scholarly journals Design and optimization of acoustic liners with a shear grazing flow: OPAL software platform description

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (6) ◽  
pp. 508-518
Author(s):  
Frank Simon ◽  
R. Roncen ◽  
P. Vuillemin ◽  
P. Klotz ◽  
Fabien Méry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Software Platform ◽  
Linearized Euler Equations ◽  
Design And Optimization ◽  
Acoustic Liners ◽  
Acoustic Liner ◽  
Frequency Regime ◽  
Grazing Flow

In the context of aircraft noise reduction in varied applications where a cold or hot shear grazing flow is present (i.e., engine nacelle, combustion chamber, jet pump, landing gear), improved acoustic liner solutions are being sought. This is particularly true in the low-frequency regime, where space constraints limit the efficiency of conventional liner technology. Therefore, liner design must take into account the dimensional and phenomenological characteristics of constituent materials, assembly specifications and industrial requirements involving multiphysical phenomena. To perform the single/multi-objective optimization of complex meta-surface liner candidates, a software platform coined OPAL (OPtimisation of Acoustic Liners) was developed. Its first goal is to allow the user to assemble a large panel of parallel/serial elementary acoustic layers along a given duct. Then, the physical properties of this liner can be optimized, relatively to weighted objectives, for a given flow and frequency range: impedance target, maximum absorption coefficient or transmission loss with a total sample size and weight... The presentation will focus on the different elementary bricks and assembly of a problem (from 0D analytical coarse designs in order to reduce the parameter space, up to 2D plan or axisymmetric high-order Discontinuous Galerkin simulations of the Linearized Euler Equations).

Design and optimization of acoustic liners with a shear grazing flow: OPAL software platform applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (6) ◽  
pp. 152-163
Author(s):  
Remi Roncen ◽  
Pierre Vuillemin ◽  
Patricia Klotz ◽  
Frank Simon ◽  
Fabien Méry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Noise Reduction ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Software Platform ◽  
Total Size ◽  
Linearized Euler Equations ◽  
Design And Optimization ◽  
Acoustic Liners ◽  
Frequency Regime ◽  
Grazing Flow

In the context of noise reduction in diverse applications where a shear grazing flow is present (i.e., engine nacelle, jet pump, landing gear), improved acoustic liner solutions are being sought. This is particularly true in the low-frequency regime, where space constraints currently limit the efficiency of classic liner technology. To perform the required multi-objective optimization of complex meta-surface liner candidates, a software platform called OPAL was developed. Its first goal is to allow the user to assemble a large panel of parallel/serial assembly of unit acoustic elements, including the recent concept of LEONAR materials. Then, the physical properties of this liner can be optimized, relatively to given weighted objectives (noise reduction, total size of the sample, weight), for a given configuration. Alternatively, properties such as the different impedances of liner unit surfaces can be optimized. To accelerate the process, different nested levels of optimization are considered, from 0D analytical coarse designs in order to reduce the parameter space, up to 2D plan or axisymmetric high-order Discontinuous Galerkin resolution of the Linearized Euler Equations. The presentation will focus on the different aspects of liner design considered in OPAL, and present an application on different samples made for a small scale aeroacoustic bench.

Impedance eduction for uniform and multizone acoustic liners

2021 ◽  
pp. 1475472X2110238
Author(s):  
Michael G Jones ◽  
Douglas M Nark ◽  
Brian M Howerton
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Spectra ◽  
International Forum ◽  
Acoustic Liners ◽  
Prony Method ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Test Conditions ◽  
Acoustic Liner ◽  
Flow Impedance ◽  
Grazing Flow ◽  
Computationally Expensive

