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With the need for stealth in defense applications steadily increasing, noise reduction continues to play an important role in the world of aeronautics. With the ever increasing number of small UAV flight vehicle designs and their stringent weight requirements, acoustic solutions become progressively more complex. This thesis investigates the use of refractory foam, a new class of porous material, for designing effective silencers for small IC engines. The solution must be lightweight, compact, conformable, and capable of handling the rigors of flight. Throughout the course of this research, many silencer designs were fabricated to take advantage of refractory foam technology. These silencer designs were then tested against existing designs using both anechoic and outdoor testing techniques. These results proved refractory foam to be a superior broadband noise absorber that can survive harsh flight environment. Silencer designs using this material showed overall improvements in the areas of noise reduction, weight, size, and backpressure, compared to commercial designs. The final silencer design boasted an Aweighted overall sound pressure level that was 12.1 dBA lower than the reference case. This result was accomplished using nearly half the volume required by other designs to attain similar results. / Master of Science

The flow-reversal elliptical cylindrical end chamber mufflers of short length are used often in the modern day automotive exhaust systems. The conventional 1-D axial plane wave theory is not able to predict their acoustical attenuation performance in view of the fact that the chamber length is not enough for the evanescent 3-D modes generated at the junctions to decay sufficiently for frequencies below the cut-off frequency. Also, due to the large area expansion ratio at the inlet, the first few higher order modes get cut on even in the low frequency regime. This necessitates a 3-D FEM or 3-D BEM analysis, which is cumbersome and time consuming. Therefore, an ingenious 1-D transverse plane wave theory is developed by considering plane wave propagation along the major-axis of the elliptical section, whereby a 2-port axially short elliptical and circular chamber muffler is characterized by means of the transfer matrix [T] or impedance matrix [Z]. Two different approaches are followed: (1) a numerical scheme such as the Matrizant approach, and (2) an analytical approach based upon the Frobenius series solution of the Webster’s equation governing the transverse plane wave propagation. The convective effects of mean flow are neglected; however the dissipative effects at the ports are taken into account. The TL predicted by this 1-D transverse plane wave analysis is compared with that obtained by means of the 3-D analytical approach and numerical (FEM/BEM) methods. An excellent agreement is observed between this simplified 1-D approach and the 3-D approaches at least up to the cut-on frequency of the (1, 1) even mode in the case of elliptical cylindrical chambers, or the (1, 0) mode in the case of circular cylindrical chambers, thereby validating this 1-D transverse plane wave theory. The acoustical attenuation characteristics of such short chamber mufflers for various configurations are discussed, qualitatively as well as quantitatively. Moreover, the Frobenius series solution enables one to obtain non-dimensional frequencies for determining the resonance peak and trough in the TL graph. The use of this theory is, however, limited to configurations in which both the ports are located along the major axis in the case of elliptical chambers and along the same diameter for circular chambers. The method of cascading the [T] matrices of the 2-port elements cannot be used to analyze a network arrangement of 2-port elements owing to the non-unique direction of wave propagation in such a network of acoustic elements. Although, a few papers are found in the literature reporting the analysis of a network of 2-port acoustic elements, no work is seen on the analysis of a network of multi-port elements having more than two external ports. Therefore, a generalized algorithm is proposed for analyzing a general network arrangement of linear multi-port acoustic elements having N inlet ports and M outlet ports. Each of these multi-port elements constituting the network may be interconnected to each other in an arbitrary manner. By appropriate book-keeping of the equations obtained by the [Z] matrix characterizing each of the multi-port and 2-port elements along with the junction laws (which imply the equality of acoustic pressure and conservativeness of mass velocity at a multi-port junction), an overall connectivity matrix is obtained, whereupon a global [Z] matrix is obtained which characterizes the entire network. Generalized expressions are derived for the evaluation of acoustic performance evaluation parameters such as transmission loss (TL) and insertion loss (IL) for a multiple inlet and multiple outlet (MIMO) system. Some of the characteristic properties of a general multi-port element are also studied in this chapter. The 1-D axial and transverse plane wave analysis is used to characterize axially long and short chambers, respectively, in terms of the [Z] matrix. Different network arrangements of multi-port elements are constructed, wherein the TL performance of such MIMO networks obtained on the basis of either the 1-D axial or 1-D transverse plane wave theory are compared