Acoustic Similarity Laws for Fans

1982 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Neise ◽  
B. Barsikow
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Acoustic Similarity ◽  
Fan Noise ◽  
Working Fluids ◽  
Centrifugal Fans ◽  
Noise Data ◽  
Radiated Sound ◽  
Similarity Laws

In order to verify experimentally acoustic similarity laws for fans, experiments were made with three, dimensionally similar centrifugal fans of 140, 280, and 560 mm impeller diameter. The fans were connected to anechoically terminated discharge ducts. It is shown that the influence of the Reynolds number on the radiated sound pressure is negligible within 1.4•105 ≦ Re ≦ 2.2•106, which is the range covered by the measurements. This is in agreement with earlier studies in which the Reynolds number was varied from 1.4•104 to 4.5•105. From the experimental results it is concluded that fan noise data that are taken on model fans can be extrapolated to other dimensionally similar fans of different size for arbitrary fan speeds and working fluids, provided that the operating condition and the measurement position are the same.

Study on Leaking Detecting by Ultrasonic Testing System with Leak Hole Estimation

2012 ◽  
Vol 235 ◽  
pp. 204-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Heng Xiao ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Wei Fan
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Ultrasonic Testing ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Hole Size ◽  
Fast Detection ◽  
Gas Leak ◽  
The Relationship

The principle of holes leaking create ultrasonic and the relationship between the sound pressure and the pressure or hole size was discussed in this paper. A method of leak hole estimation by the relationship and a design of gas leak ultrasonic testing system were presented. Experimental results which obtained by the gas leak ultrasonic testing system indicated the method is stable, reliable and tallying with the actual results. The method can estimate the leak hole quickly and exactly. Compared with the method of fitting the Reynolds number and amount of leakage, the accuracy has improved to some extent, and it has certain significance in the fast detection of the leak hole size. It could be popularized in the gas leak ultrasonic testing system.

Prediction of the Aerodynamic Noise Generated by a Centrifugal Fan: Numerical Results and Experimental Validation

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Ballesteros-Tajadura ◽  
Sandra Velarde-Sua´rez ◽  
Juan Pablo Hurtado-Cruz ◽  
Bruno Pereiras-Garci´a
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Prediction Method ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Aerodynamic Noise ◽  
Centrifugal Fan ◽  
Fan Noise ◽  
Unsteady Forces ◽  
Model Extension ◽  
Centrifugal Fans

Centrifugal fans are widely used in several applications and, in some cases, the noise generated by these machines has become a serious problem. Usually, the centrifugal fan noise is dominated by tones at the blade passage frequency and its higher harmonics. This is a consequence of the strong interaction between the flow discharged from the impeller and the volute tongue. The purpose of this study is to develop a prediction method for the noise generated by a centrifugal fan. A three-dimensional numerical simulation of the complete unsteady flow on the whole impeller-volute configuration has been carried out using the computational fluid dynamics code FLUENT®. The unsteady forces applied by the fan blades to the fluid are obtained from the data provided by the simulation. The Ffowcs Williams and Hawkings model extension of Lighthill’s analogy predicts the aerodynamic noise generated by the centrifugal fan from these unsteady forces. Also, the noise generated by the fan has been measured experimentally, and the experimental results have been compared to the numerical results in order to validate the aerodynamic noise prediction methodology. A good agreement has been found between the numerical and the experimental results.

Analysis of the Noise Level Generated by Axial Flow Fan Composed of Radial-Bladed Centrifugal Rotor

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. S. Borges ◽  
R. Barbieri ◽  
P. S. B. Zdanski
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Axial Flow ◽  
Acoustic Resonance ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Resonance Mode ◽  
Numerical Techniques ◽  
Cooling Systems ◽  
Centrifugal Fans ◽  
Motor Cooling

The objective of this work is to present, by means of experimental, analytical and numerical techniques that sound pressure level generated by radial-bladed centrifugal fans of electric motor cooling systems may be expressed by a logarithmical ratio of the peripheral velocity of rotor, volumetric flow and efficiency of the fan. The proposed methodology proved to be efficient and simple in the prediction of generated noise by radial-bladed centrifugal fans of TEFC motors with accuracy of ± 3 dB. In addition, the acoustic resonance mode of the fan cavity were determined by means of numerical simulations, which its results were validated through experiments using waterfall spectrum.

