Diffuse sound absorption modelling of complex finite absorbers using a hybrid deterministic-statistical energy analysis approach
Time: 7:40 am
Author: Cédric Van hoorickx
Abstract ID: 1444
This contribution presents a numerical approach to quantify the response of an absorber in a diffuse reverberation room. Conventionally, this is done by considering an infinite absorber coupled to an acoustic halfspace. It is, however, well known that the diffuse absorption coefficient for a finite absorber can be quite different due to what is referred to in literature as the edge effect. A finite size correction has been developed previously, but it is only applicable to homogeneous absorbers and is based on a computationally costly quintuple integration. This contribution presents an alternative approach in which a deterministic model, e.g. using the finite element or modal transfer matrix method, is coupled with a statistical model of the room using a hybrid deterministic-statistical energy analysis framework. With this framework, also the theoretical uncertainty on this diffuse sound absorption that is inherent in the diffuse field assumption can be quantified, i.e. the variance of sound absorption results that can be theoretically expected across an ensemble of reverberation rooms of the same volume. The methodology is numerically and experimentally validated for several absorber types.
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Numerical study in sound absorption ability of curtain in random incidence condition
Time: 6:20 am
Author: Zenong Cai
Abstract ID: 1624
Woven fabric can provide variety application scenarios in acoustic field as flexible and light features. Folded curtain can be made from fabric, which is a good application example of woven fabric in noise control as sound adjuster in multi-function halls. Many geometric parameters can affect the sound absorption ability of folded curtain, such as folding shape, folding depth, the average distance of air cavity and folding period, etc. However, in random incidence condition, the relationship of geometry parameters and sound absorption ability is not clear in previous works. To obtain this relationship, Finite Element Method is used in this work. Because of the different folded shape, the contribution fractions of different angles are changed by the different geometry parameters. A series of three dimensional models is established with different geometric conditions. Different angles of incidence plain sound waves are introduced in three dimensional models. Numerical results show the detailed contribution fractions of different angles. A new formula that can predict sound absorption ability of folded curtain in random incidence condition can be gained.
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Bubble curtain modelling: analytical prediction of piling noise mitigation
Time: 7:20 am
Author: Marco Huisman
Abstract ID: 1763
In order to mitigate underwater noise caused by pile driving, bubble curtains are widely used during offshore constructions. These form an impedance barrier to the acoustic pressure wave, and the resulting attenuation on the interface of water to bubbly water is the main driver behind the insertion loss that can be achieved. A secondary effect is energy absorption by bubble resonance; however, normal bubble sizes are such that the resonance frequency is considerably higher than the peak in the piling noise spectrum, rendering the resonance contribution to the overall insertion loss relatively small. The broadband insertion loss and sound level reduction spectra of bubble curtains are mainly determined on an empirical basis, comparing actual project data and noise monitoring results across sites. Although several efforts have been made to capture the noise mitigation by bubble curtains in numerical models, there is no straight-forward integrated modelling method available to quantify the influence of individual design and operational parameters. Using a number of assumptions and simplifications, this paper presents an analytical model for the frequency-dependent and broadband insertion loss achieved by bubble curtains, that combines both impedance and resonance effects.
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Optimal ANC System Arrangement Based on Complete System Analyses Applying COSMOL Multiphysics and Matlab
Time: 6:00 am
Author: MIQING WANG
Abstract ID: 1824
In real active noise control system implementation, the arrangement of secondary sources and error microphones have significant effect on the performance of the system. Analytical and experimental ways are usually combined to determine the best system layout. In this paper, we use COSMOL Multiphysics to accurately model the acoustic environment in enclosures with the real measured dimensions and parameters. Matlab is adopted to simulate the basic active noise control algorithms. The combined simulation results are used to decide the optimal system layout of the real ANC system. Experiments are conducted on a real ANC system with EVAL-21489-EZLITE from ADI to validate the analyzed and simulation results.