with 3-D FEA carried on a commercial software. The versatility of this algorithm is that it can deal with more than two external or terminal ports, i.e., one can have multiple inlets and outlets in a complicated acoustic network. A generalized approach/algorithm is presented to characterize rigid wall reactive multi-port chamber mufflers of different geometries by means of a 3-D analytical formulation based upon the modal expansion and the uniform piston-driven model. The geometries analyzed here are rectangular plenum chambers, circular cylindrical chamber mufflers with and without a pass tube, elliptical cylindrical chamber mufflers, spherical and hemispherical chambers, conical chamber mufflers with and without a co-axial pass tube and sectoral cylindrical chamber mufflers of circular and elliptical cross-section as well as sectoral conical chamber mufflers. Computer codes or subroutines have been developed wherein by choosing appropriate mode functions in the generalized pressure response function, one can characterize a multi-port chamber muffler of any of the aforementioned separable geometrical shapes in terms of the [Z] matrix, subsequent to which the TL performance of these chambers is evaluated in terms of the scattering matrix [S] parameters by making use of the relations between [Z] and [S] matrices derived earlier. Interestingly, the [Z] matrix approach combined with the uniform piston-driven model is indeed ideally suited for the 3-D analytical formulation inasmuch as regardless of the number of ports, one deals with only one area discontinuity at a time, thereby making the analysis convenient for a multi-port muffler configuration with arbitrary location of ports. The TL characteristics of SISO chambers corresponding to each of the aforementioned geometries (especially the elliptical cylindrical chamber) are analyzed in detail with respect to the effect of chamber dimensions (chamber length and transverse dimensions), and relative angular and axial location of ports. Furthermore, the analysis of SIDO (i.e., single inlet and double outlet) chamber mufflers is given special consideration. In particular, we examine (1) the effect of additional outlet port (second outlet port), (2) variation in the relative angular or axial location of the additional or second outlet port (keeping the location of the inlet port and the outlet ports of the original SISO chamber to be constant) and (3) the effect of interchanging the location of the inlet and outlet ports on the TL performance of these mufflers. Thus, design guidelines are developed for the optimal location of the inlet and outlet ports keeping in mind the broadband attenuation characteristics for a single inlet and multiple outlet (SIMO) system. The non-dimensional limits up to which a flow-reversal elliptical (or circular) cylindrical end chamber having an end-inlet and end-outlet configuration is acoustically short (so that the 1-D transverse plane wave theory is applicable) and the limits beyond which it is acoustically long (so that the 1-D axial plane wave theory is applicable) is determined in terms of the ratio or equivalently, in terms of the ratio. Towards this end, two different configurations of the elliptical cylindrical chamber are considered, namely, (1) End-Offset Inlet (located along the major-axis of the ellipse) and End-Centered Outlet (2) End-Offset Inlet and End-Offset Outlet (both the ports located on the major-axis of the ellipse and at equal offset distance from the center). The former configuration is analyzed using 3-D FEA simulations (on SYSNOISE) while the 3-D analytical uniform piston-driven model is used to analyze the latter configuration. The existence of the higher order evanescent modes in the axially long reversal chamber at low frequency (before the cut-on frequency of the (1, 1) even mode or (1, 0) mode) causes a shift in the resonance peak predicted by the 1-D axial plane wave theory and 3-D analytical approach. Thus, the 1-D axial plane wave analysis is corrected by introducing appropriate end correction due to the modified or effective length of the elliptical cylindrical chamber. An empirical formulae has been developed to obtain the average non-dimensional end correction for the aforementioned configurations as functions of the expansion ratio, (i.e., ), minor-axis to major-axis ratio, (i.e., ) and the center-offset distance ratio, (i.e., ). The intermediate limits between which the chamber is neither short nor long (acoustically) has also been obtained. Furthermore, an ingenious method (Quasi 1-D approach) of combining the 1-D transverse plane wave model with the 1-D axial plane wave model using the [Z] matrix is also proposed for the end-offset inlet and end-centered outlet configuration. A 3-D analytical procedure has also been developed which also enables one to determine the end-correction in axially long 2-port flow-reversal end chamber mufflers for different geometries such as rectangular, circular and elliptical cylindrical as well as conical chambers, a priori to the computation of TL. Using this novel analytical technique, we determine the end correction for arbitrary locations on the two end ports on the end face of an axially long flow-reversal end chamber. The applicability of this method is also demonstrated for determination of the end corrections for the 2-port circular cylindrical chamber configuration without and with a pass tube, elliptical cylindrical chambers as well as rectangular and conical chambers.

