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Validation of a Computational Aero-Acoustics formulation based on Lighthill’s analogy for a
cooling fan and mower blade noiseMethodology implemented in FluidConnection-AcuSolve-Actran/LA
Dr. Robert SandbogeKarl Washburn
Chris Peak
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Process overviewTwo models:
1. CFD for source generation
2. Variational Lighthill’s analogy for acoustic wave propagation
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Process in more detail
Core components:• CAD (Pro/E or Catia V5)
• FluidConnection
• AcuSolve
• Actran/LA
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Equations
Navier-Stokes Wave equation
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Variational formulation
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Finite Element Method
CFD mesh Acoustic mesh Integrated element Overlap inCFD code
Both meshes imported in CFD code Direct integration of source terms
√ Small error (no projection error)
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Fan example
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Computed noise
sources• Iso-surface of magnitude of Lighthill’s tensor
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Acoustic propagation
200 Hz 600 Hz
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Acoustic SPL spectrum
• Evaluate sound pressure level (SPL) in virtual microphones
• Far and near field
• Good comparisons with experiments for the most important frequency range in the far field
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Mower example
• Noise sources from CFDQuickTime™ and a
decompressorare needed to see this picture.
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Acoustic propagation
100 Hz 1000 Hz
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Acoustic SPL spectrum
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Value in the design processTransient CFD simulation
• Flow characteristics, separation etc.
• Noise source study
Acoustics propagation simulation
• Sound pressure level map
• Phase information
2-3 weeks simulation on 24 CPUs Cray XD1
cluster (20M elements 10K time steps)
2-3 days simulation on 4 CPUs Cray XD1
cluster (1M elements 1K frequencies)
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Conclusion
• Integrated approach where the source terms used for Actran/LA are computed exactly within AcuSolve. Errors in simulations kept under control. This feature is unique to the AcuSolve - Actran/LA combination
• Valuable output both from CFD animations and acoustic sound pressure fields
• Sound pressure level compares well with experiments