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Optimization of a butterfly valve disc using 3D topology and genetic algorithms

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Butterfly valves are a mechanical component used to regulate flow and pressure on a variety of tanks and pipeline systems. The design of this flow-control device needs to consider its structural performance as well as the flow of the fluid. In this sense, simulation and optimization tools play an important role in a butterfly valve successful development. This paper presents a global optimization of the disc of a butterfly valve by the combination of topology and shape optimization techniques. Topology optimization is employed during concept design stage to evaluate the best material distribution from a structural performance point of view. Then, based on the topology optimization results, a shape optimization, managed by Genetic Algorithms (GAs), is conducted considering structural and fluid dynamics at the same time. The results demonstrate the suitability of the proposed approach to obtain a light butterfly valve disc which satisfies the structural safety and the flow requirements.

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The authors would like to acknowledge the support of the Nebrija Santander Green Surface Transport chair.

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  1. Cátedra Nebrija Santander Green Surface Transport, Universidad Nebrija, Madrid, Spain

    S. Corbera Caraballo

  2. Escuela Politécnica Superior y de Arquitectura, Universidad Nebrija, Madrid, Spain

    J. L. Olazagoitia Rodríguez & R. Álvarez Fernández

  3. Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Química y Diseño Industrial. ETS de Ingeniería y Diseño Industrial, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain

    J. A. Lozano Ruiz

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Highlights

• This paper proposed the global optimization of a butterfly valve taking into account the structural safety, its fluid dynamic influence and its weight.

• An approach, structured in two stages with different optimization techniques is applied for a multi-objective optimization of the butterfly valve.

• Topology optimization is employed at the first stage aim to evaluate the best material distribution from a structural performance point of view, then a shape optimization, managed by Genetic Algorithms, is conducted considering structural and fluid performance at the same time.

• The design domain of the topology optimization and the design variables of the shape optimization concern the complete back side of the disc and they are not only focused on a concrete region. This strategy allows a true global optimization of the disc.

• The optimization process is set up by means of different Python scripts that connect the FEA and CFD software with Topology and Genetic Algorithms developed by the authors.

• The optimization result shows that the combination of Topology and Genetic Algorithms provides an optimum valve design that decreases the maximum stress by 70.5%, the mass by 6% and increases the Kv by 16.7%.

• The results obtained confirm that the applied methodology in this study is adequate for addressing the optimization of these types of valves.

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Corbera Caraballo, S., Olazagoitia Rodríguez, J.L., Lozano Ruiz, J.A. et al. Optimization of a butterfly valve disc using 3D topology and genetic algorithms. Struct Multidisc Optim 56, 941–957 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-017-1694-4

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