COMSOL Multiphysics COMSOL Multiphysics is a finite element analysis, solver and Simulation software / FEA Software package for various physics and engineering applications, especially coupled phenomena, or multiphysics . The packages are cross-platform (Windows , Mac , Linux ). In addition to conventional physics-based user interfaces, COMSOL Multiphysics also allows for entering coupled systems of partial differential equations (PDEs). The PDEs can be entered directly or using the so- called weak form (see finite element method for a description of weak formulation). An early version (before 2005) of COMSOL Multiphysics was called FEMLAB. COMSOL Multiphysics also provides application programming interfaces (APIs). The COMSOL API for use with Java comes included with COMSOL Multiphysics, and provides a programmatic way of driving the software through compiled object oriented code. LiveLink for MATLAB allows to work with COMSOL Multiphysics in combination with the MATLAB . COMSOL Server COMSOL Server is the engine for running simulation apps and the platform for controlling their deployment and distribution. The apps can be run on COMSOL Server through web browsers or a desktop-installed client. Add-on Products [2] Several add-on products are available for COMSOL Multiphysics. These have been categorized according to the applications areas, namely Electrical, Mechanical, Fluid, Chemical, Multipurpose, and Interfacing. Also note that these add-ons are of two types: one with COMSOL Desktop; and one with COMSOL Server. Electrical AC/DC Module The AC/DC Module is used for simulating electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields in static and low- frequency applications. RF Module The RF Module is used by designers of RF and microwave devices to design antennas, waveguides, filters, circuits, cavities, and metamaterials. Wave Optics Module The Wave Optics Module provides dedicated tools for electromagnetic wave propagation in linear and nonlinear optical media. The module can be used to model high-frequency electromagnetic wave simulations in either frequency- or time-domain in optical structures. Ray Optics Module The Ray Optics Module can be used to model electromagnetic wave propagation in systems in which the wavelength is much smaller than the smallest geometric detail in the model. MEMS Module The MEMS Module provides predefined user interfaces with associated modeling tools, referred to as physics interfaces, for a variety of coupled physics, including electromagnetic- structure, thermal-structure, or fluid- structure interactions. Plasma Module The Plasma Module is used to model and simulate low-temperature plasma sources and systems. Engineers and scientists use it to gain insight into the physics of discharges and gauge the performance of existing or potential designs. Semiconductor Module The Semiconductor Module allows for detailed analysis of semiconductor device operation at the fundamental physics level. The module is based on the drift-diffusion equations, using isothermal or nonisothermal transport models. Mechanical Heat Transfer Module The Heat Transfer module contains simulation tools to study the mechanisms of heat transfer – conduction, convection, and radiation – often in collaboration with other physics, such as structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, electromagnetics, and chemical reactions. Structural Mechanics Module The Structural Mechanics Module is dedicated to the analysis of mechanical structures that are subject to static or dynamic loads. It can be used for a wide range of analysis types, including stationary, transient, eigenmode/modal, parametric, quasi-static, frequency- response, buckling, and prestressed. Nonlinear Structural Materials Module The Nonlinear Structural Materials Module augments the mechanical capabilities of the Structural Mechanics Module and the MEMS Module with nonlinear material models, including large strain plastic deformation capabilities. Geomechanics Module The Geomechanics module is an add- on to the Structural Mechanics Module and is used to analyze geotechnical applications, such as tunnels, excavations, slope stability, and retaining structures. Fatigue Module The Fatigue Module can be used for fatigue analysis of different structures. Multibody Dynamics Module The Multibody Dynamics Module is an expansion of the Structural Mechanics Module that provides an advanced set of tools for designing and optimizing multibody structural mechanics systems using finite element analysis (FEA). The module can be used to simulate mixed systems of flexible and rigid bodies, where each body may be subjected to large rotational or translational displacements. Acoustics Module The Acoustics Module is used for simulating devices that produce, measure, and utilize acoustic waves. The application areas include speakers, microphones, hearing aids, and sonar devices, to name a few. Noise control can be addressed in muffler design, sound barriers, and building acoustic applications. Fluid CFD Module The CFD Module is the platform for simulating devices and systems that involve sophisticated fluid flow models. Mixer Module The Mixer module is an add-on to the CFD Module and is used to analyze fluid mixers and stirred reactors. It contains dedicated functionality for simulating fluid flow subjected to rotating machinery. Microfluidics Module The Microfluidics Module is used for studying microfluidic devices. Some important applications include simulations of lab-on-a-chip devices, digital microfluidics, electrokinetic and magnetokinetic devices, and inkjets. Subsurface Flow Module The Subsurface Flow Module is for engineers and scientists who want to simulate fluid flow below ground or in other porous media and also connect