scholarly journals The identification of the cylindrical defect position and size by measuring the radiated sound pressure on the plane

2017 ◽  
Vol 230 (4) ◽  
pp. 1337-1345
Author(s):  
S. Iino ◽  
S. Yahiro ◽  
T. Nishikawa ◽  
T. Tsuji
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Defect Position ◽  
Radiated Sound

scholarly journals Theoretical Analysis of Brush Seals Leakage Using Local Computational Fluid Dynamics Estimated Permeability Laws

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilas Deville ◽  
Mihai Arghir
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Principal Direction ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Leakage Flow ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Brush Seal ◽  
Brush Seals ◽  
Local Reynolds Number

Brush seals are a mature technology that has generated extensive experimental and theoretical work. Theoretical models range from simple correlations with experimental results to advanced numerical approaches coupling the bristles deformation with the flow in the brush. The present work follows this latter path. The bristles of the brush are deformed by the pressure applied by the flow, by the interference with the rotor and with the back plate. The bristles are modeled as linear beams but a nonlinear numerical algorithm deals with the interferences. The brush with its deformed bristles is then considered as an anisotropic porous medium for the leakage flow. Taking into account, the variation of the permeability with the local geometric and flow conditions represents the originality of the present work. The permeability following the principal directions of the bristles is estimated from computational fluid dynamics (CFD) calculations. A representative number of bristles are selected for each principal direction and the CFD analysis domain is delimited by periodicity and symmetry boundary conditions. The parameters of the CFD analysis are the local Reynolds number and the local porosity estimated from the distance between the bristles. The variations of the permeability are thus deduced for each principal direction and for Reynolds numbers and porosities characteristic for brush seal. The leakage flow rates predicted by the present approach are compared with experimental results from the literature. The results depict also the variations of the pressures, of the local Reynolds number, of the permeability, and of the porosity through the entire brush seal.

Thickness-resonance waves in underlays of floating screed

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 2973-2983
Author(s):  
Charlotte Crispin ◽  
Debby Wuyts ◽  
Dijckmans Arne
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Transfer Matrix ◽  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Transfer Matrix Method ◽  
Matrix Method ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Simplified Model ◽  
Negative Effects

The prediction of the reduction of impact sound pressure level ΔL according to annex C of the standard ISO 12354-2 gives an acceptable estimation of the floating floor's performance for thin resilient layers. However, the performance is often largely overestimated for thick resilient layers or for resilient layers combined with thermal layers. One reason for this is that the simplified model doesn't account for the thickness resonances in the underlays which can greatly affect ΔL. This is confirmed by comparing finite element and transfer matrix method simulations with experimental results. This paper establishes the mechanisms leading to the development of these resonance waves and provides some guidelines to estimate their negative effects on the ΔL.

Parametric Studies on Muffler Design With Applications to a Vacuum Pump

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. S. Sridhara
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Insertion Loss ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Exhaust System ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Vacuum Pump ◽  
Expansion Chamber ◽  
Pipe Length ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Radiated Sound

Abstract A computer simulation was employed to perform parametric studies on muffler design. Engine exhaust system parameters such as muffler diameter, source-muffler pipe length, number of mufflers, series and parallel installation of mufflers, and the source and termination impedances were considered during the studies. The muffler insertion loss and radiated sound pressure level were predicted for several values of each parameter. An acoustic model consisting of a lumped source-muffler-termination system was used. A scheme was developed using the pressure source model to predict the radiated sound pressure and a simplified expression for the predicted quantity was obtained as a sum of the measured, plane wave and monopole terms. The relationship between the insertion loss and radiated sound pressure level was established for a given set of conditions. A vacuum pump was used as the sound source. An expansion chamber was used as a muffler.

Two-step computational aeroacoustics approach for underhood cooling fan application

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 3615-3624
Author(s):  
Parag Chaudhari ◽  
Jose Magalhaes ◽  
Aparna Salunkhe
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Acoustic Analysis ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Computational Aeroacoustics ◽  
Noise Sources ◽  
Fan Noise ◽  
Cooling Fan ◽  
Sound Pressure Levels ◽  
One Step

