scholarly journals Phononic metastructures with ultrawide low frequency three-dimensional bandgaps as broadband low frequency filter

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad ◽  
C. W. Lim
Keyword(s):  
Passive Control ◽  
Noise Control ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Resonant Mode ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Vibration Attenuation ◽  
Mass Spring ◽  
Broadband Frequency

AbstractVibration and noise control are among the classical engineering problems that still draw extensive research interest today. Multiple active and passive control techniques to resolve these problems have been reported, however, the challenges remain substantial. The recent surge of research activities on acoustic metamaterials for vibration and noise control are testimony to the fact that acoustic metamaterial is no longer limited to pure theoretical concepts. For vibration and noise control over an ultrawide frequency region, 3-D metastructures emerge as a novel solution tool to resolve this problem. In that context, the present study reports a novel proposal for 3-D monolithic phononic metastructures with the capability to induce low frequency ultrawide three-dimensional bandgaps with relative bandwidth enhancements of 157.6% and 160.1%. The proposed monolithic metastructure designs consist of elastic frame assembly that is connected with the rigid cylindrical masses. Such structural configuration mimics monoatomic mass-spring chain where an elastic spring is connected with a rigid mass. We develop an analytical model based on monoatomic mass-spring chain to determine the acoustic mode frequency responsible for opening the bandgap. The wave dispersion study reveals the presence of ultrawide bandgaps for both types of metastructures. The modal analysis shows distribution of vibration energy in the bandgap opening (global resonant mode) and closing (local resonant mode) bounding edges. We further analyze the band structures and discuss the physical concepts that govern such ultrawide bandgap. Vibration attenuation inside the bandgap frequency range is demonstrated by frequency response studies conducted by two different finite element models. Thanks to additive manufacturing technology, 3-D prototypes are prepared and low amplitude vibration test is performed to validate the numerical findings. Experimental results show the presence of an ultrawide vibration attenuation zone that spreads over a broadband frequency spectrum. The bandgaps reported by the proposed metastructures are scale and material independent. The research methodology, modelling and design strategy presented here may pave the way for the development of novel meta-devices to control vibration and noises over a broadband frequency range.

Low-frequency noise control using layered granular aerogel and limp porous media

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (4) ◽  
pp. 2724-2729
Author(s):  
Yutong Xue ◽  
Amrutha Dasyam ◽  
J. Stuart Bolton ◽  
Bhisham Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Noise Control ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Normal Incidence ◽  
Frequency Noise ◽  
Fibrous Materials ◽  
Low Frequency Noise ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Fibrous Media ◽  
Impedance Tube Method

The acoustic absorption of granular aerogel layers with a granule sizes in the range of 2 to 40 μm is dominated by narrow-banded, high absorption regions in the low-frequency range and by reduced absorption values at higher frequencies. In this paper, we investigate the possibility of developing new, low-frequency noise reduction materials by layering granular aerogels with traditional porous sound absorbing materials such as glass fibers. The acoustic behavior of the layered configurations is predicted using the arbitrary coefficient method, wherein the granular aerogel layers are modeled as an equivalent poro-elastic material while the fibrous media and membrane are modeled as limp media. The analytical predictions are verified using experimental measurements conducted using the normal incidence, two-microphone impedance tube method. Our results show that layered configurations including granular aerogels, fibrous materials, and limp membranes provide enhanced sound absorption properties that can be tuned for specific noise control applications over a broad frequency range.

Bandgap Properties of Two-Layered Locally Resonant Phononic Crystals

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (07) ◽  
pp. 2050075
Author(s):  
Hongyun Wang ◽  
Heow Pueh Lee ◽  
Wei Xu
Keyword(s):  
Coating Thickness ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Phononic Crystals ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
The Third ◽  
Resonance Frequencies ◽  
Rubber Coating ◽  
Lower Frequency Range ◽  
Mass Spring