this flow with other phenomena, such as poroelasticity, heat transfer, chemistry, and electromagnetic fields. It can be used for modeling groundwater flow, the spread of waste and pollution through soil, the flow of oil and gas to wells, and land subsidence due to groundwater extraction. Pipe Flow Module The Pipe Flow Module is used for simulations of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, hydraulic transients, and acoustics in pipe and channel networks. It can be easily integrated with any of the other modules in the COMSOL Product Suite for modeling the effects piping has on larger entities, such as cooling pipes in engine blocks or feeding and product channels connected to vessels. Molecular Flow Module The Molecualr Flow Module is used for the simulation of vacuum systems including those used in semiconductor processing, particle accelerators and mass spectrometers. Small channel applications (e.g. shale gas exploration and flow in nanoporous materials) can also be addressed. Chemical Chemical Reaction Engineering Module The Chemical Reaction Engineering Module contains the tools to simulate material transport and heat transfer together with arbitrary chemical kinetics in all types of environments - gases, liquids, porous media, on surfaces, and within solid phases - or combinations of all of these. Batteries & Fuel Cells Module The Batteries & Fuel Cells Module models the underlying electrochemical behavior in the electrodes and electrolytes of batteries and fuel cells. Electrodeposition Module The Electrodeposition Module is used to study the important characteristics of electrodeposition cells. Corrosion Module The Corrosion Module allows engineers and scientists to investigate the processes leading to corrosion, gain an understanding of the extent to which corrosion could occur over the lifetime of a structure, and implement preventative measures to inhibit electrochemical corrosion, in order to protect the structures. Electrochemistry Module The Electrochemistry Module includes capabilities such as modeling electrochemical reaction mechanisms, mass transport, and current density distributions enable efficient simulation for applications including electrolysis, electrodialysis, electroanalysis, electrochemical sensors, and bioelectrochemistry. Multipurpose Optimization Module The Optimization Module is an add-on package that can be used in conjunction with any existing COMSOL Multiphysics Product for optimization purposes. It is a general interface which can be used for defining objective functions, specifying design variables, and setting up the constraints. Material Library The Material Browser can be complemented by the Material Library to add more materials. It contains data for 2,500 materials – including the elements, minerals, metal alloys, thermal insulators, semiconductors, and piezoelectric materials. Particle Tracing Module The Particle Tracing Module extends the functionality of the COMSOL environment for computing the trajectory of particles in a fluid or electromagnetic field, including particle- particle. fluid-particle, and particle-field interactions. Interfacing LiveLink for MATLAB LiveLink for MATLAB integrates COMSOL Multiphysics with MATLAB to extend modeling with scripting programming in the MATLAB environment. LiveLink for MATLAB allows to utilize the full power of MATLAB and its toolboxes in preprocessing, model manipulation, and postprocessing. CAD Import Module The CAD Import Module supports the import of a variety of different file formats including the Parasolid and ACIS formats, and standard formats like STEP and IGES. ECAD Import Module The ECAD Import Module can be used to import ECAD files into COMSOL Multiphysics and convert the 2D layouts into 3D geometry that is suitable for simulation. LiveLink for Inventor LiveLin for Inventor allows to combine COMSOL Multiphysics analysis with Autodesk Inventor . It allows to integrate it with the capabilities of COMSOL Multiphysics from within the Inventor modeling environment, and utilize its power for geometry design. LiveLink for Revit LiveLin for Revit provides an integration tool and interface for transferring geometry of elements from architectural design projects in Autodesk Revit software to COMSOL Multiphysics software. LiveLink for PTC Pro/ENGINEER LiveLin for PTC Pro/ENGINEER provides the capability to integrate 3D CAD design with COMSOL Multiphysics simulation. File Import for CATIA V5 File Import for Catia V5 works as an add-on to the CAD Import Module, and translates CATIA V5 part (.CATPart) or assembly (.CATProduct) files using authentic libraries from CATIA V5. LiveLink for Excel LiveLink for Excel allows to take advantage of the capabilities and structured simplicity offered by Excel to extend COMSOL Multiphysics modeling capacity. Design Module The Design Module expands the geometric modeling functionality of COMSOL Multiphysics software by providing additional tools for creating geometries and importing a variety of CAD file formats. LiveLink for SolidWorks LiveLink for SOLIDWORKS along with COMSOL Multiphysics delivers enhanced connectivity for efficient integration of simulation into design workflow. LiveLink for AutoCAD LiveLink for AutoCAD can be used to synchronize CAD models with COMSOL Multiphysics to create model geometries for simulation. LiveLink for PTC Creo Parametric LiveLink for PTC Creo Parametric links 3D designs in the PTC Creo Parametric CAD system to COMSOL Multiphysics model geometries for simulation. LiveLink for Solid Edge LiveLink for Solid Edge is part of a robust platform that enables to integrate multiphysics simulation into 3D product design workflow. https://m.youtube/playlist?list=PL22120E1636E51471
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