A review of topology optimisation for fluid-based problems

J Alexandersen, CS Andreasen - Fluids, 2020 - mdpi.com
This review paper provides an overview of the literature for topology optimisation of fluid-
based problems, starting with the seminal works on the subject and ending with a snapshot …

Full-scale 3D structural topology optimization using adaptive mesh refinement based on the level-set method

H Li, T Yamada, P Jolivet, K Furuta, T Kondoh… - Finite Elements in …, 2021 - Elsevier
We propose a parallel distributed and open-source framework for full-scale 3D structural
topology optimization (TO). This can be achieved by properly combining parallel computing …

Topology optimization of two fluid heat exchangers

LC Høghøj, DR Nørhave, J Alexandersen… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
A method for density-based topology optimization of heat exchangers with two fluids is
proposed. The goal of the optimization process is to maximize the heat transfer from one …

Three-dimensional topology optimization of thermal-fluid-structural problems for cooling system design

M Yu, S Ruan, J Gu, M Ren, Z Li, X Wang… - Structural and …, 2020 - Springer
In the present study, a topology optimization method of thermal-fluid-structural problems is
researched to design the three-dimensional heat sink with load-carrying capability. The …

3D topology optimization of heat sinks for liquid cooling

S Sun, P Liebersbach, X Qian - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper conducts topology optimization of three dimensional heat sinks for liquid cooling.
The forced cooling system is modeled with weakly coupled steady-state incompressible …

Optimum design and thermal modeling for 2D and 3D natural convection problems incorporating level set‐based topology optimization with body‐fitted mesh

H Li, T Kondoh, P Jolivet, K Furuta… - International Journal …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Passive heat sinks cooled by natural convection are reliable, compact, and low‐noise. They
are widely used in telecommunication devices, LEDs, and so forth. This work builds upon …

Three-dimensional topology optimization of natural convection using double multiple-relaxation-time lattice Boltzmann method

JW Luo, L Chen, H Ke, C Zhang, Y Xia… - Applied Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
A topology optimization method based on the double multiple-relaxation-time (MRT) lattice
Boltzmann method and level-set method is developed for 3D natural convection heat …

4D topology optimization: Integrated optimization of the structure and self-actuation of soft bodies for dynamic motions

C Yuhn, Y Sato, H Kobayashi, A Kawamoto… - Computer Methods in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Topology optimization is a powerful tool utilized in various fields for structural design.
However, its application has primarily been restricted to static or passively moving objects …

Computational design of flow fields for vanadium redox flow batteries via topology optimization

CH Chen, K Yaji, S Yamasaki, S Tsushima… - Journal of Energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) is a rechargeable battery, which has attracted attention
as a next-generation electrochemical energy storage system. It is widely known that …

A “poor man's” approach to topology optimization of natural convection problems

J Asmussen, J Alexandersen, O Sigmund… - Structural and …, 2019 - Springer
Topology optimization of natural convection problems is computationally expensive, due to
the large number of degrees of freedom (DOFs) in the model and its two-way coupled …