Fluid & Heat Blog Posts

Optimize 3D Printers by Modeling the Glass-Transition Temperature
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
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?
The original theory for why ice is slippery involves the concept of pressure melting. However, the true answer involves more research, debate, and thought.

Designing Effective Transdermal Drug Delivery Patches with Simulation
Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) patches are more effective and convenient than traditional drug delivery methods. See how Veryst Engineering simulated the diffusion process in a TDD patch.

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

Improve the Productivity and Safety of a Perforated Well with an App
Perforated wells offer a viable approach for recovering oil and gas trapped in reservoirs. See how apps can help speed up the design process of these devices…

Analyze a Vacuum Dryer’s Speed with Multiphysics Modeling
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.

Analyze a Mixer’s Design Elements with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Industrial mixers are used in the production of food, pharmaceuticals, and plastic. You can design a mixer geometry to fit your specific use case with simulation…