A study on the effects of compression of the felt on flow resistance and acoustic characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (1) ◽  
pp. 5170-5174
Author(s):  
Yoon-sang Yang ◽  
Seung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Flow Resistance ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Characteristic Impedance ◽  
Sound Transmission ◽  
Sound Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Sound Transmission Loss ◽  
Acoustic Characteristics

The sound absorbing materials used to reduce automobile interior noise are classified into Felt and PU Foam. Felt are widely used not only in internal combustion engine vehicles but also in Electric Vehicles because they are eco-friendly materials that can be recycled and relatively light. Automotive interior parts manufacture materials in various thicknesses depending on the shape of matched parts. The pressed material changes the density, flow resistance and affects the overall NVH performance of the vehicle. In this study we worked to confirm changes in flow resistance, sound absorption coefficient and sound transmission loss performance among acoustic characteristics based on the compress ratio of Felt. It was confirmed that the larger the compression of Felt, the larger the flow resistance value, thereby affecting the acoustic characteristic impedance, sound absorption coefficient and sound transmission loss.

scholarly journals Non-Wovens as Sound Reducers

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-76
Author(s):  
D. Belakova ◽  
A. Seile ◽  
S. Kukle ◽  
T. Plamus
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Surface Density ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Sound Transmission ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Material Structure ◽  
Sound Transmission Loss ◽  
Sound Waves ◽  
Frequency Range

Abstract Within the present study, the effect of hemp (40 wt%) and polyactide (60 wt%), non-woven surface density, thickness and number of fibre web layers on the sound absorption coefficient and the sound transmission loss in the frequency range from 50 to 5000 Hz is analysed. The sound insulation properties of the experimental samples have been determined, compared to the ones in practical use, and the possible use of material has been defined. Non-woven materials are ideally suited for use in acoustic insulation products because the arrangement of fibres produces a porous material structure, which leads to a greater interaction between sound waves and fibre structure. Of all the tested samples (A, B and D), the non-woven variant B exceeded the surface density of sample A by 1.22 times and 1.15 times that of sample D. By placing non-wovens one above the other in 2 layers, it is possible to increase the absorption coefficient of the material, which depending on the frequency corresponds to C, D, and E sound absorption classes. Sample A demonstrates the best sound absorption of all the three samples in the frequency range from 250 to 2000 Hz. In the test frequency range from 50 to 5000 Hz, the sound transmission loss varies from 0.76 (Sample D at 63 Hz) to 3.90 (Sample B at 5000 Hz).

Estimation and experimental test of the sound-absorption coefficient of a pin-holder structure (Case of sound waves incidence upon the side surfaces of a group of cylinders)

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 3714-3719
Author(s):  
Takamasa Sato ◽  
Shuichi Sakamoto ◽  
Isami Nitta ◽  
Shunsuke Unai ◽  
Takunari Isobe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Propagation Constant ◽  
Characteristic Impedance ◽  
Physical Property ◽  
Sound Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Sound Waves ◽  
Acoustic Characteristics ◽  
Measuring Tube

In this study, we conducted theoretical analyses and experiments related to the acoustic characteristics of the situation where sound waves are incident upon the side surfaces of a group of cylinders forming a pin-holder structure. The sound-absorption coefficient, entering its clearance between cylinders through the geometrical dimension of the clearance or the physical property of gas, was calculated. In the analytical model, the gap part of the pin-holder structure was divided into elements and approximated as a gap surrounded by two parallel planes. The characteristic impedance and propagation constant of the approximate gap were obtained and treated as one-dimensional transfer matrices; the sound-absorption coefficient was then calculated using the transfer-matrix method. The calculated value was compared to that obtained in an experiment with a sample prepared using a 3D printer; the sound-absorption coefficient was measured using a 2-microphone impedance-measuring tube. We attempted to make a simple yet accurate estimation of sound-absorption coefficient using these procedures. Our theoretical values displayed a similar tendency to that obtained by experiment.

scholarly journals Acoustic Properties of 316L Stainless Steel Hollow Sphere Composites Fabricated by Pressure Casting

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1047
Author(s):  
Chunhe Wang ◽  
Fengchun Jiang ◽  
Shuaiqi Shao ◽  
Tianmiao Yu ◽  
Chunhuan Guo
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Hollow Sphere ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Random Distribution ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
Sound Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Pressure Casting ◽  
Sound Transmission Loss ◽  
At Resonance

In this study, we prepared metal hollow sphere composites (MHSCs) using metal hollow spheres (MHSs) by pressure casting under vacuum conditions, and investigated the acoustic properties. The density of the MHSCs was measured using the mass to volume ratio, the microstructure of the MHSCs was observed using a scanning electron microscope, and the acoustic properties of the MHSCs were tested using an impedance tube. The measured MHSCs showed that the densities of the MHSCs with the random distribution of MHSs with diameter ~3.28 mm (1.74 g/cm3 to 1.77 g/cm3) (MHSC-3.28) were nearly equal to that of the MHSCs with the random distribution of MHSs with diameter ~5.76 mm (1.74 g/cm3 to 1.76 g/cm3) (MHSC-5.76), and lower than that of the MHSCs with the layered structure of MHSs with diameter ~3.28 mm (1.93 g/cm3 to 1.97 g/cm3) (MHSC-LS). Microstructural observations confirmed that the interface region between the MHSs and matrix demonstrated a simple physical combination pattern with pores. The acoustic properties of the MHSCs showed that the sound absorption coefficient of MHSC-LS was lower than that of MHSC-3.28 and higher than that of MHSC-5.76 at off-resonance. The sound absorption coefficient peak value of MHSC-3.28 was higher than that of MHSC-LS, and lower than that of MHSC-5.76 at resonance. The sound transmission loss of MHSC-3.28 was lower than that of MHSC-5.76, which shows the rules are independent from the resonance. The sound transmission loss of MHSC-LS was higher than that of MHSC-5.76 at resonance, but lower than that of MHSC-3.28 at off-resonance. In addition, we discuss the propagation mechanism of the sound waves in the MHSC, which is mainly determined by the distribution of the MHSs in the MHSC.

scholarly journals Vibration damping and acoustic characteristics of sisal fibre–reinforced polypropylene composite

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yashwant S Munde ◽  
Ravindra B Ingle ◽  
I Siva
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
Sound Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Polypropylene Composite ◽  
Acoustic Characteristics ◽  
Sisal Fibre

Natural fibre composites attract industries because of their low density, low cost and the specific mechanical properties they possess in comparison to synthetic fibres. In this work, the randomly oriented sisal fibre–reinforced polypropylene composites are fabricated using extrusion–injection moulding technique. The aim of this study is to experimentally investigate the effect of fibre weight fraction (0%–30% in step of 10%) on vibrational damping and acoustic characteristics. The impulse hammer excitation technique is used to evaluate the free vibrational characteristics, namely, natural frequency and damping. An impedance tube is used in evaluating the acoustic properties, namely, sound absorption coefficient and transmission loss. Experimental results reveal that increase in fibre loading significantly alter the vibrational and acoustic response of the polypropylene composite. Modal analysis shows that incorporation of sisal fibres by 30 wt.% to polypropylene made the natural frequency superior when compared with other compositions. However, damping becomes worse with higher fibre content. In case of acoustic properties, incorporation of fibres at higher fraction enhances the sound absorption coefficient and transmission loss. Experimental results drive the research in development of such new materials system towards the application of vibration and sound diminutions.

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