Laser Powder-Bed Fusion of Heat Exchangers

The laser powder-bed fusion (L-PBF) process is a novel additive manufacturing (AM) technique used to produce metal objects layer-by-layer using a laser source. Aim of this project is to design an optimized heat exchanger with enhanced heat transfer performance with the advantages offered by additive manufacturing (AM) technology such as complex design and lightweight. The objective of this proposed research is to design a heat exchanger with utilizing the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing. An extensive approach for design of additive manufacturing with the ability of weight reduction and performance improvement will be developed as an outcome of this project.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mo Elbestawi

Student:

Partner:

Voestalpine Additive Manufacturing Centre Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program: