In-duct flow-generated noise prediction using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Cheuk Ming Mak, Ming Yin Jonathan Chan

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Abstract

Flow-generated noise problem is a common noise problem encountered in ventilation systems. Being able to accurately predict this type of noise at the design stage is of engineering importance. Recent experimental and theoretical studies conducted by Mak et al have suggested that it is possible to predict the flow-generated noise produced by multiple in-duct strip spoilers. The conventional measurement approach requires the use of an expensive special combined acoustic and aerodynamic experimental facility. An alternative to the use of specialised acoustic and aerodynamic facility which is currently gaining favour in building engineering is the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software packages. CFD is a very powerful design tool that is able to predict the behaviour of fluid flow regimes. It has been applied to a number of areas of building engineering such as smoke extraction and ventilation with considerable success. This paper will discuss the possibility of further developing the prediction method for flow-generated noise using CFD technique.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication40th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering 2011, INTER-NOISE 2011
Pages1078-1083
Number of pages6
Volume2
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2011
Event40th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering 2011, INTER-NOISE 2011 - Osaka, Japan
Duration: 4 Sept 20117 Sept 2011

Conference

Conference40th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering 2011, INTER-NOISE 2011
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityOsaka
Period4/09/117/09/11

Keywords

  • CFD
  • Flow-generated noise
  • Prediction method

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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