cluster computing mpi
Hello, I am trying to run my models from comsol on our University's super computer, and having difficulty with the $PBS_NODEFILE command. Can the PBS_NODEFILE also be used to run generic MPI programs?...
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Dear Concerned, I have comsol 4.2 version package. In this regard i am facing a problem to define spatially varying force on a boundary in 2D space. For instance, if i have a line extending along...
View ArticleStructural analysis 2-D stress plot overlapping
Dear Concerned, How can i overlap von mises plot of 2D asymmetric formulation with a 2D plane stress formulation for the Same Geometry.
View ArticleCOMSOL external MATLAB function
Hello forum. I want to use an external matlab function to define a local heat transfer coefficient distribution. If I use a very simple external function, everything works fine: for example: function...
View Articlemagnetic shielding with mumetal(nonlinear - saturation)
Hi I need some help with my model.... I have a 3D sim, A current line that generates my field and a mumetal infinite plane(1m*1m*0.5mm) The 0.5mm is the thickness of my mumetal. I have 0.5T on the...
View Articlemagned no moving
Hey. I have this problem: I have two magnets oriented so that the north pole of one facing the North Pole 2 in the common axis X. Magnets are so close to each other should be repel. But magnets will...
View ArticleComputing the inductance of a Wire
Hi! I read "Computing the Resistance of a Wire" post. It is easy for compute resistance of wire, but how i can compute the inductance of this wire?
View ArticlePDE solving or defining force in terms of displacement
Hi, I hope you are doing well, I am a new user of Comsol. At this moment, I am trying to model a cantilever beam with an applied force on its edge as a function of displacement. So, what I need is...
View ArticleCalling variable or convert T(x,y,z) = >T(x,y,t) between models
Hi: Please help! I'm very stuck with a quite straightforward problem. I've got two models: 1) Model 1: 3D Heat Transfer Stationary 2) Model 2: 2D Teat Transfer Time Dependent. How can I call T(x,y,z)...
View ArticlePDE and ODE implementation
Hi, I would like to make a frost growth model where ODE and PDE equations are involved such as: ys * d(rho,t) = d(P,T) rho* d(ys,t) = m - d(P,T) And energy balance equation k*d^2(T,y) =(m -...
View Articleabout helix geometry modeling
Hi, I am trying to model a spiraling geometry (helix-like) with a complicated cross section. Does anyone know how to do it with comsol 4.2/4.3a? I used the build-in "helix" one but that was with a...
View ArticleVanishing geometry in nano level
Hi I'm trying to plant some nano-cylinders on a larger cylindrical base of [um] dimensions. When I plant 3 cylinders on top with 200[nm] radius, everything works just fine. But if I reduce their sizes...
View ArticleAxial flux permanent magnet generator
Hi Dr. Ivar/All, Iam trying to simulate the axial flux permanent magnet generator with two rotor and a coreless stator sandwiched between two rotor. Permanent Magnets are attached on inner surface of...
View Articlemesh error
Hey, I was trying to follow the PDF on comsol website ( Model ID 15) to build a model for Helmholtz coil. I followed almost all the steps except for the dimensions, so the geometry should have no...
View ArticlePressure boundary conditions
Hi All, I am working on a coupled problem involving a piezoelectric and fluid.....I need to apply the pressure from the piezoelectric after each iteration step and apply it as a pressure boundary...
View ArticleAbout conductive electrodes of piezoceramics layers
Hello everyone, I am working on a piezoelectric energy harvester(substructure and a piezoceramic layer). I am applying a point force on the substructure and measuring the voltage from the surface of...
View ArticleProblems with sweep mesh
Hi, I have been trying to sweep mesh a domain (3-D). It will be like a small straight tube of rectangular cross section and having turns at right angles (like a serpentine). I tried to mesh the source...
View Articlecoupling model, extrusion 2D-axy towards 3D
Hello, Is it possible to re-use temperature boundary results of a 2D-axy simulation towards a boundary destination of a 3D model (4.3a version)? Which operator could I use if it's possible? Thank you...
View ArticleGenerating shear waves induced by a piston hitting to a model
I want to generate sinusoidal shear waves and observe its propagation induced by a piston hitting a 3D model. I think what I would like to do is similar to paper presented by S.Audiere...
View ArticleJoule Heating and Laminar Flow in microfluidics
I'm trying to find the temperature distribution in a microfluidic channel. The heat is generated by two electrode in a microfluidic channel. When I create the model without laminar flow everything...
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