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Multiphysics introductory CDs explain methodology

A Comsol product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Dec 4, 2006

Engineers and scientists can get a quick overview of the power and benefits of modelling, simulation, and virtual prototyping thanks to a series of free multiphysics tutorial CDs from Comsol

The CDs are beneficial to a wide range of people from educators who wish to introduce their students to the basics of modelling, to experienced modellers who can get new ideas for their projects as well as learn new modelling techniques.

Each CD contains a general introduction that illustrates how multiphysics modelling can be applied to the designated field.

Following that are a series of audio-visual tutorials complete with detailed documentation explaining every step of the modelling process: creating or importing a geometry; setting up the physics; meshing the geometry; solving the problem; and performing useful post-processing, such as plotting results or otherwise analysing them.

Besides covering a wide range of application areas, each example is selected to help the viewer gain detailed knowledge about some aspect of the design process, for example, creating an efficient mesh or implementing non-linear material parameters.

The following CDs are now available free of charge, and here are a few of the highlights on the various volumes:.

- Introduction to Multiphysics Modelling: those users who want to learn about the general approach to modelling using FEA (finite element analysis) might want to start with this CD.

It devotes a separate animated, narrated session to each step needed to successfully create a model.

It also introduces the viewer to a variety of analysis tools and simulation techniques for model optimisation and other design goals.

- Introduction to Acoustics Simulations: examples on this CD look at the design of loudspeakers, the acoustics of an automobile interior, and the aeroacoustic properties of an airplane engine.

- Introduction to RF Simulations: this CD comes with models that address the heating of food in a microwave oven, the properties of microwave components, and antenna designs.

- Introduction to AC/DC Simulations: the examples on this disk aid in understanding the electromagnetics of rotating machinery and show how to optimise the mechanical design of electrical components such as inductors.

- Introduction to the Comsol Reaction Engineering Lab: examples here examine perfectly mixed systems through the synthesis of Ibuprofen; show how to compare experimental data with model descriptions with an example describing the degradation of DNA in plasma; and illustrate space dependent models by simulating the chemical vapour deposition of GaAs.

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