Riassunto analitico
This Master's thesis aims to perform an extensive investigation of the utilization and application of additive manufacturing techniques within the domain of heat exchangers production, deeply examining the most significant technical aspects and design parameters to guarantee a deeper understanding of the implementation of such technology in the thermal energy transfer industry.
Traditional manufacturing methods for heat exchangers have often induced limitations in product design and scarce possibilities of component customization, other than lengthy production processes. Additive manufacturing offers instead a transformative solution by enabling the production of intricate geometries, leading to significant performance enhancements which have been described in detail in this document. The objective of this thesis is to also investigate the feasibility, potential and documenting already proved benefits of such innovative way of thinking and manufacturing a heat exchanger, while exploring the challenges associated with its implementation.
The study encompasses a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of geometries, structures, materials, printing directions and surface roughness as key factors influencing the fabrication and performance of heat exchangers. Each aspect will be thoroughly examined to provide valuable insights into their impact on the overall functionality and efficiency of the end products.
The research ultimately offers an overview on the current state of art of heat of the heat exchanger production via additive manufacturing.
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