Modal Analysis of a Loudspeaker and Its Associated Acoustic Pressure Field

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek Kuo ◽  
Y. C. Shiah ◽  
Jin H. Huang
Keyword(s):  
Modal Analysis ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Acoustic Pressure ◽  
Pressure Field ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Numerical Convergence ◽  
Supported Membrane ◽  
Near Field Sound ◽  
Elastically Supported ◽  
Field Sound

This paper presents a modal analysis and the sound pressure field for the vibrator membrane of an actual portable loudspeaker. Unlike the conventional way to model the membrane’s edge under a simply supported condition, the present approach takes the glued edge to be elastically supported. With theoretical derivations for such treatment, this paper also presents the associated near-field and far-field sound pressures that have not been reported in the open literature. Fundamentally, calculation of the near-field sound pressure solution for the elastically supported membrane has difficulty with numerical convergence. In this paper, integral regularization is employed to enforce the convergence. From the viewpoint of acoustic engineers, the analysis may effectively help to tailor the design of a loudspeaker that caters to consumers’ preference.

Hydrodynamic Noise and Radiated Mechanism of 3D Cavity

2012 ◽  
Vol 217-219 ◽  
pp. 2590-2593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
Bai Zhou Li
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Dipole Source ◽  
Fluctuating Pressure ◽  
Common Structure ◽  
Hydrodynamic Noise ◽  
Near Field Sound ◽  
Equivalent Sources ◽  
Field Sound

The flow past 3D rigid cavity is a common structure on the surface of the underwater vehicle. The hydrodynamic noise generated by the structure has attracted considerable attention in recent years. Based on LES-Lighthill equivalent sources method, a 3D cavity is analyzed in this paper, when the Mach number is 0.0048. The hydrodynamic noise and the radiated mechanism of 3D cavity are investigated from the correlation between fluctuating pressure and frequency, the near-field sound pressure intensity, and the propagation directivity. It is found that the hydrodynamic noise is supported by the low frequency range, and fluctuating pressure of the trailing-edge is the largest, which is the main dipole source.

A study of brake disc modal behaviour during squeal generation using high-speed electronic speckle pattern interferometry and near-field sound pressure measurements

2000 ◽  
Vol 214 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Reeves ◽  
N Taylor ◽  
C Edwards ◽  
D Williams ◽  
C. H. Buckberry
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Surface Deformation ◽  
Speckle Pattern ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry ◽  
Brake Disc ◽  
Pressure Measurements ◽  
Near Field Sound ◽  
Field Sound

The out-of-plane surface vibration of a brake disc during naturally excited squeal has been investigated using a combination of high-speed electronic speckle pattern interferometry (ESPI) and near-field sound pressure measurements. Both techniques provide visualization and quantification of the time-resolved surface velocity. A mathematical description of disc brake squeal modal behaviour is proposed that predicts accurately all of the experimentally observed interferometry and sound field measurements. The complex mode description proposed here is in agreement with that proposed by others for drum brake squeal. This assumes that two identical diametral modes are excited simultaneously, identical except for a spatial and temporal phase shift. The use of a near-field microphone array provided a convenient multipoint, non-contacting vibration probe which may find use in the study of other vibrations characterized by high surface amplitudes and efficient sound radiation. The high-speed ESPI provided a real-time visualization of surface deformation analogous to double- pulsed holographic interferometry, with the benefit of giving a true time series of the surface deformation during a single vibration cycle.

Testing Propeller Tip Modifications to Reduce Acoustic Noise Generation on a Quadcopter Propeller

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth W. Van Treuren ◽  
Charles F. Wisniewski
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Acoustic Noise ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Tip Vortex ◽  
Noise Generation ◽  
Radial Location ◽  
Power Increase ◽  
Vertical Lift ◽  
Near Field Sound ◽  
Field Sound