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Finite Element Method and Dynamical Energy Analysis in Vibroacoustics A Comparative Study
Time: 12:20 pm
Author: Sebastian Zettel
Abstract ID: 1906
Future aircraft concepts utilizing innovative lightweight structures and novel propulsion concepts are a necessity for long term sustainable air travel. These concepts pose new challenges for the vibro-acoustic assessment of cabin structures and the associated noise impact on passengers. Finite Element (FE) models derived from aircraft pre-design data are not optimized for use in acoustic analyses, i.e. the mesh is too coarse to provide meaningful results while setting up Statistical Energy Analysis models for this specific purpose is adding another time-consuming step. A possible alternative, Discrete Energy Analysis (DEA), is evaluated. This method allows to calculate the acoustic behavior of thin-walled structures in higher frequency ranges simply using existing FE meshes. In this paper an experimental lightweight aluminum structure and its respective FE model is investigated for a frequency range up to 5000 Hz. A comparison in terms of vibrational energy between DEA, FE and measurement results are presented. Finally, a lower-bound frequency range is identified in which DEA and FEM correlate and thus allow a substitution for further simulations at higher frequencies.
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Free vibration analysis of rectangular plates with arbitrary elastic boundary conditions
Time: 7:20 am
Author: Zhenshuai Wan
Abstract ID: 1985
boundary conditions are In this paper, an improved Fourier series method is presented for the free vibration analysis of rectangular plates with arbitrary elastic conditions. The stiffness value of the restraining springs is determined as required to simulate the arbitrary elastic boundary conditions. The exact solution of plates with arbitrary elastic boundary conditions is solved by the introduced supplementary func-tions. The matrix eigenvalue equation of plates is derived by using boundary conditions and the governing equations. Compared with exist methods, the presented method can be easily applied to most of plate vibration problems with different boundary conditions. To validate the accuracy of the presented method, numerical simulations with different boundary conditions are presented.presented.
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(Generalized) Bloch mode synthesis for the fast dispersion curve calculation of 3D periodic metamaterials
Time: 3:20 pm
Author: Vanessa Cool
Abstract ID: 2052
Metamaterials, i.e. artificial structures with unconventional properties, have shown to be highly potential lightweight and compact solutions for the attenuation of noise and vibrations in targeted frequency ranges, called stop bands. In order to analyze the performance of these metamaterials, their stop band behavior is typically predicted by means of dispersion curves, which describe the wave propagation in the corresponding infinite periodic structure. The input for these calculations is usually a finite element model of the corresponding unit cell. Most common in literature are 2D plane metamaterials, which often consist of a plate host structure with periodically added masses or resonators. In recent literature, however, full 3D metamaterials are encountered which are periodic in all three directions and which enable complete, omnidirectional stop bands. Although these 3D metamaterials have favorable vibro-acoustic characteristics, the computational cost to analyze them quickly increases with unit cell model size. Model order reduction techniques are important enablers to overcome this problem. In this work, the Bloch Mode Synthesis (BMS) and generalized BMS (GBMS) reduction techniques are extended from 2D to 3D periodic structures. Through several verifications, it is demonstrated that dispersion curve calculation times can be strongly reduced, while accurate stop band predictions are maintained.
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Joint modeling for the analytical estimation of dynamic behaviors of beam-coupled structures
Time: 8:20 am
Author: HANSOL PARK
Abstract ID: 2164
In this study, analytical method is applied for the estimation of dynamic behaviors of beam-coupled structures. Mathematical expressions are given with terms of shape factors, material information and assembly angles of each sub-component. Based on Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, entire formulation is built with compatibility of system dynamics. The coupled structures are divided into two types, point coupling and mass coupling, related with the properties of coupling points. Point coupling is commonly used assumption that two sub-components are combined with lumped spring or damping, and mass coupling has undeformable rigid joint which has mass and inertia like welded structures. Dynamic properties of coupled structures are predicted in forms of frequency response functions and spectral responses about given forces. The verification process is conducted for assessing the accuracy of the estimation formula by using modal frequencies and mode shapes of beam-coupled structures. Extracted modal parameters from experimental modal analysis and finite element method are adopted as reference values for verification.