Aeroacoustic noise is one of the important characteristics of the fan design. Computational Aeroacoustics (CAA) can provide better design options without relying on physical prototypes and reduce the development time and cost. There are two ways of performing CAA analysis; one-step and two-step approach. In one-step CAA, air flow and acoustic analysis are carried out in a single software. In two-step approach, air flow and acoustic analysis are carried out in separate software. Two-step CAA approach can expedite the calculation process and can be implemented in larger and complex domain problems. For the work presented in this paper, a mockup of an underhood cooling fan was designed. The sound pressure levels were measured for different installation configurations. The sound pressure level for one of the configurations was calculated with two-step approach and compared with test data. The compressible fluid flow field was first computed in a commercially available computational fluid dynamics software. This flow field was imported in a separate software where fan noise sources were computed and further used to predict the sound pressure levels at various microphone locations. The results show an excellent correlation between test and simulation for both tonal and broadband components of the fan noise.

scholarly journals Experimental and CFD Investigation on Flow Behaviors of a NPP Pump under Natural Circulation Condition

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weitong Li ◽  
Lei Yu ◽  
Jianli Hao ◽  
Mingrui Li
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Natural Circulation ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Loss Coefficient ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Passive Safety ◽  
Passive Safety System ◽  
Circulation Condition

Passive safety system is the core feature of advanced nuclear power plant (NPP). It is a research hotspot to fulfill the function of passive safety system by improving the NPP natural circulation capacity. Considering that the flow behaviors of stopped pump pose a significant effect on natural circulation, both experimental and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods were performed to investigate the flow behaviors of a NPP centrifugal pump under natural circulation condition with a low flow rate. Since the pump structure may lead to different flows depending on the flow direction, an experimental loop was set up to measure the pressure drop and loss coefficient of the stopped pump for different flow directions. The experimental results show that the pressure drop of reverse direction is significantly greater than that of forward direction in same Reynolds number. In addition, the loss coefficient changes slightly while the Reynolds number is greater than 8 × 104; however, the coefficients show rapid increase with the decrease in Reynolds number under lower Reynolds number condition. According to the experimental data, an empirical correlation of the pump loss coefficient is obtained. A CFD analysis was also performed to simulate the experiment. The simulation provides a good accuracy with the experimental results. Furthermore, the internal flow field distributions are obtained. It is observed that the interface regions of main components in pump contribute to the most pressure losses. Significant differences are also observed in the flow field between forward and reverse condition. It is noted that the local flows vary with different Reynolds numbers. The study shows that the experimental and CFD methods are beneficial to enhance the understanding of pump internal flow behaviors.

scholarly journals Validation of Nanoparticle Response to the Sound Pressure Effect during the Drug-Delivery Process

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Abbas ◽  
Mohammed Alqahtani ◽  
Ali Algahtani ◽  
Amir Kessentini ◽  
Hassen Loukil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Pressure Effect ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Sound Waves ◽  
Subcutaneous Injections ◽  
Acrylic Plastic ◽  
Sound Pressure Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Interaction Behaviors

Intravenous delivery is the fastest conventional method of delivering drugs to their targets in seconds, whereas intramuscular and subcutaneous injections provide a slower continuous delivery of drugs. In recent years, nanoparticle-based drug-delivery systems have gained considerable attention. During the progression of nanoparticles into the blood, the sound waves generated by the particles create acoustic pressure that affects the movement of nanoparticles. To overcome this issue, the impact of sound pressure levels on the development of nanoparticles was studied herein. In addition, a composite nanostructure was developed using different types of nanoscale substances to overcome the effect of sound pressure levels in the drug-delivery process. The results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed nanostructure based on a group of different nanoparticles. This study suggests five materials, namely, polyimide, acrylic plastic, Aluminum 3003-H18, Magnesium AZ31B, and polysilicon for the design of the proposed structure. The best results were obtained in the case of the movement of these molecules at lower frequencies. The performance of acrylic plastic is better than other materials; the sound pressure levels reached minimum values at frequencies of 1, 10, 20, and 60 nHz. Furthermore, an experimental setup was designed to validate the proposed idea using advanced biomedical imaging technologies. The experimental results demonstrate the possibilities of detecting, tracking, and evaluating the movement behaviors of nanoparticles. The experimental results also demonstrate that the lowest sound pressure levels were observed at lower frequency levels, thus proving the validity of the proposed computational model assumptions. The outcome of this study will pave the way to understand the interaction behaviors of nanoparticles with the surrounding biological environments, including the sound pressure effect, which could lead to the useof such an effect in facilitating directional and tactic movements of the micro- and nano-motors.

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