Computational Investigation of Pressure Drop and Flow Characteristics in Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) Structures for Transpiration Cooling
Jake Gravestock
This research explores how Triply-Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) structures can improve transpiration cooling by optimizing coolant flow and reducing pressure losses in aerospace applications. Transpiration cooling relies on porous materials to evenly distribute coolant and protect critical components from extreme heat, but the complex geometries of TPMS structures present challenges in understanding their flow resistance and permeability. Currently, there is limited data on how different TPMS