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A hybrid method for broadband vibroacoustic simulations
Time: 2:40 pm
Author: Scott Sommerfeldt
Abstract ID: 2236
Many methods for simulating acoustic responses of vibrating systems are only suitable for limited frequency ranges, providing either an accurate low frequency or high frequency response. A hybrid method is presented to combine a low frequency modal response and a high frequency statistical energy response to obtain a unified broadband response. The method is designed to produce an auralizable response. An experimental setup is used to validate the method. Listening tests are conducted to assess the realism of the auralizations compared to measurements. The listening tests confirm that the method is able to produce realistic auralizations, subject to a few limitations.
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Numerical analysis of the transmission loss of dissipative mufflers with polygonal cross-section
Time: 7:20 am
Author: Thomas Geyer
Abstract ID: 2308
Dissipative mufflers are often used for the reduction of broadband noise transmitted in ducts. Many common calculation procedures for the transmission loss of such mufflers require conventional shapes like rectangular or circular cross-sectional areas. In an effort to analyze the effect of the cross-sectional area of dissipative mufflers on the resulting noise reduction, the transmission loss of axially uniform mufflers with polygonal cross-sectional areas was investigated using the finite element method. The mufflers are designed to have the same open area, and hence in a practical application would lead to a similar pressure drop. The results were compared to those obtained with the well known approximative method of Piening. Good agreement between simulation and estimation was found regarding basic trends at low frequencies, while notable differences were revealed regarding the maximum transmission loss.
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Influence of the plate thickness and material properties on the violin top plate modes
Time: 12:00 pm
Author: Evaggelos Kaselouris
Abstract ID: 2387
In this paper we analyze the vibrational behavior of the violin top plate, for varying plate thickness and material properties via finite element method (FEM) numerical simulations. It is well known that the vibrational properties of the top plates of string instruments influence their sound emission characteristics. Due to the impact of global warming on wood formation and due to their configurability, many manufacturers investigate the use of composite materials to produce musical instruments. Therefore, composite, carbon fiber reinforced epoxy (CFRE) prepreg along with traditional wooden material, such as spruce, are adopted in this study. FEM modal analysis along with a frequency response function (FRF) FEM analysis are performed. The vibrational variations of the plates response are computed under free conditions. The main vibrational modes and the natural frequencies obtained by the simulations show the influence of the different mechanical and geometric properties on the top plates vibrational response. The resulting eigenmode frequencies and shapes of the plate in relation to the varying thickness and the material properties used, are discussed. The results of this study offer valuable information on the evaluation of the acoustical characteristics of violins and may be further used on their vibrational behavior optimization and control.
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Acoustic analysis of impact sound on vibrating circular membranes
Time: 11:20 am
Author: Evaggelos Kaselouris
Abstract ID: 2389
A finite element method (FEM) - boundary element method (BEM) model is developed to compute the sound generated by of a force acting on a circular membrane (drumhead). A vibro-acoustic analysis that combines modal FEM analysis, a FEM steady state dynamic analysis (SSD), considering harmonic loading and boundary element acoustics, is performed. The drumhead vibrates due to the force impact and the sound is emitted in the air. The vibration of structural response is initially computed, and the obtained results are set to be the boundary conditions of the acoustic analysis in the vibro-acoustic simulation. The radiated sound can be computed at any point of the solution domain. Various materials used by drumhead manufacturers are tested and a parametric analysis focusing on the mesh density of the models is presented. The impact sound and the acoustical characteristics of the simulated test cases are evaluated. The Rayleigh method is also applied to the acoustic simulations and is further compared to the BEM simulation results. The outcomes of this study may be further used as reverse engineering inputs, to machine learning models for the estimation of the physical and mechanical parameters of drumheads from audio signals.
