Cooling System Axial Fan Design Calculation and Optimization in Terms of Tonal Noise

2022 ◽  
pp. 545-552
Author(s):  
R. I. Rakhmatov ◽  
V. E. Krutolapov ◽  
R. H. Kurmaev
Keyword(s):  
Cooling System ◽  
Design Calculation ◽  
Axial Fan ◽  
Tonal Noise

scholarly journals Improving the performance of the air-cooling unit in the cooling system of a radar

2021 ◽  
Vol 2057 (1) ◽  
pp. 012004
Author(s):  
Yu A Borisov ◽  
V V Volkov-Muzilev ◽  
D A Kalashnikov ◽  
H S Khalife
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Axial Fan ◽  
Gas Dynamic ◽  
Cooling Unit ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Axial Fans

Abstract The article discusses the issues of reducing the size of the cooling unit of the antenna of a radar station by improving the gas-dynamic processes occurring in the air-cooling unit. The results of the experimental studies of the gas flow in a plate-fin heat exchanger, being blown by one axial fan are presented. The feasibility of changing the number of axial fans for organizing a more uniform flow around the heat-exchange surfaces has been determined by calculation and theoretical methods. The calculation results are confirmed by experimental studies of the air flow in the segment of the heat exchanger, which is provided by a smaller fan.

Reduced order model analysis to identify possible aerodynamic noise sources of small axial fan: POD and CNN

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 3748-3755
Author(s):  
Wataru Obayashi ◽  
H. Aono ◽  
T. Tatsukawa ◽  
K. Fujii ◽  
K. Takemi
Keyword(s):  
Cooling System ◽  
Model Analysis ◽  
Reduced Order Model ◽  
Aerodynamic Noise ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Axial Fan ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Noise Sources ◽  
Sound Sources ◽  
Reduced Order

This paper reports computational analysis of location and strength of sound source of the noise generated by a small axial fan widely used as an air-cooling system. High-fidelity Navier-Stokes simulations with high-resolution compact scheme are conducted with an implicit Large Eddy Simulation (LES) method on a HPC system and the resultant large-scale data confirms existence of unsteady vortex structures and their interactions around the impellers, boss and casing of the fan. To identify location and strength of the sound sources, reduced order model analysis is conducted for the distribution of pressure fluctuations in space and time. Snapshot POD (Proper Orthogonal Decomposition) analysis both in time and in circumferential direction, together with conventional FFT analysis, identifies location and strength of the sound sources. In addition, Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is attempted, which shows more physical mode decomposition and separates some of the important features shown in the snapshot POD analysis. The study shows that the two data-mining techniques considered here identify possible aerodynamic noise sources of the axial fan clearly in comparison to those in the previous studies.

Noise Characteristics of Automobile Cooling Fan Based on Circumferential Mode Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengfei Chai ◽  
Zonghan Sun ◽  
Zhiqiang Chang ◽  
Zhigang Peng ◽  
Jie Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Automobile Industry ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Tip Clearance ◽  
Mode Analysis ◽  
Far Field ◽  
Axial Fan ◽  
Fan Noise ◽  
Cooling Fan ◽  
Noise Characteristics ◽  
Cooling Fans

Abstract The fan is the main component of the cooling system of an automobile engine. A typical automobile cooling fan consists of a shrouded axial fan, stator vanes, a deflector, and a cover. With recent developments in the automobile industry, the increase in the speed of rotation and blade load of cooling fans has increased the noise generated by them. To reduce it, it is important to analyze the characteristics of this noise. This paper uses an acoustic test to examine the characteristics of flow and noise of automobile cooling fans. The frequency spectrum and far-field radiation of the noise of the fan are first analyzed through far-field measurements, and the influence of the single rotor, tip clearance of the blade, and cover on fan noise is studied. The distribution of the mode spectrum and characteristics of sound propagation of discrete tonal noise are then examined using the circumferential mode test. The influence of the flow structure on fan noise is also studied. The flow characteristics and distribution of the source of noise of the automobile cooling fan are then used to analyze the influence of the structure of the fan on the noise generated by it. The results can help develop designs to reduce the noise of automobile cooling fans.

Noise Characteristics of Automobile Cooling Fan Based On Circumferential Mode Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengfei Chai ◽  
Zonghan Sun ◽  
Zhiqiang Chang ◽  
Zhigang Peng ◽  
Jie Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Automobile Industry ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Tip Clearance ◽  
Mode Analysis ◽  
Far Field ◽  
Axial Fan ◽  
Fan Noise ◽  
Cooling Fan ◽  
Noise Characteristics ◽  
Cooling Fans

Abstract The fan is the main component of the cooling system of an automobile engine. A typical automobile cooling fan consists of a shrouded axial fan, stator vanes, a deflector, and a cover. With recent developments in the automobile industry, the increase in the speed of rotation and blade load of cooling fans has increased the noise generated by them. To reduce it, it is important to analyze the characteristics of this noise. This paper uses an acoustic test to examine the characteristics of flow and noise of automobile cooling fans. The frequency spectrum and far-field radiation of the noise of the fan are first analyzed through far-field measurements, and the influence of the single rotor, tip clearance of the blade, and cover on fan noise is studied. The distribution of the mode spectrum and characteristics of sound propagation of discrete tonal noise are then examined using the circumferential mode test. The influence of the flow structure on fan noise is also studied. The flow characteristics and distribution of the source of noise of the automobile cooling fan are then used to analyze the influence of the structure of the fan on the noise generated by it. The results can help develop designs to reduce the noise of automobile cooling fans.

