Fluid jet access in topology optimization for cleanable parts

Topology optimization methods are used to design high performance structural components that often have complex geometric layouts. In several industries, components are required to be cleanable, and for this research cleaning by jetting is considered. Thus, being able to ensure jet access on the entire surface of a structure is of interest in...

Design for drainability in density-based topology optimization

Topology optimization methods improve the structural performance of components. However, in food processing, medical, high-precision, and other industries' designs should also fulfil the requirement of being cleanable. An important aspect of cleanability is drainability, which entails that fluids can always run off the structure under just...