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A machine learning-based methodology for computational aeroacoustics predictions of multi-propeller drones
Time: 8:20 pm
Author: Cesar Legendre
Abstract ID: 2415
The rapid progress in technological developments of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) or simply "drones" has produced a significant proliferation of this technology. From multinational businesses to drone enthusiasts, such a technology can offer a wide range of possibilities, i.e., commercial services, security, and environmental applications, while placing new demands in the already-congested civil airspace. Noise emission is a key factor that is being addressed with high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and aeroacoustics (CAA) techniques. However, due to uncertainties of flow conditions, wide ranges of propellers' speed variations, and different payload requirements, a complete numerical prediction varying such parameters is unfeasible. In this study, a machine learning-based approach is proposed in combination with high-fidelity CFD and CAA techniques to predict drone noise emission given a wide variation of payloads or propellers speeds. The transient CFD computations are calculated using a time-marching LES simulation with a WALE sub-grid scale. In contrast, the acoustic propagation is predicted using a finite element method in the frequency domain. Finally, the machine learning strategy is presented in the context of fulfilling two goals: (i) real-time noise prediction of drone systems; and (ii) determination of propellers rotation speeds leading to a noise prediction matching experimental data.
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Attenuation of Torsional Vibration in the Drivetrain of a Wind Turbine using a Vibration Absorber
Time: 8:20 am
Author: Hyeongill Lee
Abstract ID: 2449
Attenuation of Torsional Vibration in the Drivetrain of a Wind Turbine using a Centrifugal Pendulum Absorber Byeongil Kim, Youkyung Han, and Hyeongill Lee The drivetrain of wind turbines consists of many complicated rotary elements such as planetary gear, parallel gear train, bearing etc. The drivetrain of the wind turbine are studied with many different modeling techniques in several works. However, the things come to complicated when considering a complete drivetrain of a wind turbine. In this study, the transfer matrix method will be utilized to analyze the torsional vibration of a sample wind turbine drivetrain. Each element in the drivetain of the sample wind turbine is modeled with a specific transfer matrix and the matrix for the whole drivetrain is derived by serial multiplications of individual matrices. Dynamic characteristics of the drivetrain are investigated with derived matrix. Then, the application of a centrifugal pendulum absorber(CPA) to the drivetrain to attenuate the torsional vibration in the system is studied. The transfer matrix for the CPA introduced in the previous study is used to determine the optimal configuration and location of the CPA. The CPA shows good performance on the torsion vibration reduction for the drivetrain of the sample wind turbine.
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Development and application of an integrated virtual thermal-acoustic manikin design used inside an office space
Time: 12:40 pm
Author: Eusebio Conceição
Abstract ID: 2637
In this study an integrated virtual thermal-acoustic manikin design used inside ventilated and occupied office spaces is developed and applicated. The component of the virtual thermal manikin evaluates the internal airflow and occupants thermal, thermo-physiology and clothing systems and calculates the thermal comfort and the indoor air quality levels. The component of the virtual binaural manikin evaluates the direct and indirect sound and calculates the reverberation time. The space geometry with complex topology is developed using a Computer Aid Design (CAD), while the occupants geometry is made using geometric equations. The grid generation, in the surrounding space surfaces and around the external occupants surfaces geometry, is used to calculate the radiative heat exchanges and the sound propagation. In this study, performed in an office room occupied by eight persons and equipped with personalized ventilation system, the thermal comfort level, the air quality level and the space reverberation time is evaluated and discussed. In accordance with the obtained results the values are, in general, in accordance the actual standards.
