Comsol

Rosie · March 31, 2010, 02:18

I´m considering COMSOL as a product for use in chemical unit operations modelling (reactors, pipelines, crystallizers). I´m a former CFX user and would like somethign that gives the same functionality.
I´ve had a quick look at COMSOL and it seems to be the real deal, although it may fall down a bit in the turbulent modelling area.

Can anybody give me a steer as to its suitability for chemical engineering ?

Thanks, Rosie.

moh1367 · March 31, 2010, 07:53

Hello!
I have heard the name of this software, can you tell me some about its abilities and where that we can download it?

Thanks

Rosie · March 31, 2010, 08:30

Well, do a google on Comsol and it´ll bring you to their website. It´s an offshoot of Matlab and they claim to compete in the CFX/Fluent space.

Big advantage is that they do not charge an annual licensing fee, but have a one time buy in, and then you pay a smaller amount anually, if you want updates.
Another advantage is that they´ll let you have a three month free trial.

I´m still looking for an answer to if it is a good option for chemical engineering. Thanks.

March 31, 2010, 02:18	Comsol	#1
Rosie New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I´m considering COMSOL as a product for use in chemical unit operations modelling (reactors, pipelines, crystallizers). I´m a former CFX user and would like somethign that gives the same functionality. I´ve had a quick look at COMSOL and it seems to be the real deal, although it may fall down a bit in the turbulent modelling area. Can anybody give me a steer as to its suitability for chemical engineering ? Thanks, Rosie.

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moh1367 Member Mohammad Zakerzadeh Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aachen, Germany Posts: 40 Rep Power: 17	Hello! I have heard the name of this software, can you tell me some about its abilities and where that we can download it? Thanks

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Rosie New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Well, do a google on Comsol and it´ll bring you to their website. It´s an offshoot of Matlab and they claim to compete in the CFX/Fluent space. Big advantage is that they do not charge an annual licensing fee, but have a one time buy in, and then you pay a smaller amount anually, if you want updates. Another advantage is that they´ll let you have a three month free trial. I´m still looking for an answer to if it is a good option for chemical engineering. Thanks.