Optimizing Heat Exchanger Design in the Textile Industry through Additive Manufacturing : An Empirical Study

Authors

  • Dr. Ganesh S. Kakad  Professor, Textile Engineering Department, Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering and Technology, Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India
  • Dr. Sagar S. Gaddamwar  Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering and Technology, Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Additive Manufacturing (AM), Heat Exchangers, Textile Industry, Design Optimization, Efficiency

Abstract

The textile industry is a significant consumer of thermal energy, utilizing heat exchangers to manage and optimize heat transfer processes. Traditional heat exchanger designs often face limitations in efficiency and flexibility, constrained by conventional manufacturing methods and design constraints. This research paper explores the potential of additive manufacturing (AM) to address these challenges by optimizing heat exchanger design within the textile industry. Additive manufacturing, with its capability to produce complex geometries and customized components, offers novel approaches to enhance heat exchanger performance. This empirical study investigates how AM can be leveraged to improve thermal efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and enable more versatile and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The study begins with a comprehensive review of current heat exchanger technologies and their limitations in the textile sector, followed by an examination of AM technologies relevant to heat exchanger production. A series of experiments were conducted to design and fabricate heat exchangers using various AM techniques, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). The performance of AM-produced heat exchangers was rigorously tested against traditional counterparts, focusing on metrics such as thermal conductivity, pressure drop, and overall efficiency. The results demonstrate that AM can significantly enhance heat exchanger performance by enabling intricate internal structures that improve heat transfer and reduce energy losses. Furthermore, the study highlights the benefits of AM in terms of reduced production time and material waste, alongside the ability to customize designs for specific industrial applications. This research provides valuable insights into the practical advantages of integrating additive manufacturing into heat exchanger design, offering a pathway towards more efficient and adaptable thermal management solutions in the textile industry. The findings suggest that AM not only meets but exceeds current design and performance standards, paving the way for broader adoption and future innovations in industrial heat exchanger technologies.

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2023-11-24

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Dr. Ganesh S. Kakad, Dr. Sagar S. Gaddamwar "Optimizing Heat Exchanger Design in the Textile Industry through Additive Manufacturing : An Empirical Study" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 10, Issue 6, pp.387-396, November-December-2023.