Title
Numerical Modeling of Continuous Flow Microwave Heating: A Critical Comparison of COMSOL and ANSYS
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract
Numerical models were developed to simulate temperature profiles in Newtonian fluids during continuous flow microwave heating by one way coupling electromagnetism, fluid flow, and heat transport in ANSYS 8.0 and COMSOL Multiphysics v3.4. Comparison of the results from the COMSOL model with the results from a pre-developed and validated ANSYS model ensured accuracy of the COMSOL model. Prediction of power Loss by both models was in close agreement (5-13% variation) and the predicted temperature profiles were similar. COMSOL provided a flexible model setup whereas ANSYS required coupling incompatible elements to transfer load between electromagnetic, fluid flow, and heat transport modules. Overall, both software packages provided the ability to solve multiphysics phenomena accurately.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
The Journal of microwave power and electromagnetic energy : a publication of the International Microwave Power Institute
First Page
187
Last Page
97
Recommended Citation
Salvi, D., Boldor, D., Ortego, J., Aita, G. M., & Sabliov, C. M. (2010). Numerical Modeling of Continuous Flow Microwave Heating: A Critical Comparison of COMSOL and ANSYS. The Journal of microwave power and electromagnetic energy : a publication of the International Microwave Power Institute, 44 (4), 187-97. https://doi.org/10.1080/08327823.2010.11689787