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Modeling the Effect of Discrete Distributions of Platinum Particles in the PEM Fuel Cell Catalyst Layer
In this study, the basic catalyst layer (CL) structure, consisting of carbon-supported Pt particles (C|Pt) and an ionomer binder, is investigated numerically by using COMSOL. The significance of modeling discrete Pt particles on the carbon support is highlighted by comparing the cell ... En savoir plus
Irrotational Motion of an Incompressible Fluid Past a Wing Section in an Unbounded Region
Developers of numerical models who address the title problem face several hurdles, such as: (1), the need to formulate boundary conditions applicable in an unbounded region; (2), The need to specify conditions suitable to ensure a unique solution in a doubly connected region; and (3), ... En savoir plus
Modeling the Behavior of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane within a Fuel Cell Using COMSOL
One viable alternative to non-renewable fossil fuels is the fuel cell. A special class of FC i.e. Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) has been investigated during the present study. Membrane is a very important part of a PEMFC as most ohmic losses occurs here and limits the ... En savoir plus
Multiphysics Modeling of Warm-Air Drying of Potatoes Slices
In this work we solve a model to simulate the drying of potatoes slices. The model considers both the transport of free and vapor water by applying a mechanistic approach. The critical moisture point (CMP) was considered, since it is a transition zone and it represents the point where ... En savoir plus
Multiphysics FEM Simulations Approach for Development of a MEMS Heat Generator
Introduction: Accurate fluid temperature control in microfluidic channels is a requirement for many lab-on-chip and micro-reactors.Thin films resistive metal heaters have proven to be the best choice for localizing heating applications with integrated microfluidic systems. A thin ... En savoir plus
Calibration of Ultrasonic Testing for Faults Detection in Stone Masonry
In the field of assessment methodologies, particular importance is given to Non-Destructive Testing Techniques, which aspire to achieve the highest number of information about materials and structures without altering their condition. Ultrasonic Testing exploits the transmission and ... En savoir plus
Simulation of Piezoelectric Transformers with COMSOL
In this work COMSOL is utilized to obtain the Mason lumped parameter model for a piezoelectric transformer (PT) design. The Mason lumped parameters are relevant in the design process of power converters. The magnitude of the impedance is simulated for a specific interleaved multilayer ... En savoir plus
Numerical Simulation Study on the Heat and Mass Transfer Through Multi-Layer Textile Assemblies
A clothing system should offer the user a period of relatively comfort. However, changes in the ambient conditions over day affect the heat and mass transport in the system, influencing the user comfort perception. In order to gather information to allow the optimization of clothing ... En savoir plus
Efficient Generation of Surface Plasmon Polaritons with Asymmetric Nano-structures
This paper covers the following: * All-Optical Light Modulation of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) is achieved using asymmetric single nanoslits. A high on/off switching ratio of >20 dB and phase variation of >? were observed with the device lateral dimension of only about 2 ?m. * ... En savoir plus
Numerical Simulation of Rapid Magnetic Microfluidic Mixer by COMSOL Multiphysics
Conclusions from this presentation were: * The ‘finger’ pattern increased the interface area between the ferrofluid and water * Both upstream and downstream channels achieved about a 95% mixing efficiency within 2 seconds * The predicted process agrees with experimental results * As the ... En savoir plus