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Development of a virtual biomechanical manikin used in vibrations studies in occupied spaces
Time: 7:40 am
Author: Eusebio Conceição
Abstract ID: 2641
In this paper is developed and applied a virtual biomechanical manikin used in occupied spaces. This multi-nodal numerical model is applied in the vibrations of the different sections of the human body, under transient conditions. The integration of second order equations systems, based in Newton equation, after being converted in a first order equation system, is solved through the Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg method with error control. This multi-nodal numerical model will be used, in this work, in the study of the vibrations that a standing person is subjected when stimuli are applied to the feet. The influence of various types of stimuli is analyzed, with periodic irregularities, in the dynamic response of the vibrations in different sections of the human body. The signals of the stimuli, the displacement of some sections of the body and the power spectrum of the same signals will be presented. In the study the influence of the floor vibration in the human body sections is analyzed and presented.
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Computing Radiated Sound Power using Quadratic Power Transfer Vector (QPTV)
Time: 2:20 pm
Author: Rajendra Gunda
Abstract ID: 2643
Pressure Acoustic Transfer Functions or Vectors (PATVs) relate the surface velocity of a structure to the sound pressure level at a field point in the surrounding fluid. These functions depend only on the structure geometry, properties of the fluid medium (sound speed and characteristic density), the excitation frequency and the location of the field point, but are independent of the surface velocity values themselves. Once the pressure acoustic transfer function is computed between a structure and a specified field point, we can compute pressure at this point for any boundary velocity distribution by simply multiplying the forcing function (surface velocity) with the acoustic transfer function. These PATVs are usually computed by application of the Reciprocity Principle, and their computation is well understood. In this work, we present a novel way to compute the Velocity Acoustic Transfer Vector (VATV) which is a relation between the surface velocity of the structure and fluid particle velocity at a field point. To our knowledge, the computation of the VATV is completely new and has not been published in earlier works. By combining the PATVs and VATVs at a number of field points surrounding the structure, we obtain the Quadratic Power Transfer Vector (QPTV) that allows us to compute the sound power radiated by a structure for ANY surface velocity distribution. This allows rapid computation of the sound power for an arbitrary surface velocity distributions and is useful in designing quiet structures by minimizing the sound power radiated.
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Power balance analysis of nonperiodic structural components from a model converted from FEM to SEA.
Time: 3:20 pm
Author: Mathias Hinz
Abstract ID: 2791
Using Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) to characterize the power flow within a vibroacoustic system is a challenging task when the subsystems have irregular shape and complex construction. Retrieving analytical solutions for the ordinary SEA parameters is nearly impractical without restricting simplifications and periodicity is usually not exploitable due to the lack of repetition patterns. A promising option to perform the power balance for such cases is to filter part of the information contained in a Finite Element Method (FEM) model of the system, in order to convert it into a SEA model. In this paper, the Lorentzian Frequency Average and the Nonparametric Random Matrix Theory are applied to randomize the dynamic stiffness matrix of the FEM components from a system of industrial application. The obtained direct field dynamic stiffness matrices are employed along the diffuse field reciprocity relationship as a general framework to determine the energetic content of each component. The results obtained with this procedure are evaluated against the ones from classical SEA and Monte Carlo techniques.
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Welding distortion generated uncertainties in the vibrational behavior of a ladder-like structure
Time: 12:40 pm
Author: David Sipos
Abstract ID: 2844
Recent developments in acoustic simulation methods allowed engineers to assess the vibroacoustic behavior of various type of structures within a virtual environment, thus allowing the replacement of prototype-based development with simulations. However, there are some factors, that cannot be considered in simulations in advance. In the present study, the effect of the distortions generated due to welding on a ladder-like structure equipped with flat plates was investigated. The measured acceleration frequency response functions were compared to finite element simulation results. The measured responses differed significantly from the simulation, even in the low frequency range, where the global modes were not expected to be altered or vanished. Investigation of the simulated results revealed that the additional modes were related to the vibration of the plates, which were assumed to be flat, instead of considering the warping caused by the welding process. After measuring the approximate deformation of the plates, an updated simulation model was made, introducing an approximate curvature in them. The results obtained with the updated simulation model performed much better in the low frequency range as well as in the third octave-averaged frequency bands up 1200 Hz. The sensitivity of the warping was also systematically evaluated.
