| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
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| Symposium
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2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
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| Presentation Title |
Effects of Process Parameters and Print Orientation on the Manufacturability and Fluid Wicking Performance of Additively Manufactured Inconel 718 Wicks For Heat Pipes |
| Author(s) |
Cameron Noe, Dhruv Bhate, Tatiana EL Dannaoui, Alexander Rattner |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Cameron Noe |
| Abstract Scope |
Thermal management is a common challenge in a range of engineering disciplines. Using additive manufacturing techniques, it is possible to create integrated wicking heat pipe structures for component level thermoregulation. One of the key elements to a functional integrated heat pipe is the fluid wick structure. The focus of this study is to quantify the effects of laser powder bed fusion printing process parameters and build orientation on wicking performance. Several factors such as wick porosity, permeability, effective pore radius, and presence of defects were studied to identify candidates for future heat pipe applications. In addition to performance metrics, correlation between print parameters, build orientation, and manufacturing defects are studied. The effects of overhanging wick geometry are also explored. Exploring many potential wicking parameters and print orientations yields insight into parameter choices that result in the most functional wicks with the fewest defects. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |