Quincke effect. The narrow region acoustics model of COMSOL ... Read More

Transformation Optics Simulation Method for Stimulated Brillouin Scattering

R. Zecca [1], P. T. Bowen [1], D. R. Smith [1], S. Larouche [1],
[1] Center for Metamaterials and Integrated Plasmonics and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

Stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) is a nonlinear phenomenon coupling optical and elastic waves. Traditionally regarded as an undesirable side-effect, it has garnered renewed interest as a platform for investigating slow light, nonreciprocity, and for designing high-performance chip ... Read More

Simulation of the Flow of an Autonomous Spherical Ball inside a Pipeline

W. Chalgham [1], A. C. Seibi [1], M. Mokhtari [1],
[1] University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, USA

One of the limitations of pipelines performance and structural integrity assessment is the continuous inspection of possible leaks due to corrosion or other types of failure mechanisms. Efforts to develop new technologies started several decades ago where different inspection techniques ... Read More

Acoustic Wave Crack Detection: A First Principles Approach

R. W. Pryor [1],
[1] Pryor Knowledge Systems, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

Crack detection is and has been an active field of exploration, both theoretical and applied for a number of years. It is the belief of this author that the concepts presented herein explore a new methodology for the modeling and the detection of cracks and families of cracks in ... Read More

Design of a Self-Recharging Untethered Mobile Inspection Tool inside a Pipeline

W. Chalgham [1], A. C. Seibi [1],
[1] University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, USA

Pipeline inspection tools present some limitations related to power supply which require recharging after each operation. Using batteries or tethered tools make the duration to inspect any pipeline very limited and time consuming. This paper aims at designing a spherical self-recharging ... Read More

Simulation of Electrodynamic Planar Loudspeaker (EDPL) with COMSOL Multiphysics® Software

M. Asgarisabet [1,2], R. Czapla [2], J. Krueger [2], B. Sterling [2],
[1] Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA
[2] HARMAN International, Detroit, MI, USA

A simulation of an electrodynamic planar loudspeaker (EDPL) has been developed in this study with the COMSOL Multiphysics® software. Using the simulated model, effect of different parts has been studied to improve the performance. The locations of the coil and magnets have been obtained ... Read More