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Simulating Forced Convection in a Bingham Plastic Fluid
In this work, the heat transfer characteristics of two heated cylinders of square cross-section immersed in a streaming Bingham plastic medium have been studied. The governing differential equations (continuity, momentum and thermal energy) have been solved numerically over wide range of ... En savoir plus
Optimal Thermal Design of Converged-Diverged Microchannel Heat Sinks for High Heat Flux Applications
With the advancements in aerospace technology, micro-electromechanical systems, hybrid data centres and microfluidics, the miniature size electronic chips in such applications are need of the century. The major challenge in microelectronic chips is to eliminate the generated heat for ... En savoir plus
Design and Simulation of a MEMS-Based Flow Sensor Using COMSOL Multiphysics® Software
A flow sensor based on calorimetric principle is designed using COMSOL Multiphysics® software. The sensor is capable of measuring the velocity from 0 to 1 m/s with a resolution of 0.001m/s. The system works with intrusive type mechanism in which the fluid flows across the sensor and ... En savoir plus
Electro-Thermal Analysis of a Micro Heater for Lab-on-Chip Applications
The Lab -on - chip (LOC) application integrates multiple functionality on a single chip which readily manipulate and delivers the result. Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) micro heater is widely used in heating the various Lab -on-a- chip (LOC) application, which offers great ... En savoir plus
Thermal Simulations of Naturally Ventilated Buildings
Ventilation is mainly used to control indoor air quality and for the purpose of thermal comfort by diluting and displacing pollutants. Because of the effects it has on health, comfort, and serviceability, indoor air quality in our homes is becoming of increasing concern to many people. ... En savoir plus
A 3D Thermal Model for Lunar Surface Using COMSOL Multiphysics® Software: Validation and Results
A comprehensive three dimensional finite element thermal model has been developed using COMSOL Multiphysics® software to understand the thermo-physical behaviour of the uppermost regolith layer of the moon. The model can simulate variable layers, layer thickness and dimensions and can ... En savoir plus
Radiation Heat Transfer in Imaging Infrared Spectrometer
Imaging Infrared Spectrometer (IIRS) is a Hyperspectral optical imaging instrument which measures the spectra of a scene in high resolution within spectral bands covering Near Infrared (NIR) to Mid Infrared (MIR) regions. Radiation entering the spectrometer assembly governs the ... En savoir plus
Process Modeling and Optimization of Design Parameters in a Falling Film Plate and Frame Evaporator
COMSOL Multiphysics® software is used to explore the impact of distributor width on the film thickness, and the resulting sensitivity of overall thermal efficiency in a plate and frame triple-effect evaporator. A stable film is crucial to maintain a minimum wetting rate, to circumvent ... En savoir plus
Modeling Radiofrequency Ablation of a Spherical Breast Tumor
A three-dimensional heterogeneous model of breast has been modeled with a spherical tumor of 1.5 cm. PID controller has been used to perform temperature-controlled RFA of breast tumor. The coupled effect of blood perfusion and variable conductivity during RFA has been investigated. The ... En savoir plus
Influence of Notches in Corners of Casement Windows on Stress Experienced in the Aluminum Profiles under Thermal Load
Modern aluminum casement windows consist of an inner and outer profile made of aluminum, which are separated by an insulating bar made of polyamide (see Figure 1). Due to the low heat conductivity of the plastic material the thermal interaction between the living space and the ... En savoir plus