Multi-layered locally resonant phononic crystals (LRPCs) with wider and multiple bandgaps (BGs) in low frequency range and small size of the unit cell have promising applications in noise and vibration controls. In this paper, a 2D two-layered ternary LRPC consisting of a periodical array of cylindrical inclusions embedded in an epoxy matrix is investigated by the finite element method (FEM), where the inclusion is comprised of two coaxial cylindrical steel cores with rubber coating. It is found that the size of the inclusion of the 2D two-layered ternary LRPC has significant effects on the BG properties. With the increase of the core radius and coating thickness, the first BG would shift to lower frequency range with its width decreasing, and the second BG width would become wider until the third BG appears. Especially, with the increase of the coating thickness, more bands and BGs would appear in the lower frequency range. Based on the formation mechanisms of the BGs, several mass-spring models to predict the frequencies of the first two BG edges are developed. The results calculated by these mass-spring models are in good agreement with those by the FEM except for the upper edge frequency of the second BG when the rubber coating thickness exceeds a certain value and the third BG is opened up. These proposed mass-spring models would allow for quick pre-estimation of the resonance frequencies, and facilitate the selection of possible parameters for the wider and lower frequency BGs to obtain the desired attenuation bands. The studies would also benefit the design of multiple BGs for some device applications.

Optimization of Viscoelastic Metamaterials for Vibration Attenuation Properties

2020 ◽  
pp. 2050116
Author(s):  
Ratiba F. Ghachi ◽  
Wael I. Alnahhal ◽  
Osama Abdeljaber ◽  
Jamil Renno ◽  
A. B. M. Tahidul Haque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiobjective Optimization ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Bragg Scattering ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Scattering Effect ◽  
Vibration Attenuation ◽  
Electrodynamic Shaker

Metamaterials (MMs) are composites that are artificially engineered to have unconventional mechanical properties that stem from their microstructural geometry rather than from their chemical composition. Several studies have shown the effectiveness of viscoelastic MMs in vibration attenuation due to their inherent vibration dissipation properties and the Bragg scattering effect. This study presents a multiobjective optimization based on genetic algorithms (GA) that aims to find a viscoelastic MM crystal with the highest vibration attenuation in a chosen low-frequency range. A multiobjective optimization allows considering the attenuation due to the MM inertia versus the Bragg scattering effect resulting from the periodicity of the MM. The investigated parameters that influence wave transmission in a one-dimensional (1D) MM crystal included the lattice constant, the number of cells and the layers’ thickness. Experimental testing and finite element analysis were used to support the optimization procedure. An electrodynamic shaker was used to measure the vibration transmission of the three control specimens and the optimal specimen in the frequency range 1–1200[Formula: see text]Hz. The test results demonstrated that the optimized specimen provides better vibration attenuation than the control specimens by both having a band-gap starting at a lower frequency and having less transmission at its passband.

Investigation on low-frequency broadband characteristics of three-dimensional acoustic black hole superstructures

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (17) ◽  
pp. 2050151
Author(s):  
Zhuo Zhou ◽  
Xiao Liang ◽  
Jiu Hui Wu ◽  
Peng Shang ◽  
Jiamin Niu
Keyword(s):  
Black Holes ◽  
Black Hole ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Acoustic Black Holes ◽  
Frequency Sound Wave

In order to solve the problem of strong penetration and difficult attenuation of low-frequency sound wave in traditional materials, several three-dimensional acoustic black hole superstructures are designed. First of all, multi-stage acoustic black holes are designed. It is found that their sound insulation coefficient is about 0.9 in the frequency range of 50–1600 Hz when the ration of the outlet tip diameter to the inlet diameter is [Formula: see text]. Then, the acoustic black hole thin and light superstructure was designed by embedding many acoustic black hole units in an array on the 10 mm thick plate. The sound insulation coefficient of two samples embedded 81 or 144 acoustic black holes is above 0.96 in the frequency range of 50–1600 Hz. To facilitate processing and engineering applications, we designed acoustic black hole wedge-shaped plate superstructures, and found that the average sound insulation of these acoustic black hole superstructures is 30 dB in the frequency range of 50–1600 Hz. These superstructures will be widely used in anechoic rooms, factories and aviation.

Inversion-Based Feedforward Approach to Broadband Acoustic Noise Reduction

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom C. Waite ◽  
Qingze Zou ◽  
Atul Kelkar
Keyword(s):  
Noise Control ◽  
Feedforward Control ◽  
Acoustic Noise ◽  
Active Noise Control ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Nonminimum Phase ◽  
Control Approach ◽  
Active Noise