This paper presents results for five uniform and two multizone liners based on data acquired in the NASA Langley Grazing Flow Impedance Tube. Two methods, Prony and CHE, are used to educe the impedance spectra for each of these liners for many test conditions. The Prony method is efficient and generally provides accurate results for uniform liners, but is not well suited for multizone liners. The CHE method supports assessment of both uniform and multizone liners, but is much more computationally expensive. The results from these liners demonstrate the efficacy of both eduction methods, but also clearly demonstrate that sufficient attenuation is required to support accurate impedance eduction. For the liners considered in this study, the data indicate approximately 3 dB attenuation is needed for each zone of a multizone liner in order to ensure quality impedance eduction results. This study was conducted in response to two acoustic liner research challenges in support of a collaboration of multiple national laboratories under the International Forum for Aviation Research.

scholarly journals Numerical investigation on low-frequency noise damping performances of Helmholtz resonators with an extended neck in presence of a grazing flow

2021 ◽  
pp. 146134842110205
Author(s):  
Weiwei Wu ◽  
Yiheng Guan
Keyword(s):  
Resonant Frequency ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Helmholtz Resonator ◽  
Frequency Noise ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Helmholtz Resonators ◽  
Numerical Predictions ◽  
Grazing Flow

In this work, modified designs of Helmholtz resonators with extended deflected neck are proposed, numerically evaluated and optimized aiming to achieve a better transmission loss performance over a broader frequency range. For this, 10 Helmholtz resonators with different extended neck configurations (e.g. the angle between extended neck and the y-axis) in the presence of a grazing flow are assessed. Comparison is then made between the proposed resonators and the conventional one, i.e. in the absence of an extended neck (i.e. Design A). For this, a two-dimensional linearized Navier Stokes equations-based model of a duct with the modified Helmholtz resonator implemented was developed in frequency domain. The model was first validated by comparing its numerical predictions with the experimental results available in the literature and the theoretical results. The model was then applied to evaluate the noise damping performance of the Helmholtz resonator with (1) an extended neck on the upstream side (Design B); (2) on the downstream side (Design C), (3) both upstream and downstream sides (Design D), (4) the angle between the extended neck and the y-axis, i.e. (a) 0°, (b) 30°, and (c) 45°, (d) 48.321°. In addition, the effects of the grazing flow Mach number (Ma) were evaluated. It was found that the transmission loss peaks of the Helmholtz resonator with the extended neck was maximized at Ma = 0.03 than at the other Mach numbers. Conventional resonator, i.e. Design A was observed to be associated with a lower transmission loss performance at a lower resonant frequency than those as observed on Designs B–D. Moreover, the optimum design of the proposed resonators with the extended neck is shown to be able to shift the resonant frequency by approximately 90 Hz, and maximum transmission loss could be increased by 28–30 dB. In addition, the resonators with extended necks are found to be associated with two or three transmission loss peaks, indicating that these designs have a broader effective frequency range. Finally, the neck deflection angles of 30° and 45° are shown to be involved with better transmission loss peaks than that with a deflection angle of 0°. In summary, the present study sheds light on maximizing the resonator’s noise damping performances by applying and optimizing an extended neck.

Design and Optimization of 3D Folded-Core Acoustic Liners for Enhanced Low-Frequency Performance

AIAA Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 206-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew T. Chambers ◽  
James M. Manimala ◽  
Michael G. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Design And Optimization ◽  
Acoustic Liners ◽  
Folded Core

Modeling and Quantification of Acoustic Damping Induced by Vortex Shedding in Non-Compact Thermoacoustic Systems

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Hofmeister ◽  
Tobias Hummel ◽  
Bruno Schuermans ◽  
Thomas Sattelmayer
Keyword(s):  
Vortex Shedding ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Network Models ◽  
Test Case ◽  
Acoustic Damping ◽  
Linearized Euler Equations ◽  
Damping Rate ◽  
Frequency Regime ◽  
Swirl Stabilized Combustion

Abstract This paper presents a methodology to compute acoustic damping rates of transversal, high-frequency modes induced by vortex-shedding. The acoustic damping rate presents one key quantity for the assessment of the linear thermoacoustic stability of gas turbine combustors. State of the art network models — as employed to calculate damping rates in low-frequency, longitudinal systems — cannot fulfill this task due to the acoustic non-compactness encountered in the high-frequency regime. Furthermore, it is yet unclear, whether direct eigensolutions of the Linearized Euler Equations (LEE), which capture the mechanism of vortex shedding, yield correct damping rate results constituted by the implicit presence of acoustic as well as hydrodynamic contributions in these solutions. The methodology’s applicability to technically relevant systems is demonstrated by a validation test case using a lab-scale, swirl-stabilized combustion system.

