Plasma module improved stability of the finite volume discretization in comsol multiphysics version 5. Particle tracing module mathematical particle tracing specify the equations of motion using massless, newtonian, lagrangian or hamiltonian formulations complete freedom over the equations solved allows, for example, ray tracing to be modeled charged particle tracing. Watch this 45minute archived webinar featuring speakers from altasim to learn about plasma modeling in comsol multiphysics and the plasma module. Dec 10, 2011 im using comsol 4 for plasma modeling but ive read that this module is just for low temperature plasma, does anybody knows the temperature limitation of the plasma in this module. This chapter introduces you to the capabilities of the module including an. The app demonstrates the use of a modal preferences form to allow.
The plasma module is truly a revolutionary product because it combines the universally acclaimed comsol multiphysics user interface with industrial strength algorithms and numerical methods. Hiiper space propulsion simulation using plasma module. I have developed a comsol model that looks at heat generation in a plasmonic nanostructure using the waves optic module frequency dependant, single freq and the heat transfer module with a time. At first, i thought since im simulating a plasma, that the plasma module would be the most appropriate way to go for this simulation. Discussion closed this discussion was created more than 6 months ago and has been closed. Furthermore, this example may also be defined and modeled using components from the following product combinations. Electric currents the electric currents interface is used to model dc, ac, and transient electric. As a result, expect less nonconvergence of models when using the finite volume discretization. It is available in html and pdf format from the comsol help desk. The plasma module is a specialized tool for modeling nonequilibrium discharges, which occur in a wide range of engineering disciplines. Pdf modeling a dc plasma torch with comsol multiphysics. Introduction about the heat transfer module 18 why heat transfer is important to modeling.
Plasma module improved stability of the finite volume discretization. Pdf the numerical simulation of lowpressure radiofrequency rf inductively. It also provides a quick introduction to creating applications using the application builder. Modelling of the heating of the plasmachemical reactor in comsol. Comsolby using the physics of the following modules. Learn how to use multiphysics modeling and simulation to innovate and optimize your engineering designs. Comsol multiphysics designed to assist you to solve and model lowfrequency electromagnetics. These simulations follow largely from previous comsol work 2. For more information on how to work with the comsol multiphysics graphical user interface, please refer to the comsol. A third book, the acdc module reference guide, contains reference material about application mode implementations and commandline programming. Simulation of inductively coupled plasma with applied bias.
These modules are also used for plasma module under comsol software. The mdd model was simulated in comsol multiphysics using the plasma module in. Gas flow, temperature and pressure model with reactive gas chemistries e. The plasma module is designed for researchers, engineers, and experimentalists in the field of plasma science.
The module is designed for researchers, engineers and experimentalists in the field of plasma science to model nonequilibrium discharges which occur in a wide range of engineering disciplines. Comsol multiphysics is the core product that is required to run any of the addon modules. Rf module to model plasmas sustained by electromagnetic waves acdc module to model plasmas sustained by induction currents other physics. Pimenta, some numerical simulation results of swirling flow in dc plasma torch, 15thlatin american workshop on plasma physics, journal of physics. The plasma module is based on a series of scientific publications on numerical. A timevarying electric current passes through a coil creating a timevarying magnetic field around it, which in turn induces azimuthal electric currents in the rarefied gas, leading to break down and formation of a plasma.
Comsol is the developer of comsol multiphysics software, an interactive environment for modeling and simulating scientific and engineering problems. Comsol multiphysics gives you access to very powerful mechanisms for prescribing nonstandard boundary conditions. As it turns out, though, the plasma module is way overkill for simple mhd. This app investigates the mechanism of power deposition into the plasma due to a sinusoidal electrostatic field operating at. Used to compute the ion energy distribution function in plasma models. Some typical applications that are simulated in the interface are capacitors, dielectric sensors, and bushings for high voltage dc insulation. Twodimensional plasma transport model was developed in comsol multiphysics plasma module to investigate fundamental issues in ceramic metal halide cmh lamps starting using arhg penning gas mixture. The main processes of decomposition and destruction of waste by the plasma method take place in a plasma chemical reactor.
The equations of conservation of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and electromagnetics are implemented by using the appropriate modules and the multiphysics. Plasma module equilibrium discharges interface acdc module electric currents, magnetic fields rounded cathode tip, argon and anode using the magnetic vector potential a. This discussion is about an older version of the comsol multiphysics software. Pdf validation and benchmarking of comsol 2d axisymmetric. Ion trajectories hiiper space propulsion simulation using plasma module erik ziehm1, zhengyu chen2, george h. Heat transfer, structural mechanics and fluid flow. Comsol multiphysics with plasma module provides a powerful tool capable of researching the discharge process to give insights of plasma physics which are.
The microfluidics module can solve for stationary and timedependent flows in 2d and 3d, and can be coupled with any other addon products for further extension of the modeling capabilities. The module is accompanied by a suite of tutorial and industrially relevant models, which serve as both instructional examples and a foundation for future work. The intent of this work is to provide insight into possible design rules that might be. Comsol ab, comsol multiphysicscfd module, users guide, version 5. Simulation of plasma processes is a complex multiphysical problem including the description of. Plasma modeling is useful in a variety of industries, such as electronics manufacturing and lasers, because of the unique electrical, chemical, thermal, and radiative. A 2d model of a dc plasma torch comsol multiphysics.