In this article, an inversion-based feedforward control approach to achieve broadband active-noise control is investigated. Broadband active-noise control is needed in many areas, from heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ducts to aircraft cabins. Achieving broadband active-noise control, however, is very challenging due to issues such as the complexity of acoustic dynamics (which has no natural roll-off at high frequency, and is often nonminimum phase), the wide frequency spectrum of the acoustic noise, and the critical requirement to overcome the delay of the control input relative to the noise signal. These issues have limited the success of existing feedforward control techniques to the low-frequency range of [0,1]kHz. The modeling issues in capturing the complex acoustic dynamics coupled with its nonminimum-phase characteristic also prevent the use of high-gain feedback methods, making the design of an effective controller to combat broadband noises challenging. In this article, we explore, through experiments, the potential of inversion-based feedforward control approach for noise control over the 1kHz low-frequency range limit. Then we account for the effect of modeling errors on the feedforward input by a recently developed inversion-based iterative control technique. Experimental results presented show that noise reduction of over 10–15dB can be achieved in a broad frequency range of 5kHz by using the inversion-based feedforward control technique.

Low-frequency bandgaps of two-dimensional phononic crystal plate composed of asymmetric double-sided cylinder stubs

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (07) ◽  
pp. 1650029 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailing Song ◽  
Xiaopeng Wang ◽  
Tianning Chen ◽  
Ping Jiang ◽  
Kai Bao
Keyword(s):  
Phononic Crystal ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Resonant Mode ◽  
Dispersion Relations ◽  
Transmission Spectra ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Displacement Fields ◽  
Band Structures

In this paper, we theoretically investigate the propagation characteristics of Lamb wave in a two-dimensional (2D) asymmetric phononic crystal (PC) plate composed of cylinder stubs of different radius deposited on both sides of a thin homogeneous plate. The dispersion relations, transmission spectra and displacement fields of the eigenmodes are calculated by using the finite element method (FEM). Two complete bandgaps (BGs) can be found in low-frequency range and the transmission spectra coincide with the band structures. We investigate the evolution of dispersion relations with the decrease of the upper stub radius. The physical mechanism of the upper stub radius effect is also studied with the displacement fields of the unit cell. Numerical results show that the symmetry of the stub radius can remarkably influence the band structures and the asymmetric double-sided plate exhibits a new bandgap (BG) in lower frequency range due to the coupling between the lower stub’s resonant mode and the plate’s Lamb mode becomes weak and the adjacent bands separate. Moreover, we further investigate the effect of the stub height on the dispersion relations and find that the BGs shift to lower frequency regions with the increase of the stub height. In addition, the BGs’ sensitivity to the upper stub radius and the stub height is discussed. The low-frequency BGs in the proposed PC plate can potentially be used to control and insulate vibration in low frequency range.

scholarly journals The Sound of Gas-Turbine Installations

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Hoover
Keyword(s):  
Control Problem ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Noise Control ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Industry Performance ◽  
Noise Measurements ◽  
Control Criteria

In this overall review of gas-turbine sound and its control, the author discusses the variety of installations, the scope of the noise control problem, criteria, industry performance, noise specifications, and noise measurements. In particular, the magnitude of the noise control problem is indicated by discussion of the sound of an unmuffled 20 Mw turbine. Typical sound pressure level data on current installations are given, and suggestions are made for noise control criteria in the low frequency range.

scholarly journals An Elementary Study of SPH-Based Simulations for Free Surface Flows With Gravity and Compressibility Effects in Cylindrical Confinement

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillaume Oger ◽  
Erwan Jacquin ◽  
David Le Touze ◽  
Bertrand Alessandrini ◽  
Jean-Franc¸ois Sigrist
Keyword(s):  
Free Surface ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Free Surface Flows ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Surface Flows ◽  
Particle Hydrodynamics ◽  
Compressibility Effects

The design of nuclear pressure vessel requires the description of various dynamic effects, among which fluid-structure interaction. In some configurations, gravity effects (in the low frequency range) and compressibility effects (in the high frequency range) are of paramount importance and have therefore to be accounted for. The present paper is concerned with the description of free surface flows with gravity and compressibility effects, using a SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics) method in circular confinement, with expected applications to the dynamic analysis of auxiliary nuclear component for naval propulsion. For the system under concern, the range of dynamic solicitation extends from low frequency (for seismic analysis of grounded prototype) to high frequency (for shock analysis of embarked reactors); it is therefore of particle interest to employ a numerical techniques which allows the description of linear and non-linear free surface effects, which can be expected in both cases. SPH method gives promising perspective for simulation of sloshing flows in various configurations; the present paper investigates the use of such a technique in the context of three-dimensional problems with cylindrical confinement.

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