Proposal of Acoustic Liners Combined with Fine-Perforated-Film

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (1) ◽  
pp. 5475-5484
Author(s):  
Yo Murata ◽  
Tatsuya Ishii ◽  
Shunji Enomoto ◽  
Hideshi Oinuma ◽  
Kenichiro Nagai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Absorption Efficiency ◽  
Acoustic Energy ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Acoustic Liners ◽  
Acoustic Liner ◽  
The Face ◽  
Grazing Flow ◽  
Face Plate ◽  
Perforated Film

This paper deals with a resonant type liner panel with a special surface structure. A typical resonant type liner panel generally consists of a perforated face plate, cells, and a back rigid plate. One of the technical challenges of the acoustic liners applied to the future ultra-high bypass ratio engines is to increase the sound absorption efficiency under grazing conditions because the nacelle, covering of the engine, tends to reduce its length and the lined area. It is known that the sound absorption of the conventional liners tends to deteriorate as grazing flow increases. The authors introduced a special thin acoustically transparent film over the face plate of the acoustic liner. The film, a fine perforated film (FPF), is expected to prevent the interaction of the grazing flow with the opening of the liner face plate. An experimental result with a flow duct rig in JAXA confirmed that the proposed combination of the acoustic liner and the FPF improved the absorption in acoustic energy under grazing conditions, compared with the sole acoustic liner and simple treatment of the FPF.

A flow and acoustic facility for characterization of liner and meta-acoustic surfaces under grazing flow condition

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 3187-3193
Author(s):  
Wei Yi ◽  
Jingwen Guo ◽  
Yi Fang ◽  
Renhao Qu ◽  
Siyang Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Field ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Static Condition ◽  
Flow Speed ◽  
Settling Chamber ◽  
Acoustic Liners ◽  
Diagnostic Facility ◽  
Grazing Flow

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has designed and assembled a new facility, a grazing flow tube, for aeroacoustic characteristics measurement of acoustic liners, e.g. transmission loss, impedance, etc., under a high-speed grazing flow. The cross-section of the test section of the tube has a dimension of 50 mm × 50 mm, and the grazing flow speed can be up to 0.3 Ma. A settling chamber, a long-enough flow development section and a multi-stage anechoic termination are adopted to ensure the high-quality flow field and acoustic field. This paper presents the detailed designs of the key components of the facility, as well as the calibrations of the velocity profile in a series of cross-section surfaces of the duct along the streamwise direction and sound pressure distributions in the axial and circumferential directions. Pitot tube, Hotwire and PIV are used to obtain the flow field measurement results. The overall performance of the diagnostic facility is verified by comparing the impedance results of acoustic liners acquired from an impedance tube under the static condition and the theoretical variation of axial wavenumber with Ma number under the grazing flow.

Modeling and Quantification of Acoustic Damping Induced by Vortex Shedding in Noncompact Thermoacoustic Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Hofmeister ◽  
Tobias Hummel ◽  
Bruno Schuermans ◽  
Thomas Sattelmayer
Keyword(s):  
Vortex Shedding ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Network Models ◽  
Test Case ◽  
Acoustic Damping ◽  
Linearized Euler Equations ◽  
Damping Rate ◽  
Frequency Regime ◽  
Swirl Stabilized Combustion

Abstract This paper presents a methodology to compute acoustic damping rates of transversal, high-frequency modes induced by vortex-shedding. The acoustic damping rate presents one key quantity for the assessment of the linear thermoacoustic stability of gas turbine combustors. State-of-the-art network models—as employed to calculate damping rates in low-frequency, longitudinal systems—cannot fulfill this task due to the acoustic noncompactness encountered in the high-frequency regime. Furthermore, it is yet unclear, whether direct eigensolutions of the linearized Euler equations (LEE), which capture the mechanism of vortex shedding, yield correct damping rate results constituted by the implicit presence of acoustic as well as hydrodynamic contributions in these solutions. The methodology's applicability to technically relevant systems is demonstrated by a validation test case using a lab-scale, swirl-stabilized combustion system.

