COMSOL introduced the discharge of the most recent model of its modeling and simulation device, COMSOL Multiphysics model 6.1. Each and every side of the device’s simulation surroundings — from the facility to accomplish multiphysics analyses to the capability for developing apps — delivers characteristic additions and workflow improvements.

“This model supplies our customers with tough multiphysics simulation equipment in spaces of extremely aggressive R&D, like audio generation and car electrification,” says Bjorn Sjodin, VP of product control at COMSOL. “We’ve additionally bolstered the device’s basis with new functions for optimization and the modeling of turbulent float and mechanical touch.”

Fluid and mechanical simulations
This unencumber brings main upgrades to the fluid float and mechanical simulation merchandise. The CFD Module now comprises high-fidelity turbulent float with indifferent eddy simulation (DES). This yields the accuracy of huge eddy simulation (LES) with considerably much less computational effort. A brand new and rapid means for mechanical touch is incorporated within the Structural Mechanics Module and the MEMS Module. It introduces new capability for solids, shells, and membranes with complete strengthen for self-contacting surfaces. There’s a new means for assigning fabrics to skinny constructions that makes it more straightforward to investigate gaskets, adhesive layers, and claddings.

Structural research in model 6.1 the use of the brand new means for mechanical touch. The visualization presentations the tension and deformation within the two steel tubes.

Transducer design for audio merchandise
Model 6.1 additional expands the device’s functions for modeling audio system and microphones in shopper electronics with further capability for thermoviscous acoustics. “We’ve a big and rising neighborhood of customers amongst main builders of audio generation. They use our device to investigate the whole thing from smartphone audio system to earbuds and listening to aids. The capability on this unencumber completes the Acoustics Module simulation surroundings for inspecting electrovibroacoustics of microtransducers and microacoustic methods,” says Mads Herring Jensen, acoustics generation supervisor at COMSOL.

A visualization of the radiated depth from a microspeaker in a smartphone. This simulation is the use of the brand new capability for thermoviscous acoustics to be had in model 6.1.

Research equipment for car electrification
COMSOL continues its dedication to offering tough simulation equipment for engineers running at the electrification of cars. When assessing the operational reliability and protection of battery generation, customers of the Battery Design Module will revel in a number of vital additions, together with strengthen for putting in place thermal runaway propagation fashions. “I’m occupied with our new person interface for battery packs,” says Henrik Ekstrom, electrochemistry generation director at COMSOL. “It is going to be very sensible for battery builders excited by fee–discharge dynamics and thermal control simulations.” Within the AC/DC Module, new capability for fast structure of motor windings and magnet arrays guarantees a clean workflow for electrical motor design and research.

An electromagnetic simulation of an electrical motor. The brand new capability in model 6.1 makes the workflow for inspecting electrical motors rapid and correct.

Further highlights

  • Model keep an eye on of news and CAD assemblies within the Fashion Supervisor
  • Automated simplification of imported ECAD layouts for sooner meshing and fixing
  • Topology optimization with production constraints for milling
  • Multidimensional interpolation and inverse uncertainty quantification
  • Magnetohydrodynamics simulation with a library of liquid metals
  • Flowmeter research that incorporates coupled piezoelectric, structural, acoustics, and fluid float results
  • Simulation of acoustic streaming programs the place ultrasound induces fluid movement
  • Research of gasoline cellular efficiency that incorporates results of gasoline impurities
  • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) simulation and prediction of lightning-induced harm to digital parts
  • Thermal research of satellites in orbit

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