The currently low requirements on sound emissions for industrial trucks are expected to be raised in the near future. The company Kalmar Industries AB, which develop, produce and market industrial trucks, want to improve their truck silencers as a precaution to the future harder restrictions and also to improve their competitiveness. The sound emission produced by a vehicle depends on type and range of application it is designed for but the dominant part of the sound is usually produced by the engine and silencer. A new measuring method is developed for studying sound emanating through the silencer system. The analysis of the measurement data establishes that the silencers are not working well. The simulations made with SIDLAB, which is a computer programme for calculating the propagation of sound in ducts, confirms that the silencers are inefficient and that they are simply too small. A simulation which implements a parallel resonator in the main silencer shows that it is possible to make great improvements in reducing the noise from the truck as well as meeting requirements on space. Mathematical modelling based on linearity and one-dimensional interaction between the silencer elementsis advantageous and gives very good results when understanding, analysing and simulating the silencer. The simulation tool SIDLAB works well and saves a lot of time by its fast modelling and easy interface.

This study concerns with acoustical analysis of exhaust mufflers for earth-moving machinery. The study arises from the fact that there is a need for further noise reduction emitted by earth-moving machinery produced by Hidromek Inc. in order to be on the safe side of the limits stated in European Noise Directive 2000/14/EC. The acoustical performance of the muffler is investigated both experimental and numerical means. A three-dimensional finite element method is performed to calculate the transmission loss. An experimental setup is also developed to measure the transmission loss. Chung-Blaser, two-source and two-load methods are applied to measure the transmission loss of single expansion chamber with extended inlet/outlet. The experimental setup is verified by comparing the test results obtained by two-load method with one-dimensional analytical solution obtained by transfer matrix method. Transmission loss of the muffler of interest, calculated by finite element method is compared with the experimental results. Sound power level of earth-moving machinery and insertion loss of the muffler is measured to investigate the acoustical performance of the muffler. These results can then be served as guidance for the acoustical design of a muffler.

<p>The currently low requirements on sound emissions for industrial trucks are expected to be raised in the near future. The company Kalmar Industries AB, which develop, produce and market industrial trucks, want to improve their truck silencers as a precaution to the future harder restrictions and also to improve their competitiveness. The sound emission produced by a vehicle depends on type and range of application it is designed for but the dominant part of the sound is usually produced by the engine and silencer.</p><p>A new measuring method is developed for studying sound emanating through the silencer system. The analysis of the measurement data establishes that the silencers are not working well. The simulations made with SIDLAB, which is a computer programme for calculating the propagation of sound in ducts, confirms that the silencers are inefficient and that they are simply too small.</p><p>A simulation which implements a parallel resonator in the main silencer shows that it is possible to make great improvements in reducing the noise from the truck as well as meeting requirements on space.</p><p>Mathematical modelling based on linearity and one-dimensional interaction between the silencer elementsis advantageous and gives very good results when understanding, analysing and simulating the silencer. The simulation tool SIDLAB works well and saves a lot of time by its fast modelling and easy interface.</p>

This work is primarily comprised of five self-contained papers. Three papers are applications oriented. A common element in the first three papers is that micro-perforated panels (MPP), the permeable membranes in diesel particulate filters, and a source impedance are all modeled as a transfer impedance. The first paper deals with enhancing the performance of micro-perforated panels by partitioning the backing cavity. Several different backing schemes are considered which enhance the performance without increasing the total volume of the MPP and backing. In the second paper, a finite element modeling approach is used to model diesel particulate filters below and above the plane wave cutoff frequency. The filter itself is modeled using a symmetric finite element model and results are compared to plane wave theory. After the transfer matrix of the filters is known, it is used in three-dimensional finite and boundary element models. The third paper is a tutorial that shows how a source impedance can be modeled using transfer impedance approaches in finite element analysis. The approach used is useful for better understanding the resonance effects caused by pipes upstream and downstream of the exhaust. The fourth paper examines the best practice for the two-load transmission loss measurement. This method was integral to obtaining the measurements for validating the diesel particulate filter models. The fifth paper proposes transmission and insertion loss metrics for multi-inlet mufflers. It is shown that the transmission loss depends on the amplitude and phase relationship between sources (at the inlets) whereas insertion loss depends on both the source strength and impedance for each inlet.

