D. W. Herrin, Ph.D., P.E. University of Kentucky
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Reference
1. Ver, I. L., and Beranek, L. L. (2005). Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications. John Wiley and Sons.
2. Sharp, B. H. (1973). A study of techniques to increase the sound insulation of building elements. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service (NTIS).
3. Bodén, H., Carlsson, U., Glav, R., Wallin, H., and Åbom, M. (2001). Sound & Vibration. The Marcus Wallenberg Laboratory, KTH.
4. Kang, H. J., Kim, J. S., Kim, H. S., & Kim, S. R. (2001). Influence of Sound Leaks on In Situ Sound Insulation Performance. Noise Control Engineering Journal, 49(3), 113-119.
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Overview
Introduction Sound transmission through panels Sound transmission through leaks and openings Noise reduction by absorption material
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Partial Enclosure
Source
Enclosure Wall
Leaks
Structure-borne flanking
Baffle Silencer
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Source Path Receiver Map
Engine surface
Engine Mounts
Engine Exhaust
Openings
Muffler
Exterior air
Engine Compartment
Isolators Base Enclosure
Panels
Baffle Outlet
Enclosure Isolation
Engine surface
Engine Compartment
Enclosure Panels
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Overview
Introduction Sound transmission through panels Sound transmission through leaks and openings Noise reduction by absorption material
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Sound Transmission Through Thin Panel
Beranek, 1960
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Region 1
Below 1st Panel Resonance The response is determined by the
panel’s static stiffness. Higher stiffness, higher transmission
loss.
At and Above 1st Panel Resonance The response is determined by the
resonant modes.
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1st Panel Resonance
For simply-supported rectangular panel:
f (nx,ny ) =π2
Eh2
12ρnxLx
!
"#
$
%&
2
+nyLy
!
"##
$
%&&
2!
"
##
$
%
&&
where: E Young’s modulus H plate thickness ρ density Nx x mode index Ny y mode index Lx plate width in x direction Ly plate width in y direction
x
y
Ly
Lx
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Index Nx=1, Ny=1 Nx=2, Ny=1
Mode shape
Frequency 25.5 Hz 63.7 Hz
Index Nx=2, Ny=2 Nx=1, Ny=3
Mode shape
Frequency 101.9 Hz 127.4 Hz
First 4 modes of a 30’’ square steel plate which is 0.125’’ thick.
If possible, avoid first several resonances in the frequency range of interest.
Panel Resonances
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ikxAe−
ikxBe
ikxeC '
ikxCe−
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Region 2 Limp Panel Theory
Assumption: Panel is homogeneous Stiffness and damping ignored – mass only
Incident
Reflected
Radiated
Panel velocity
Transmitted
x=0
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Normal Incidence Transmission Loss
ikxAe−
ikxBe
ikxeC '
ikxCe−
x=0
Define τ transmission coefficient:
ccAC
cAcC
II
ssi
t
002
2
02
02
2/1
)2/(11
ρωρρωρρ
ρτ ≈
+====
where:
Sms /=ρ Panel surface density
dB42)(20110 10100 −== fLogLogTL Sρτ
Mass Law: Higher surface density, higher TL.
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Oblique Incident Sound Transmission
Diffusive sound field: plane waves of the same average intensity travelling with equal probability in all directions.
For random incidence ϕ lim = 90
For field incidence (better agreement with measurement) ϕ lim = 78
)23.0(log10 0100 TLTLTLRandom −=
dBTLTLField 50 −=
τ =τ (ϕ )cosϕ sinϕ dϕ
0
ϕlim∫cosϕ sinϕ dϕ
0
ϕlim∫)(φττ =
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Field Incidence
Theoretical sound transmission loss of large panels for frequencies in Region 2:
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Region 3 Coincidence Effect
This pronounced dip in transmission loss curve occurs when the wavelength of sound in the air coincides with the structural wavelength. This frequency is called critical frequency.
Dcf S
Cρ
π2
2
=
where:
Sms /=ρ Panel surface density
)1(12 2
3
vEhD−
= Bending stiffness of plate
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1000 3000 5000 7000 90000
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.35
Frequency(Hz)
Wavelength(m)
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Radiation Efficiency
In thin plates, the dominating vibration will be bending vibration. Unlike an acoustic wave, bending wave speed is dependent on frequency.
4
2
Sp
Dcρω
= 42
Sp
Df ρπ
λ =
Plate bending
Sound in air
fc
a =λ
Sound in the air 0.20’’ steel plate 0.15’’ steel plate 0.10’’ steel plate
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Radiation Efficiency
- - + + + + + + + +
- - - -
l+ l-
The plate will perform like closely distributed out-of-phase sources.
λp << λa ∆l=l+-l- ≈ 0
- - + + + +
l+
l-
λp ≈ λa ∆l >> 0
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Radiation Efficiency
λp / λa
σ 2
21
NVcS
W
ρσ =
where: W Actual energy radiated VN Mean square normal velocity S Panel area
Define radiation efficiency:
Around and above critical frequency, the thin panels are very efficient radiator.
Wallace, 1972
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Effect of Thickness
Poses a dilemma due to inconsistent requirement.
