Study and optimization of a hydraulic module made with additive manufacturing for helicopter applications

Michela Andrea Lo Schirico

Study and optimization of a hydraulic module made with additive manufacturing for helicopter applications.

Rel. Paolo Maggiore. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Aerospaziale, 2020

Abstract

The aim of this master's thesis is to analyze the hydraulic component of a helicopter both from a thermodynamic and structural point of view; based on the results obtained in the analyses, a possible optimization of the component will be evaluated in order to improve its performance.