PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Buonamici, Francesco
AU  - Meli, Enrico
AU  - Secciani, Nicola
AU  - Ridolfi, Alessandro
AU  - Rindi, Andrea
AU  - Furferi, Rocco
TI  - Topology Optimization of Static Turbomachinery Components
DP  - 2023 May 3
TA  - Manufacturing Technology Journal
PG  - 11--24
VI  - 23
IP  - 1
AID - 10.21062/mft.2023.005
IS  - 12132489
AB  - Additive Manufacturing has enabled the design of complex components in several technical fields. Considering turbomachinery components, additive manufacturing has unlocked the achievement of significant performances for dynamic rotoring components. The application of topology optimization methods is one of the main factors accelerating the technological development of this sector. This paper presents a procedure for the optimization of static turbomachinery components. The frame-work proposed compares the results obtained by introducing a lattice structure and a solid optimized shape. The procedure is presented with reference to a specific case study. To validate the proposed framework, the complete re-design of a thrust collar of a major Italian-based Oil&Gas company is carried out, demonstrating that the re-thinking of the component in terms of Topology Optimization is a straightforward approach to increase the overall performance of the produced part.