42)(20 100 −= hfLogTL ρ
Increase TL according to Mass Law
h
3
22 )1(122 Eh
vcf SC
ρπ
−=
Shift critical frequency above range of interest
h
Sharp, 1973
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Various Designs
Laminated Panels
Single 1-inch and two 1/2-inch spot laminated sheets of gypsum board
Sharp, 1973
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Double Panels
0f
1f
2f
nf
lf
dcfSρ
ρπ ʹ′
=2
00 2
1
Fundamental resonant frequency:
21
21
SS
SSS ρρ
ρρρ
+=ʹ′
Cavity resonant frequency:
dcf21 =
dncf
dcf n 22 ==
d
ππ1
2f
dcfl ==
3
21
Wallin, Carlsson, Abom, Boden, and Glav, 2001
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0ff <
Double Panels
47)(20 10 −= fLogTL Sρ
lfff <<0)2(log20 1021 kdTLTLTL ++=
lff >621 ++= TLTLTL
Transmission loss of double panels calculated using approximate method:
Sharp, 1973
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Summary
Panel should be large enough so that the first structural resonance occurs below the frequency range of interest.
Critical frequency should be shifted above the frequency range of interest (by increasing surface density or lowering bending stiffness of enclosure walls).
Mass law: below critical frequency, more mass is usually better. For double panel configuration, avoid cavity resonance in frequency
range of interest. Damping increases transmission loss at resonant and coincident
frequencies.
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Overview
Introduction Sound transmission through panels Sound transmission through leaks and openings Noise reduction by absorption material
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Transmission Coefficient
The angle-averaged sound transmission coefficient through a small slit:
⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎝
⎛ −=
=
=
=
577.08lnK
ddedtLkdK
πβ
β
222 2)2(sin2 KeLKnmK
II
i
t
++==τ
where
Kang, 2001
τ110 10LogTL =
d width of the slit t depth of the slit
m = 8 for diffuse incidence 4 for normal incidence n = 1 for slit in middle = ½ for slit next to edge
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Insertion Loss with Leaks
The reduction in insertion loss due to leaks:
∑ −×=
×+≅Δ
j
TLj
W
TLL
j
W
SS
IL10
10/10
101)101(log10
γ
γ
where: γ leak ratio factor TLW transmission loss of the enclosure walls SW total area of enclosure walls Sj area of jth leak TLj transmission loss of the jth leak
For preliminary calculations:
0=jTL ∑= j jW
SS1
γ
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∆IL
(dB
)
TLW (dB)
For enclosure wall with transmission loss of 40 dB, the leak ratio factor must be less than 10-3 to avoid decrease of insertion loss greater than 10 dB.
Insertion Loss with Leaks
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Treatment with Ventilation Openings
Untreated Treated
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Summary
Reduce the area of leakage if possible. At air inlet and exhaust, try to seal the leakage. Avoid direct line of sight between noise source and
receiver.
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Overview
Introduction Sound transmission through panels Sound transmission through leaks and openings Noise reduction by absorption material
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Absorption materials Flow Resistivity σ
∆P
u (velocity)
Vacuum source
Sample Thickness t
Flow resistivity: utPΔ
=σ
Flow resistivity
Abs
orpt
ion
coef
ficie
nt
Fluid Solid
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Absorption Materials Closed and Open Cell
Frequency (Hz)
Abs
orpt
ion
coef
ficie
nt
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Absorption Materials Effect of Thickness
Frequency (Hz)
Abs
orpt
ion
coef
ficie
nt
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Absorption Materials Adding Mass
Cover
Frequency (Hz)
Abs
orpt
ion
coef
ficie
nt
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Thicker is generally better to extend absorption to lower frequency
Working environment needs to be considered when choosing materials (high temperature, water and oil deterioration, etc.)
Summary
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Overview Insertion Loss
dBWEWO LLIL −=
Noise and Vibration Control Engineering edited by Beranek and Ver, 1992
Good Performance Measure Can be Negative
– Enclosure increases sound
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0.48 x 0.48 x 0.66 m3 Opening of radius 0.051 m Top and left panels (1 mm thick steel) All other panels (2 mm thick steel)
Top Left
Test Case
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Measurement Setup
Opening Area
Sound Absorption Material
Wood Blocks
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222
2 ⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛+⎟
⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛+⎟⎟
⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛=
zyxlmn L
nLm
Llcf
Hz2601,0,0 =f Hz5192,0,0 =f
l, m, n = 0, 1, 2, 3 …N
Enclosure Modes
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Impedance Opening
(Zero Pressure Jump)
Field Point Mesh
Symmetry Plane
Indirect BEM
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Modeling Approach Source Geometry
Source Geometry
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Modeling Approach Source Geometry
-45
-30
-15
0
15
30
45
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Frequency (Hz)
Inse
rtion
Los
s (d
B)
Measurement
Simulation (No Source Geometry)
Simulation (Source Geometry)
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Add low absorption to panels
Modeling Approach Panel Absorption
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Modeling Approach Panel Absorption
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-15
0
15
30
45
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Frequency (Hz)
Inse
rtion
Los
s (d
B)
Measurement
Simulation (No Low Absorption)Simulation (Low Absorption)
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Modeling Approach Coupling
Vibrating Plate
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Modeling Approach Coupling
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0
15
30
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0 200 400 600 800 1000
Frequency (Hz)
Inse
rtion
Los
s (d
B)
MeasurementSimulation (No Coupling)Simulation (Coupling)
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Original Opening Additional Opening
Validation Test Two Openings
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Two Openings Field Point Mesh
Ground
Absorbent Material
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Validation Test Increased Open Area
-40
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0
20
40
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Frequency (Hz)
Inse
rtion
Los
s (d
B)
MeasurementSimulation