Ultra-Compact Heat Exchanger Fabricated By 3D Printing

This ultra-compact heat exchanger, created using additive manufacturing, maximises heat transfer in a confined space. It features a mathematically perfect Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) that is intrinsically smooth and continuous, allowing it to be used as the core structure for the compact heat exchanger. This TPMS design achieves a much larger heat transfer capability (more than ten times improvement) due to its unique properties and high surface- area-to-volume ratio. The incoming hot and cold fluids will flow through these channels to complete the heat exchange. The conformal filling of these TPMS structures in the heat exchanger significantly improves heat exchange efficiency and reduces fluid pressure drop. Because of its unique internal TPMS structure and integrated one- piece design, this heat exchanger is very durable and highly efficient, lowering maintenance costs. 

Red Dot Award: Design Concept | Ready to Launch | 3D Printed