Noise Reduction of Pressure Type Fans for Automobile Air Conditioners

1993 ◽  
Vol 115 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Akaike ◽  
K. Kikuyama
Keyword(s):  
Noise Reduction ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
Noise Level ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Laser Doppler Anemometer ◽  
Considerable Reduction ◽  
Engine Compartment ◽  
Axial Fan ◽  
Cooling Systems ◽  
Air Conditioners

Automotive air conditioners often employ a pusher-type condenser cooling system. Because the axial fan in such cooling systems is a major source of noise in the engine compartment, much effort has been directed to reducing the noise emitted by the fan. This paper clarifies the mechanism by which the fan of a pusher-type cooling system generates noise and presents ways to decrease the turbulent noise from it. Detailed studies of the flow around the fan were made using computer simulations and LDA (Laser Doppler Anemometer) measurements. A considerable reduction in the noise level of pusher-type cooling system has been achieved for different resistances without any deterioration in performance.

scholarly journals AIR FLOW ANALYSIS FOR ELECTRICAL MOTOR'S COOLING SYSTEM WITH AUTODESK SIMULATION CFD 2013 PROGRAM

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerzy Madej ◽  
Bartłomiej Będkowski
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Design Solution ◽  
Cooling Efficiency ◽  
Axial Fan ◽  
Safe Operation ◽  
Fixed Direction ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Cfd Method

Abstract In the article the analysis of airflow through electrical motor was conducted and optimal design solution was chosen in order to increase cooling efficiency. Numerical simulations allow to determine the areas of temperature occurrence which may have destructive influence on electrical motor parts and on its safe operation. The numerical calculations of airflow was carried out for two different types of fans as well as for two different housings. An analysis of the construction was carried out by CFD method using Autodesk Simulation CFD 2013. Community results of the analysis, we can conclude that the better solution for machines with fixed direction of rotation is to use instead of the radial the axial fan. For axial fan the motor temperature in the same condition was lower by about 5°C.

Aerodynamic Characteristics and Noise Analysis of a Low-Speed Axial Fan

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Luo ◽  
Wuli Chu ◽  
Wei Dong ◽  
Xiangyi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Noise Analysis ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Axial Fan ◽  
Tonal Noise ◽  
Low Speed ◽  
Optimum Choice ◽  
Aerodynamic Performances ◽  
Axial Fans

Axial fans are widely used in modern industry and new regulations and stringent environmental concerns are prompting manufacturer to design efficient low-noise axial fans. This paper is focused on improving the aerodynamic performances and reducing the tonal noise at BPF and its harmonics by the optimum choice of lean-swept blade and the stacking line for the low-speed axial fan. The aerodynamic characteristics of the axial fan with a shroud are explored by CFD with ANASYS CFX. A hybrid method, SST turbulence model for flow and FW-H equation for acoustics, is chosen to predict the radiated noise. The accuracy and reliability of predicted aerodynamic and aeroacoustics results are verified by comparing both computation and experimental data. A number of modified blades with different leaned angle, swept angle and the stacking lines are modeled and analyzed, and the investigation into the optimum choice of lean-swept blade and the stacking line is conducted according to aerodynamic performances and tonal noise. Q-criterion which can visualize the major flow disturbances is applied for the purpose of identification of acoustic sources. The turbulent flow structures on the leading edge, tip and suction side of the blade are main noise sources. An optimal modification is determined through the analysis of the aerodynamic performances and noise, which is to achieve the desired performances by blade sweep and lean and adjusting the stacking line. The results show that aerodynamic and acoustic performances of the optimized fan are better than that of the original fan and the improvement is more obvious to change the stacking line with centre of gravity compare to blade sweep and lean for the low-speed axial fan.

scholarly journals Impact of Current Density and Cooling on the Weight Balance of Electrical Propulsion Drives for Aviation

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 6149
Author(s):  
Jan Hoffmann ◽  
Wolf-Rüdiger Canders ◽  
Markus Henke
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Drive System ◽  
Electrical Machine ◽  
Small Range ◽  
Design Calculation ◽  
Fixed Temperature ◽  
Electrical Propulsion ◽  
Numerical Finite Element

Through applying an exemplary design study, the dependencies between current density, temperatures, and weight in an electrical drive system for a small range aircraft with conventional electrical fan or propeller drives are evaluated. This study applies a combined numerical (Finite Element Method FEM) and analytical approach to the machine design, calculation of temperatures, and cooling system design (cooler, pumps, piping). A design scenario was defined using start and climb flight in a warm tropical surrounding as the worst load case. The design has to move between two fixed temperature limits: The maximum allowable temperature in the machine insulation and the ambient temperature. The implemented method facilitates a comparatively fast-medium depth design of the drive system. The derived results show, in fact, a minimum of weight at a certain current density, which is one of the key interests for the designers of the electrical machine. The main influences on this minimum are the temperature drops in the machine, the heat transfer to the cooling fluid, the heat transfer to the cooler wall, and the remaining heat rejection to the ambient. Method and results are transferable to other types of airplanes with different ratings.

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