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Modelling sound wave propagation through corrugated macro-geometry arrangement of porous material for combined heat sink and noise reduction applications
Time: 5:20 pm
Author: Harshavardhan Ronge
Abstract ID: 2863
In convective air-cooled heat sink applications with space constraints, corrugated geometries can be used as in-duct sound absorbing structures offering lower duct-flow resistance than other geometries such as block-shape, wedge-shape geometries. Sound wave propagation through this geometry is presented using a simple 1-D acoustic model. Using the model, acoustic performance of corrugated sample is evaluated in terms of its transmission loss in dB. Thermal resistance and pressure drop values are also reported and compared with acoustic performance as function of number of corrugations and length of corrugated sample. A rectangular corrugated geometry has alternate inlet and outlet channels separated by porous walls. Sound propagation across this arrangement is modelled by extending prior model from literature with similar geometries. Prior model by Allam and Åbom (2005) is highly symmetric about the channels and porous walls are modelled by simple steady flow resistance equation. In current work, appropriate considerations are taken into account for the configuration of corrugated geometries suitable to general heat sink applications and sound wave propagation through porous walls is predicted by using Johnson-Champoux-Allard (jca) model. The porous walls at ends of the geometry are modelled as in acoustically series-parallel network combinations. Further, effect of heat sink temperature on sound wave propagation is also explored using the model.
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The effect of bamboo clip dimension and position towards the frequency spectrum of a vibrating inhomogeneous bundengan string
Time: 7:00 am
Author: Indraswari Kusumaningtyas
Abstract ID: 2909
Bundengan is a traditional musical instrument from Indonesia. One of its unique features is the ability to produce sound imitating the gamelan, a percussive metallophone. This is generated by plucking on the bundengan strings, which have small bamboo clips attached to them. In this work, the effect of the clip dimension and position on the frequency spectrum of the vibrating string is analysed by means of computer simulation and experiment. The string was modelled using Scilab, taking into account the transversal and rotational vibration of the string and bamboo clip, including air drag force. The height to diameter ratio of the clip can be varied in the model. Furthermore, we set up a bundengan string on a sonometer with no resonator, attached specially made bamboo clips on it, and measured the sound frequency spectrum of the vibrating string. The results showed that increasing the height to diameter ratio of the clip decreased the overtone frequencies of the string. It was also found that the fundamental frequency of the string decreased, but its overtones increased, when the clip is shifted towards the middle of the string. The frequency spectrum from the simulation corresponds well to that from the experiment.
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SEA model for structural acoustic coupling by means of periodic finite element models of the structural subsystems
Time: 3:00 pm
Author: Luca ALIMONTI
Abstract ID: 3044
Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) often relies on simplified analytical models to compute the parameters required to build the power balance equations of a coupled vibro-acoustic system. However, the vibro-acoustic of modern structural components, such as thick sandwich composites, ribbed panels, isogrids and metamaterials, is often too complex to be amenable to analytical developments without introducing further approximations. To overcome this limitation, a more general numerical approach is considered. It was shown in previous publications that, under the assumption that the structure is made of repetitions of a representative unit cell, a detailed Finite Element (FE) model of the unit cell can be used within a general and accurate numerical SEA framework. In this work, such framework is extended to account for structural-acoustic coupling. Resonant as well as non-resonant acoustic and structural paths are formulated. The effect of any acoustic treatment applied to coupling areas is considered by means of a Generalized Transfer Matrix (TM) approach. Moreover, the formulation employs a definition of pressure loads based on the wavenumber-frequency spectrum, hence allowing for general sources to be fully represented without simplifications. Validations cases are presented to show the effectiveness and generality of the approach.
