An Assessment of Gyroid Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces For Additively Manufactured Exchangers
Abstract
With the Navy integrating new technologies and capabilities into its fleet, there is a corresponding increase in the power demand. However, this increased power generation also results in higher heat production, which poses a risk of failures. To address these challenges, the U.S. Navy (USN) is interested in exploring the potential of additive manufacturing processes for producing heat exchangers. The objective of this project is to leverage additive manufacturing to create smaller, more cost-effective, and highly efficient heat exchangers. Sponsored by the USN, this research focuses on enhancing the operational readiness, cost effectiveness, and efficiency of power generation systems. The outcomes of this research will hold substantial value for the undersea warfare (USW) community, as this will contribute to improved operational readiness, cost reduction, and increased efficiency of power generation systems in submarines. This research used triply periodic minimal surfaces to improve the performance of heat exchangers by more than 400 percent and decrease size by almost 84 percent.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1225620
Entities
People
- Derrick J. Thompson
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School