Fluid & Heat Blog Posts
A 3D Model Helps Scientists Predict Thermal Behavior of the Moon
A first-of-its-kind thermophysical model was built by researchers at the Physical Research Laboratory to better understand the Moon’s thermal behavior. Lear more here.
Modeling Non-Newtonian Flow in Porous Media
Learn how to use simulations to develop a homogenized approach for modeling non-Newtonian flow in porous structures.
Thermal Analysis of a Czochralski Crystal Growth Furnace
The Czochralski method is the most common approach for the preparation of monocrystalline silicon crystal ingots. Learn the history behind this method and how to model it here.
Modeling Drag Reduction Systems for Motorsports Using CFD
Explore how to build a simple model of a drag reduction system (DRS) flap similar to that of the ones found in race cars.
Modeling Absorption and Scattering of Collimated Light
Learn a method for simulating the absorption and scattering of collimated light, which has applications in laser heating of living tissue as well as materials processing.
How to Model Periodicity in Microfluidic Systems
By modeling periodicity in a microfluidic device with serpentine channels, you can determine the required channel length that will ensure good mixing of the chemical species.
Modeling an Acoustic Trap: Thermoacoustic Streaming and Particle Tracing
Acoustic traps are used in a range of biomedical applications for manipulating cells and particles. See how an acoustic trap can be simulated in COMSOL Multiphysics® here.
Modeling the Differential Quenching of a Katana
In this in-depth blog post, you’ll learn how to build a model of a katana using the COMSOL Multiphysics® software and simulate a differential hardening process to explore some of its features.