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Study on target energy transfer of 3D acoustic cavity – plate coupling system with the membrane nonlinear energy sink
Time: 8:00 am
Author: Jinmeng Yang
Abstract ID: 3986
The target energy transfer (TET) between a membrane nonlinear energy sink (NES) and the acoustic medium inside a rectangular cavity is studied. The acoustic medium is interacted with a plate and multi-order modes coupling of the 2 structure is considered. Based on the modal expansion approach, with Green's function, Helmholtz equation and the boundary conditions of the acoustic medium and the plate, the coupling coefficient matrix of the mode of 2 structures is derived. The equations of the membrane NES, multi-order modes of the acoustic medium and multi-order modes of the plate are established, and numerical analysis is used to investigate the TET phenomenon. The results show that in condition of a single-point excitation to the plate, under a certain range of excitation levels, the membrane can be seen as a kind of NES, and the energy in the acoustic medium can be unidirectionally transmitted to the membrane NES and attenuated, reducing the sound pressure level in the cavity. At the same time, it is found that the NES can suppress multi-order sound pressure of the acoustic medium at the same time, and realize the control of cascaded resonance noise.
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An isogeometric formulation of locally-conformal perfectly matched layer for acoustic radiation problems
Time: 6:20 am
Author: Yongzhen Mi
Abstract ID: 1660
This paper presents an isogeometric formulation of the locally-conformal perfectly matched layer (PML) for time-harmonic acoustic scattering problems. The new formulation is a generalization of the conventional locally-conformal PML, in which the NURBS patch supporting the PML domain is transformed from real space to complex space. This is achieved by complex coordinate stretching, based on a stretching vector field indicating the directions in which incident sound waves are absorbed. The performance of the isogeometric PML formulation is discussed through several acoustic scattering problems, spanning from one to three dimensions. It is found that the proposed method presents superior computational accuracy, high geometric adaptivity, and good robustness against challenging geometric features. The geometry-preserving ability inherent in the isogeometric framework could bring extra benefits by eliminating geometric errors that are unavoidable in the conventional PML. Meanwhile, these properties are not sensitive to the location of the sound source or the depth of the PML domain.
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3D shape optimization of loudspeakers
Time: 6:40 am
Author: Peter Risby Andersen
Abstract ID: 1708
Improving the performance of loudspeaker units and cabinet designs traditionally relies on a combination of trial and error, sometimes based on a lumped parameter modelling approach. During the last decades, however, large-scale numerical simulations are playing a growing role as a means of improving performance of complex engineering devices such as loudspeakers. However, a numerical model still relies on the experience of the operating engineer to make the appropriate design changes. This can be a difficult task. The use of numerical simulations combined with optimization has a huge potential for further guiding the design process of advanced industrial products where intuition alone is not sufficient. Nevertheless, broadband acoustic simulations are still very time consuming. In this work, we explore the efficiency of a newly proposed semi-analytical adjoint sensitivity approach based on the boundary element method in combination with a lumped parameter model. The sensitivity analysis is used to shape optimize the cabinet of a loudspeaker using free form deformation. The objective of the optimization is to improve frequency responses and directivity patterns.
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Efficient prediction of construction equipment exterior and cabin interior noise over broad frequency range using novel SEA method
Time: 6:00 am
Author: Hiromitsu Emoto
Abstract ID: 3124
Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) is commonly used for the prediction of interior cabin noise from construction equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, or graders. While traditional SEA method is computationally efficient and effective for the prediction of total radiated noise, it isn't suitable for prediction of sound diffraction around machinery and evaluation of spatial variations in sound field. As a result, prediction of cabin airborne interior noise transmission using SEA method typically requires experimental measurements in order to estimate incident sound field over the exterior boundary of the cab which makes it unsuitable for use in early stage design where test data isn't available. A novel SEA method that accounts for spatial gradients in the reverberant field has been developed and is introduced in this paper. It's usage for prediction of both exterior and cab interior noise over broad frequency range is demonstrated along with experimental validation for construction equipment under operating conditions.
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