Training Course: Modeling Particle Tracing in COMSOL^®

If you are a new or experienced user of COMSOL Multiphysics^® who wants to learn about simulating problems involving particle tracing, this online training course is for you. Join this 5-day program to deepen your understanding of the COMSOL Multiphysics^® software and the Particle Tracing Module, an add-on product specialized for computing the trajectory of particles in a fluid or electromagnetic field.

The course will begin at an introductory level with an understanding of how to build and mesh geometry in COMSOL Multiphysics^®. Next, we will explore the analysis of particle movement within a fluid and teach you how to accurately predict the motion of ions or electrons in applied fields. Finally, we will conclude with an overview of particle tracing using mathematical models and numerical methods.

This training course will be held Monday–Friday, May 26–30, with a final Q&A session Monday, June 2.

Schedule

Day 1

Session 1: Introduction to COMSOL Multiphysics^®, Geometry, and Meshing

2:30–5 p.m. IST

In this session, we will introduce and demonstrate the capabilities of COMSOL Multiphysics^®. We will familiarize you with the UI and modeling workflow of the software and then introduce you to the different tools available in COMSOL Multiphysics^®, including various meshing features. We will cover geometry import, repair, and defeaturing as well as advanced geometry operations, such as working with parametric geometry features.

Next, we will cover structured and unstructured meshing and special meshing techniques, including boundary layer meshing, mesh convergence studies, automatic remeshing, and time-dependent remeshing. After this session, you will be comfortable creating 3D geometries and formulating basic problems in COMSOL Multiphysics^®.

Hands-on session: We will set up a multiphysics electric fuse model and analyze the working condition of the electrical fuse. At the end of the session, you will be able to answer:

• What is the optimal thickness of the electrical fuse?
• Which material is suitable for the given specifications?

Day 2

Q&A for Session 1

2–2:30 p.m. IST

Session 2: Introduction to the Particle Tracing Module

2:30–5 p.m. IST

The Particle Tracing Module provides functionality for computing the trajectories of particles in a fluid or electromagnetic field, as well as tools for modeling particle–field interactions. It can be combined seamlessly with other add-on module, giving you access to additional modeling tools and fields to drive particle motion. In this session, we will cover:

• The particle tracing interfaces
• Essential features available in the module
• Particle tracing boundary conditions
• Specialized particle release features

Hands-on session: We will model the particle trajectory in a laminar static mixer to find the:

• Particle trajectory in the mixer
• Velocity and pressure distribution in the mixer

Day 3

Q&A for Session 2

2–2:30 p.m. IST

Session 3: Particle Tracing for Fluid Flow

2:30–5 p.m. IST

Particle tracing can be used to visualize and analyze the movement of particles within a fluid, which helps you understand complex flow patterns and behaviors for various applications. In this session, we will show you how to track particles influenced by various forces to optimize your designs for fluid flow applications. You will learn how to model particle heating and cooling due to surroundings, as well as how particles gain or lose mass as they propagate. We will also cover:

• Fluid–particle interaction
• Modeling droplet sprays
• Calculating residence time

Hands-on session: We will model particle diffusion in a fluid with the diffusion equation, using the Particle Tracing for Fluid Flow interface to find the:

• Diffusion of particles over time
• Concentration of species (or particles) over a desired region (or domain) over time due to diffusion

Day 4

Q&A for Session 3

2–2:30 p.m. IST

Session 4: Particle Tracing in Charged Medium

2:30–5 p.m. IST

Particle tracing in charged media is crucial for studying the dynamics of charged particles within the electromagnetic fields. In this session, we will show how to accurately predict the motion of ions or electrons in the applied fields, which is essential for the design of spectrometers, electron guns, and particle accelerators. We will cover:

• Particle tracing in electric and magnetic fields
• Particle–matter interaction
• Relativistic charged particle tracing
• Unidirectional and bidirectional couplings

Hands-on session: We will model the propagation of charged particle beams at high current and relativistic speed to find the:

• Particle trajectory in the charged medium
• Magnetic flux density of the device

Day 5

Q&A for Session 4

2–2:30 p.m. IST

Session 5: Mathematical Particle Tracing and the Multiphysics Coupling of Particle Tracing

2:30–5 p.m. IST

Mathematical particle tracing involves the use of mathematical models and numerical methods to simulate and track the movement of particles within a given system. It is an alternative to the built-in functionality for the charged particle tracing and particle tracing for fluid flow. In this session, we will discuss coupling of the Particle Tracing Module's functionality with various physics such as heat transfer and acoustics. We will cover:

• Monte Carlo collision modeling
• Generalized field–particle interaction
• Thermophoresis
• Acoustophoresis

Hands-on session: We will use particle tracing for fluid flow to estimate the value of pi with the Monte Carlo method. Points will be randomly placed inside a square, and the number that lie within an inscribed circle will be counted.

Day 6

Q&A for Session 5

2–3 p.m. IST (Monday, June 2)

Suggested Background

This training course is suitable for anyone with an engineering, physics, or science background. No previous experience with COMSOL Multiphysics^® is required.

Pricing & Payment Methods

The price for this online training course is INR 25,000 per person. We offer an academic discount to those who qualify. For information about the academic rate, please contact dimple.joshi@comsol.com or call +91-9513655370.

We accept payment by NEFT, UPI, credit or debit card, company purchase order, or check. For security purposes, please do not send credit card information via email. You will be considered registered and your spot will be reserved once the full payment or purchase order is received.

Mail payments or purchase orders to:

COMSOL Multiphysics Pvt. Ltd. No. 46, 3rd Floor "Phoenix Pinnacle" Ulsoor Road, Bengaluru - 560042

Course Recording

This training course will be recorded, and the recording will be made available to all paid registrants for 14 days following the course.