scholarly journals Aeroacoustic Attenuation Performance of a Helmholtz Resonator with a Rigid Baffle Implemented in the Presence of a Grazing Flow

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Di Guan ◽  
Dan Zhao ◽  
Zhaoxin Ren
Keyword(s):  
Mach Number ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Helmholtz Resonator ◽  
Loss Peak ◽  
Mean Flow ◽  
Theoretical Formulation ◽  
Grazing Flow ◽  
Maximum Transmission ◽  
Rigid Baffle

To broaden its’ effective frequency range and to improve its transmission loss performance, a modified design of a Helmholtz resonator is proposed and evaluated by implementing a rigid baffle in its cavity. Comparison is then made between the proposed design and the conventional one by considering a rectangular duct with the resonator implemented in the presence of a mean grazing flow. For this, a linearized 2D Navier-Stokes model in frequency domain is developed. After validated by benchmarking with the available experimental data and our experimental measurements, the model is used to evaluate the effects of (1) the width Lp of the rigid baffle, (2) its implementation location/height Hg, (3) its implementation configurations (i.e., attached to the left sidewall or right sidewall), (4) the grazing mean flow Mu (Mach number), and (5) the neck shape on a noise damping effect. It is shown that as the rigid baffle is attached in the 2 different configurations, the resonant frequencies and the maximum transmission losses cannot be predicted by using the classical theoretical formulation ω2=c2S/VLeff, especially as the grazing Mach number Mu is greater than 0.07, i.e., Mu>0.07. In addition, there is an optimum grazing flow Mach number corresponding to the maximum transmission loss peak, as the width Lp is less than half of the cavity width Dr, i.e., Lp/Dr≤0.5. As the rigid plate width is increased to Lp/Dr=0.75, one additional transmission loss peak at approximately 400 Hz is produced. The generation of the 12 dB transmission loss peak at 400 Hz is shown to attribute to the sound and structure interaction. Finally, varying the neck shape from the conventional one to an arc one leads to the dominant resonant frequency being increased by approximately 20% and so the secondary transmission loss peak by 2-5 dB. The present work proposes and systematically studies an improved design of a Helmholtz resonator with an additional transmission loss peak at a high frequency, besides the dominant peak at a low frequency.

Distributed Parameter Acoustic Modeling of a Perforation With Bias Flow

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Mazdeh ◽  
Reza Kashani
Keyword(s):  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Distributed Parameter ◽  
Thermoacoustic Instabilities ◽  
Acoustic Liners ◽  
Current State ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Acoustic Liner ◽  
Bias Flow ◽  
Grazing Flow ◽  
Semi Empirical

Perforated acoustic liners (screech liners) with bias flow are commonly used for mitigation of thermoacoustic instabilities in augmentors. In addition to cooling the liner, the flow of air thru the liner perforation (dubbed ‘bias flow’) improves the damping effectiveness of the liner thru enhancing its energy dissipation. These liners are currently being designed using empirical design rules followed by build-test-improve steps, basically trial and error. The development of physics-based tools to assist in the design of such liners is of great interest to practitioners. In this paper, the existing work in developing analytical, semi-empirical, and numerical techniques such as Large-Eddy Simulations (LES) in exploring the damping effectiveness of an acoustic liner with bias flow are reviewed. The paper continues with presenting the research in progress that has been conducted by the authors in this area with the goal of expanding the numerical modeling work beyond the current state of the art by including the variables that were not incorporated in previous studies including, but not limited to, hole orientation, combined effect of tangential grazing flow and bias flow interaction with acoustics, and different flow characteristics (Mach and Reynolds number). In addition, the spatial distribution of pressure and velocity over the aperture area (instead of the current practice of averaging these variables) are being looked at.

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