Excitation of the low frequency vibrational modes of a submerged vessel can generate significant radiated noise levels. Vibrational modes of a submarine hull are excited from the transmission of fluctuating forces through the shaft and thrust bearings due to the propeller rotating in an unsteady fluid. The focus of this work is to investigate the structural and acoustic responses of a submarine hull under axial excitation. The submarine hull is modelled as a cylindrical shell with internal bulkheads and ring stiffeners. The cylindrical shell is closed by truncated conical shells, which in turn are closed at each end using circular plates. The entire structure is submerged in a heavy fluid medium. The structural responses of the submerged vessel are calculated by solving the cylindrical shell equations of motion using a wave approach and the conical shell equations with a power series solution. The displacement normal to the surface of the structure in contact with the fluid medium was calculated by assembling the boundary/continuity matrix. The far field radiated sound pressure was then calculated by means of the Helmholtz integral. Results from the analytical model are compared with computational results from a fully coupled finite element/boundary element model. The individual and combined effects of the various influencing factors, corresponding to the ring stiffeners, bulkheads, conical end closures and fluid loading, on the structural and acoustic responses are characterised by examining the contribution by the circumferential modes. It is shown that equally spaced internal bulkheads generate a periodic structure thus creating a grouping effect for the higher circumferential modes, but do not have strong influence on the sound radiation. Stiffeners are found to have an important effect on both the dynamic and acoustic responses of the hull. The contribution of the conical end closures on the radiated sound pressure for the lowest circumferential mode numbers is also clearly observed. This work shows the importance of the bending modes when evaluating the sound pressure radiated by a submarine under harmonic excitation from the propulsion system.

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2007. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-76).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 170-176).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2008. / Title from title screen (site viewed Aug. 12, 2008). PDF text: ix, 150 p. : ill. (come col.) ; 913 K. UMI publication number: AAT 3297747. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche formats.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Australia, 2007.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2005. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 179-189).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2005. / Supervisors: Clinton N. Dawson and Yannis Kallinderis. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2006. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 270-275).

Orientador: José Luiz Gasche / Resumo: Compressores herméticos alternativos são amplamente utilizados em sistemas de refrigeração por compressão de vapor de pequeno e médio porte. O sistema de válvulas automáticas utilizadas para controlar os processos de sucção e descarga é um componente importante deste tipo de compressor. O estudo experimental ou analítico/numérico destes processos é bastante complexo devido, principalmente, à interação fluido-estrutura entre as válvulas e o escoamento de fluido refrigerante. Uma revisão de literatura mostra que este tema ainda merece muita atenção dos pesquisadores, em particular daqueles que necessitam de dados experimentais acurados para validação de metodologias numéricas. Este é o contexto deste trabalho, cujo objetivo é descrever a dinâmica do movimento de um modelo de válvula usada neste tipo de compressor. Sensores óticos foram utilizados para medir o deslocamento instantâneo de modelos de válvulas fabricadas em aço mola SAE 1070 com 0,4 e 0,5 mm de espessura. Os testes foram realizados para escoamentos com números de Reynolds variando de 1.500 a 19.000. A descrição da dinâmica da válvula foi apresentada pela sua amplitude, frequência, pressão máxima à montante do escoamento da válvula e pelo coeficiente de restituição no impacto entre a válvula e o assento. De uma maneira geral, identificamos que a dinâmica da válvula depende significativamente de sua rigidez, do valor de força de pré-carga que está sujeita e do número de Reynolds do escoamento que incide sobre sua sup... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Hermetic reciprocating compressors are widely used in small and medium size vapor compression refrigeration systems. An important component of this type of compressor is the automatic valve system used for controlling the suction and discharge processes. The experimental or analytical/numerical study of this system is complex due to the fluid-structure interaction between the valves and the refrigerant flow. A literature review suggests that this theme still deserves attention from the researchers, in particular for those who need accurate experimental data to validate numerical methodologies. We aim to describe the dynamics of a suction valve model used in this type of compressor. Optical sensors were used to measure the instantaneous displacement of a spring-steel SAE 1070 valve model with 0.4 and 0.5 mm thickness. The tests were performed for Reynolds number of the flow ranging from 1,500 to 19,000. We present the dynamic behavior of the valve by its amplitude, frequency, maximum upstream pressure of the valve, and coefficient of restitution of the impact between valve and seat. Generally, we identify that the valve dynamics depends significantly on its stiffness, precharging force and Reynolds numbers of the flow. The impact between valve and seat also significantly change the dynamics of the movement. / Mestre

La connaissance de la viscosité est un défi majeur dans les technologies de pointe (biomédical, pétrochimie, imprimerie, cosmétique, agroalimentaire, etc). Cette étude présente un capteur de viscosité qui exploite la vibration transversale forcée d’une poutre mince. L’amortissement induit par le fluide permet d’évaluer sa viscosité et sa masse volumique par la seule connaissance des caractéristiques à la résonance de la poutre (amplitude et fréquence). Cette mesure est réalisée par un circuit électromagnétique. Dans ce travail, la simulation numérique et l’étude expérimentale du viscosimètre sont réalisées en vue de mieux cerner les paramètres influençant le fonctionnement du capteur. Les différentes investigations menées dans ce travail sont d’une grande importance pour l’optimisation du viscosimètre d’une part. D’autre part, c’est une contribution à l’ensemble des études qui traitent de l’aspect du couplage fluide-structure-électromagnétisme. / Knowing the viscosity becomes increasingly a major challenge in leading-edge technologies (biomedical, petrochemical, printing, cosmetic, food industry, etc). This study presents a viscosity sensor based on a thin beam immersed in a newtonian fluid and subjected to transverse vibrations due to an electromechanical excitation system. The damped vibration can be used to evaluate the fluid viscosity and density by measuring the beam’s resonance characteristics (amplitude, frequency). This measurement is done by an electromagnetic feedback circuit. In this work, numerical model and experimental studies of the vibrating viscometer are conducted to better understand the influencing factors of the sensor’s operation. The different investigations carried out in this work are of great importance for the viscometer optimization on one hand. On the other hand, it’s a contribution to all studies dealing with the aspect of fluid-structure-electromagnetism coupling.