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Heat Transfer Blog Posts

Introduction to Modeling Natural Convection in COMSOL Multiphysics®

December 23, 2016

Electronics cooling, indoor climate systems, and environmental transport problems all rely on natural convection. Get an introduction to modeling this phenomenon in COMSOL Multiphysics®. 

Optimize 3D Printers by Modeling the Glass-Transition Temperature

December 22, 2016

Interested in 3D printing? Find out how researchers from Bangladesh and the United States analyzed a 3D printer head via heat transfer simulation.

Study Sensor Performance in Rapid Thermal Annealing with Simulation

December 16, 2016

Rapid thermal annealing (RTA) is one step in the process of producing semiconductors. You can optimize RTA conditions by studying the phenomena involved via modeling.

Why Is Ice Slippery Enough for Skiing and Skating?

December 2, 2016

The original theory for why ice is slippery involves the concept of pressure melting. However, the true answer involves more research, debate, and thought.

Why Doesn’t the Ice Cream in a Baked Alaska Melt?

November 18, 2016

The ice cream in a baked Alaska stays frozen, even when placed in a hot oven. How is this possible? We investigate this mysterious dessert with heat transfer simulation.

Analyze a Vacuum Dryer’s Speed with Multiphysics Modeling

October 19, 2016

Vacuum drying is often used to dry heat-sensitive materials such as food and pharmaceuticals. Here, we showcase a model that simulates the vacuum drying of a wet cake.

Using Simulation to Ensure the Cooling Efficiency of Refrigerated Trucks

September 6, 2016

To transport food, vaccines, and other perishables, refrigerated trucks are designed to maintain a cold temperature. Using simulation, researchers analyzed the cooling efficiency of such trucks.

Studying Bioreactor Landfills to Solve a Growing Trash Problem

August 26, 2016

How are researchers using heat transfer and chemical reaction simulations to help solve the world’s growing trash problem? Get the details here.


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