Additive Manufacturing in Underwater Applications
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Published:2024-02-06
Issue:4
Volume:14
Page:1346
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ISSN:2076-3417
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Container-title:Applied Sciences
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Applied Sciences
Author:
Korniejenko Kinga1ORCID, Gądek Szymon1, Dynowski Piotr2ORCID, Tran Doan Hung3ORCID, Rudziewicz Magdalena1ORCID, Pose Sebastian4ORCID, Grab Thomas4
Affiliation:
1. Faculty of Material Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, al. Jana Pawła II 37, 31-864 Krakow, Poland 2. Faculty of Geoengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Michała Oczapowskiego 2, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland 3. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Nha Trang University, Nguyen Dinh Chieu 2, Nha Trang 650000, Vietnam 4. Scientific Diving Center of the Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 7, 09599 Freiberg, Germany
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly named 3D printing, is a promising technology for many applications. It is the most viable option for widespread use in automated construction processes, especially for harsh environments such as underwater. Some contemporary applications of this technology have been tested in underwater environments, but there are still a number of problems to be solved. This study focuses on the current development of 3D printing technology for underwater applications, including the required improvements in the technology itself, as well as new materials. Information about underwater applications involving part fabrication via AM is also provided. The article is based on a literature review that is supplemented by case studies of practical applications. The main findings show that the usage of additive manufacturing in underwater applications can bring a number of advantages—for instance, increasing work safety, limiting the environmental burden, and high efficiency. Currently, only a few prototype applications for this technology have been developed. However, underwater additive manufacturing is a promising tool to develop new, effective applications on a larger scale. The technology itself, as well as the materials used, still require development and optimization.
Funder
Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange in the framework of joint research projects between the Republic of Poland and the Federal Republic of Germany under the grant “Underwater eco-monitoring” Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Exchange program for students and scientists
Subject
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science
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