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Les silencieux à baffles parallèles sont largement utilisés dans les systèmes de chauffage, ventilation et climatisation (CVC) pour réduire le bruit généré par les sources aérauliques. Ces silencieux sont composés d'un certain nombre de baffles insérés dans un conduit de section rectangulaire. Chaque baffle est constitué d'un cadre métallique garni d'un matériau absorbant. Ce travail de thèse vise à analyser l'efficacité acoustique de ces silencieux afin d'en améliorer les performances en basses fréquences. Dans un premier temps, un modèle de propagation bidimensionnel à ``couches'' est développé afin de prédire les pertes par transmission pour une large variété de ce type de silencieux. Ce modèle multimodal repose principalement sur le calcul des modes acoustiques pour la pression moyenne dans chaque couche et a pour avantage de simplifier grandement la procédure de raccordement modal à l'interface entre deux domaines successifs. C'est un modèle facilement implémentable et approprié à des procédures d'optimisation de par sa rapidité et sa facilité de mise en données. Il a été validé expérimentalement lors de deux campagnes de mesure à des échelles réduite et réelle. Dans un second temps, le modèle développé est utilisé pour appréhender différentes pistes d'amélioration en basses fréquences et concevoir des solutions optimisées. Des premières pistes sont examinées dans le cas de silencieux standards concernant l'influence du nombre de baffles, de la symétrie et de la périodicité du silencieux sur le couplage modal et les performances acoustiques. Les autres pistes d'amélioration ainsi que les solutions optimisées ne figurent pas dans cette version pour des raisons de confidentialité. / Baffle-type silencers are widely used in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems of buildings to reduce noise being emitted from air-moving devices such as fans and air conditioners. These silencers generally consist of several baffles inserted in a duct with a rectangular cross section. Each baffle is made of sound absorbing material such as rockwool or glasswool. Usually, a metallic fairing is also placed at each end of the baffle. This thesis aims to analyze the effectiveness of these acoustic silencers to improve performance at low frequencies. First, a two-dimensional multimodal model is developed to predict the transmission loss for a wide variety of this type of silencer. The numerical model relies mainly on the computation of approximate acoustic modes for the mean pressure in each layer corresponding either to the airway or the baffle. The method offers the advantage that it greatly simplifies the mode matching procedure at the junction between successive domains and it can be used to tackle relatively complex geometrical configurations with the possibility of taking into account the presence of resistive screens between the porous baffle and the air domain. It is also an easy-to-implement and relatively inexpensive model suitable for optimization purposes. It has been experimentally validated in two measurement campaigns at reduced and actual scales. In a second step, the developed model is used to investigate different ways of improving performance at low frequencies. Suggested improvements are discussed in the case of standard silencers regarding the influence of the number of baffles, symmetry and periodicity of the silencer on the modal coupling and acoustic performance. For confidentiality reasons, other suggested improvements and optimized solutions are not included in this version.

