Multidisciplinary Topology Optimization of Extreme Environment Heat Exchangers

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$833,244
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Status:
ACTIVE
Project Term:
05/24/2023 - 11/23/2024

Technology Description:

Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T) will develop a multidisciplinary topology optimization (MDTO) algorithm that couples fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and structural analysis to design, manufacture via additive manufacturing techniques, and demonstrate a high-performance, extreme environment heat exchanger (EEHX) capable of operating at up to 900°C with a 17 MPa pressure differential with supercritical carbon dioxide. The key to delivering this EEHX technology is a revolutionary and computationally efficient MDTO capability that leverages a powerful open-source level-set topology optimization code coupled with the development of a high-speed graphics processing unit-accelerated multi-physics solvers for coupled fluid flow, heat transfer, and structural mechanics simulation. The use of an open-source topology optimization platform will reduce development costs and accelerate market adoption.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. William Horak
Project Contact:
Mr. Mike Stoia
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
mike.stoia@boeing.com

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