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COMSOL Releases Version 6.3 of COMSOL Multiphysics®

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The latest version of the multiphysics simulation software introduces the Electric Discharge Module, GPU-accelerated simulations and updates for greater modelling productivity.

Image 1: Pressure acoustics in an office environment, modelled in COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.3 using GPU support for 25x faster results.
Image 1: Pressure acoustics in an office environment, modelled in COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.3 using GPU support for 25x faster results.

COMSOL, a global leader in modelling and simulation software, recently announced the release of COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.3, which delivers new features and capability updates for efficient physics modelling and simulation app development. The new version includes automated geometry preparation tools, GPU support for accelerated acoustics simulation and surrogate model training, a new Electric Discharge Module, and an interactive Java environment, to name a few.

The new automated geometry preparation tools streamline model development by removing unnecessary details and defects in CAD models, resulting in higher-quality meshes for enhanced simulation reliability. Users can thereby import larger industrial CAD models, which originally were not meant for simulation, and use the automated geometry preparation tools to make the necessary adjustments for robust simulations. The interactive Java environment allows for on-the-fly model modifications using the COMSOL API. Additionally, a chatbot tool is available to assist with Java coding and answer general queries.

Up to 25x Faster Transient Acoustics Simulations

The Acoustics Module now offers GPU support for up to 25x faster simulations of pressure acoustics in the time domain, along with new capabilities for poroacoustics, including support for modelling anisotropic materials and frequency-dependent material properties in the time domain.

"The new GPU support for transient acoustic simulations is invaluable for engineers working on automotive sound systems or optimising acoustics in office and residential spaces," said Mads J. Herring Jensen, development manager at COMSOL. "Being able to produce acoustics simulations much faster will help our users to ultimately develop new design iterations and product innovations more quickly as well."

Detailed Electric Discharge and Breakdown Simulations

The release of COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.3 also introduces the Electric Discharge Module, which offers powerful simulation capabilities spanning a wide range of electric discharge scenarios, including atmospheric pressure gas discharges, breakdown phenomena in liquids like transformer oil, and solid materials like insulating polymers.

"The Electric Discharge Module makes new modelling capabilities available that aid in the design of anything from consumer electronics to high-voltage systems," said Lipeng Liu, technical product manager at COMSOL. "Electric discharge simulation has been a high priority for us, and it is rewarding to see COMSOL's multiphysics strengths come together in this product. Discharge phenomena involve multiple physics and are really suited for the full potential of COMSOL’s modelling tools."

 

Image 2: Transformer oil with a positive streamer propagating through it under a lightning impulse voltage.

News Across the Product Suite

Additional highlights of COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.3 include:

• Efficient data sampling for surrogate model creation
• Electromechanical modelling for thin structures, tools for moisture-induced swelling and simplified workflows for spot welds and fasteners
• More accurate electrostatic force calculations for MEMS devices, efficient modelling of laminated iron in motors and transformers, and easier modelling of periodic structures in wave optics
• Incorporation of Reynolds-stress turbulence models, non-Newtonian flow in porous media and fast drying simulations with nonequilibrium moisture transport
• Precipitation and crystallisation simulation for particle nucleation and growth with particle size distribution

To get an in-depth look at the latest version, browse the release highlights. Alternatively, for an introduction to COMSOL Multiphysics® and a look at how the updates have enhanced its overall power, check out this blog post.

About COMSOL

COMSOL is a global provider of simulation software for product design and research to technical enterprises, research labs and universities. Its COMSOL Multiphysics® product is an integrated software environment for creating physics-based models and simulation apps. A particular strength is its ability to account for coupled or multiphysics phenomena. Add-on products expand the simulation platform for electromagnetics, structural, acoustics, fluid flow, heat transfer and chemical applications. Interfacing tools enable the integration of COMSOL Multiphysics simulations with all major technical computing and CAD tools on the CAE market. Simulation experts rely on COMSOL Compiler™ and COMSOL Server™ to deploy applications to their design teams, manufacturing departments, test laboratories and customers throughout the world. Founded in 1986, COMSOL has 16 offices worldwide and extends its reach with a network of distributors.