The report was a result of the master thesis work for Industrial Design Engineering at Luleå University ofTechnology during spring 2021. The whole project was directed towards RJ Weld &amp; Custom (RJWC) locatedin Boden on one of their best-selling aftermarket mufflers for the ATV, the Mud Edition.The purpose of the project was to develop the outside and inside of the Mud Edition muffler regarding design,material, and sound using a Human-Centered design approach. The Mud Edition muffler was assembled inBoden but separate parts were manufactured in China. RJWC had the opportunity to manufacture parts bythemselves as well, foremost in aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber. The goal of the project was to solve sometechnical aspects of the Mud Edition muffler and to come up with a new concept.The project has been carried out using the design thinking process throughout four design sprints. During thefirst design sprint, the design team investigated the problems and needs that exist today with the Mud Editionmuffler by conducting interviews and sending out surveys. During the second design sprint, the project teamidentified the current situation at RJWC with the help of literature studies and benchmarking. It was identifiedthat the sound desire of a muffler varies, more robust or more fun appearance is also desired and the ease ofassembling a muffler. The third and fourth design sprints focused on the design details and presentation of thefinal concept.Creative workshops and feedback sessions with RJWC were conducted for the identified issues and improvement of the solutions throughout the whole process. We implemented, tested, and evaluated. The result wasa reduced version of the Mud Edition muffler to facilitate shipping and assembly, new modern design thatreplaces welding and screws with Toggle Locks, V clamp, and Middle clamps.The design team hopes that the project can show the potentials of designing a muffler that looks different from the other typical mufflers in the market today. We hope that this project can inspire future workto think outside the box and embrace change to favor the user’s needs. The muffler is an important partand is visible on the ATV, we encourage the market to use details that make it more exciting to look at. / Rapporten var ett resultat av examensarbetet för Industrial Design Engineering vid Luleå tekniska universitetunder våren 2021. Hela projektet riktades mot RJ Weld &amp; Custom (RJWC) i Boden på en av deras bästsäljandeandrahandsmarknads ljuddämpare för fyrhjulingar, Mud Edition.Syftet med projektet var att utveckla Mud Edition ljuddämparen angående design, material och ljud med hjälpav en användarcentrerad designprocess. Ljuddämparen Mud Edition monterades i Boden men separata delartillverkades i Kina. RJWC hade också möjlighet att tillverka delar själva, främst i aluminium, stål och kolfiber.Målet för projektet var att lösa några tekniska aspekter av Mud Edition ljuddämparen och komma med ett nyttkoncept.Projektet har genomförts med hjälp av Design Thinking process och har gått igenom fyra olika design sprints.Under den första design sprinten undersökte designteamet de problem och behov som finns idag med ljuddämparen Mud Edition genom att genomföra intervjuer och skicka ut enkäter. Under den andra design sprintentittade projektet på den aktuella situationen på RJWC med hjälp av litteraturstudier och benchmarking. Detidentifierades att önskan på ljuddet hos en ljuddämpare varierar, mer robust eller roligare utseende önskasockså och behovet att förenkla monteringen en ljuddämpare. Den tredje och fjärde designen sprint fokuseradepå designdetaljer och presentation av det slutliga konceptet.Kreativa workshops och feedback sessioner med RJWC genomfördes för de identifierade problem och förbättringar av lösningarna under hela processen. Minska storleken på ljuddämparens Mud Edition för att underlättatransport och montering samt ny modern design som ersätter svetsning och skruvar som Toggle Lock, V-klämma och mitt klämmor var en del av de lösningar som designteamet har hittat. Idéer testades och kan ses i resultatkapitlet. För framtida arbete rekommenderar designteamet fler tester i en mer verklighetsbaserad miljö.Designteamet hoppas att projektet kan visa potentialen i att designa en ljuddämpare som ser annorlunda ut ände andra typiska ljuddämparna på marknaden idag. Vi hoppas att detta projekt kan inspirera framtida arbete atttänka utanför lådan och omfamna förändringar för att gynna användarens behov. Ljuddämparen är en viktigdel och syns tydligt på ATV:n, vi uppmuntrar marknaden att använda detaljer som gör det mer spännande atttitta på.