Still air will be okay. Quite honestly, I am not so experienced with thermo to know how convecting air will behave differently. I l just need some blocks of air on the bottom of the TE and for the model to work and compile in a time dependent frame.DrClaude said:How complicated does the modelling of air need to be? Simulating still air is easy, convection not so much...
COMSOL modeling is a software tool used for simulating and solving complex physical problems in various fields of science and engineering. It uses finite element analysis (FEA) to create virtual models and predict the behavior of real-life systems.
COMSOL can help by providing a platform for creating a virtual model of the thermoelectric module and its surrounding air. By inputting the relevant parameters and boundary conditions, the software can simulate and analyze the heat transfer and fluid flow in the system, providing valuable insights and predictions for optimizing the module's performance.
Some key features include the ability to model complex geometries and materials, incorporate various physical phenomena such as heat transfer and fluid flow, and simulate different operating conditions. Additionally, COMSOL has a user-friendly interface and offers advanced post-processing tools for analyzing and visualizing results.
COMSOL offers a variety of resources, such as tutorials and user guides, to help beginners get started with modeling. However, a basic understanding of thermoelectric modules and COMSOL's simulation techniques is recommended for optimal use of the software.
Yes, COMSOL allows for the comparison of simulation results with experimental data, providing a way to validate the accuracy of the model. This can help improve the model and provide confidence in the simulation results.