Pdf fluid dynamic models are generally appropriate for the investigation of inductively coupled. Browse the application gallery and download tutorial models with instructions and view example apps. Hai bisogno di aiuto per configurare le tue simulazioni comsol multiphysics. S ti c biliti i comsol m lti h isupporting capabilities in comsol multiphysics rf and acdc modules. Particle tracing particle tracing can be used as an alternative to the finite element method for solving real world.
Plasma systems are complex, highly nonlinear systems that can lead to lowtemperature, nonequilibrium discharges. Nitrogen was considered as a discharge medium instead of air. Jan 30, 2014 however, no one wants to be bogged down figuring out the exact specifications for their mesh. In this archived webinar, jeff crompton and luke gritter of altasim technologies discuss modeling plasmas with the comsol multiphysics software and the plasma module. In this work we use comsol muliphysics software, specifically the equilibrium discharge multiphysics interface of the plasma module, to model a dc nontrasferred arc plasma torch fig. Comsol multiphysics and plasma module the combination of comsol products required to model your application depends on several factors and may include boundary conditions, material properties, physics interfaces, and part libraries. Semiconductor module updates for users of the semiconductor module, comsol multiphysics version 5. Pdf fluid model of inductively coupled plasma etcher based on. The modeling of the dc arc plasma torch is implemented in comsol by using the physics of the following modules 4,5,6,7. A square coil is placed on top of a dielectric window and is.
View the specification chart to find your ideal combination. The ideal schottky, thermionic emission, and continuous quasifermi level boundary conditions have been enhanced to improve the. Simulating lowtemperature plasma in comsol multiphysics. Model lowtemperature nonequilibrium discharges with the plasma module. You access all of these steps from the comsol desktop. To help combat this problem, comsol multiphysics has nine builtin size parameter sets when meshing. Based on comsol multiphysics, the plasma module brings easytouse tools for the study of low temperature plasmas. Browse the rest of the new functionality and tutorial models in the plasma module below. Here, well discuss size parameters for free tetrahedral meshing. Magnetohydrodynamic simulations in comsol multiphysics.
An example of an icp chamber simulation with comsol is given in ref. Acdc module, in 2017 comsol conference in boston, 2017. The nist gec ccp reactor provides a platform for studying capacitively coupled plasmas. Sep 11, 2016 in this video, two dimensional heat transfer problem is solved using comsol multiphysics software. Modeling a dc plasma torch with comsol multiphysics. Learn about multiphysics modeling and simulation comsol blog. The net result is a product with unprecedented ease of use which can handle arbitrarily complicated industrial and academic problems. Comsol multiphysics includes the comsol desktop graphical user interface gui and a set of predefined user interfaces with associated modeling tools, referred to as physics interfaces, for modeling common applications. Jul 02, 2010 based on comsol multiphysics, the plasma module brings easytouse tools for the study of low temperature plasmas.
How to make boundary conditions conditional in your simulation. The modeling of the dc arc plasma torch is implemented in. Modeling a dc plasma torch with comsol multiphysics software. Read this book if you are new to comsol multiphysics. Jun 27, 2016 concluding thoughts on utilizing boundary conditions in comsol multiphysics. Using these modules, the model is described by 11 equations, including. Plasma systems are complex, highly nonlinear systems that can lead to low temperature, nonequilibrium discharges. For example, to find the heat distribution in a motor, first find the current in the coils using one of the quasistatic interfaces in this module and then couple it to a heat equation in the main comsol multiphysics package or the heat transfer module.
Acdc module and plasma module the combination of comsol products required to model your application depends on several factors and may include boundary conditions, material properties, physics interfaces, and part libraries. In this video, two dimensional heat transfer problem is solved using comsol multiphysics software. The experimental parameters discharge voltage, reduced electric field, maximum voltage were used. Paper open access classic spark simulation using comsol software.
In this paper, icp chambers with a bias voltage are investigated with comsol software. Pdf on oct 14, 2015, bruno chine and others published modeling a dc plasma torch with comsol multiphysics find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Watch this archived webinar to learn how to use the comsol multiphysics software and addon plasma module for the selfconsistent modeling of lowtemperature plasma. I mean how much is the upper limitation of plasma temperature. It provides an overview of the comsol environment with examples that show you how to use the comsol desktop user interface and the model builder. Comsol provides a plasma module with a ccp and an icp interface in order to simulate ccp and icp chambers independently. I even got comsol to give my school a free trial of the plasma module so that i could try it. Size parameters for free tetrahedral meshing in comsol. Model, heavy species transport for chemistry of plasma reactions and electrostatics for electric field potential. Modelling of the heating of the plasmachemical reactor in. Customize comsol multiphysics to meet your simulation needs with applicationspecific modules. Bulk fluid plasma is coupled with analytic sheath model. You will see the process of modeling capacitively coupled plasma as well as examples of inductive, dc, and waveheated discharges.
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