Abstract If vertical lift vehicles are to operate near population centers, they must be both quiet and efficient. The goal of this research is to develop a propeller that is more efficient and generates less noise than a stock DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter propeller. Reducing the generated tip vortex was the main objective. After studying the literature, seven promising tip treatments were selected and applied to a stock DJI Phantom 2 propeller to reduce the tip vortex. Several different configurations were tested for each tip treatment to determine the rpm and required power to hold 0.7 lbf thrust, the static hover condition. For each test, operating at the hover condition, a radial traverse 1 in. behind the propeller permitted the measurement of the near field sound pressure level (SPL) to find the maximum SPL and its radial location. Several configurations tested resulted in 8–10 dBA reductions in SPL when compared to the stock propeller; however, these configurations also resulted in an unacceptable increase in the power required to achieve the desired thrust. The most promising tip treatment tested was the trailing edge (TE) notch at a radial location of 0.95 r/R with a double slot width and a double depth (DSDD). The DSDD configuration as tested reduced the SPL 7.2 dBA with an increase in power required of only 3.96% over the stock propeller. This tradeoff, while not the largest reduction in noise generation measured, had an acceptable power increase for the decrease in SPL achieved.

Research on near Field Acoustic Characteristic of a Compound Structure with Plate & Cylindrical Hull Subjected to Sound Excitation

2013 ◽  
Vol 716 ◽  
pp. 559-564
Author(s):  
Di Jia ◽  
Feng Hui Kang ◽  
Yi Na Wang
Keyword(s):  
Field Distribution ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Pressure Field ◽  
Incident Angle ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Sound Field ◽  
Acoustic Characteristic ◽  
Considerable Influence ◽  
Compound Structure ◽  
Acoustic Environment

In order to study the acoustic environment of a ship sonar platform, near-field acoustic characteristic of a compound structure with plates & a cylindrical shell (CSPCS) subjected to sound excitation is researched based on numerical simulation. Influence of frequency and sound incident angle on acoustic environment of CSPCS are studied. Study shows that the sound pressure field distribution of CSPCS is complicated. Sound pressure would be strengthened and weakened in different locations when sound pressure uniformly incident into CSPCS. Result shows that the sound pressure distribution is highly dependent on frequency and incident angle. Sound pressure field is more evenly distributed when sound wave frequency is low. Study also shows that the incident angle has considerable influence on the sound field distribution of strengthened and weakened area.

An Experimental Investigation on the Bridge Effect in Sound Produced by Setar

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Mansour ◽  
Siamak Arzanpour ◽  
Hedayat Alghassi ◽  
Mehdi Behzad
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Musical Instruments ◽  
Minor Effect ◽  
The Third ◽  
Vibrating System ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Energy Transfers ◽  
Near Field Sound ◽  
Field Sound

This study aims to evaluate the amount of energy transfers through the bridge in Setar, a Persian long-necked lute. Stringed musical instruments are among the most complicated acoustical systems. When the string is plucked, its vibration distributes into the entire vibrating system (i.e. body, string, air enclosure) and produces sound. The resultant sound consists of three parts: the first is the string’s direct sound; the second is that part of sound-box vibration being excited by string’s direct sound, and the third is the part of sound-box vibration being excited by string force passing through bridge. The last part believed to have the major share and the others have minor effect. For this research, a specific fixture has been made and a precise plucking machine is installed to hold and pluck the instrument uniformly. Also, a novel approach is utilized to evaluate the share of each abovementioned part in the output near-field sound produced by Setar.

scholarly journals Near-field sound radiation of fan tones from an installed turbofan aero-engine

2015 ◽  
Vol 138 (3) ◽  
pp. 1313-1324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan McAlpine ◽  
James Gaffney ◽  
Michael J. Kingan
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Sound Radiation ◽  
Aero Engine ◽  
Near Field Sound ◽  
Field Sound

Estimation of Plate Vibration and Its Far Field Sound by Means of Near Field Sound Measurement

1986 ◽  
Vol 29 (252) ◽  
pp. 1874-1880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyohiko UMEZAWA ◽  
Haruo HOUJOH ◽  
Tadashi KITANO
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Plate Vibration ◽  
Far Field ◽  
Sound Measurement ◽  
Near Field Sound ◽  
Field Sound
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