[PDF] Numerical Simulation Of Aerodynamic Sound Source In The Wake Of A Complex Object eBook

Author : Yaser Khalighi
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Release : 2010
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Designing quiet mechanical systems requires an understanding of the physics of sound generation. Among various sources of noise, aerodynamic sound is the most difficult component to mitigate. In practical applications, aerodynamic sound is generated by complex flow phenomena such as turbulent wakes and boundary layers, separation, and interaction of turbulent flow with irregular solid bodies. In addition, sound waves experience multiple reflections from solid bodies before they propagate to an observer. Prediction of an acoustic field in such configurations requires a general aeroacoustic framework to operate in complex configurations. A general computational aeroacoustics method is developed to evaluate noise generated by low Mach number flow in complex configurations. This method is a hybrid approach which uses Lighthill's acoustic analogy in conjunction with source-data from an incompressible calculation. Flow-generated sound sources are computed by using either direct numerical simulation (DNS) or large eddy simulation (LES); scattering of sound waves are computed using a boundary element method (BEM). In this approach, commonly-made assumptions about the geometry of scattering objects or frequency content of sound are not present, thus it can be applied to a wider range of aeroacoustic problems, where sound is generated by interaction of complex flows with solid surfaces. This new computational technique is applied to a variety of aeroacoustic problems ranging from sound generated by laminar and turbulent vortex shedding from cylinders to realistic configurations such as noise emitted from a rear-view side mirror and a hydrofoil. The purpose of each test case, in addition to validation of the method, is to explore various physical and technical aspects of the problem of sound generation by unsteady flows. Through these test cases, it is demonstrated that the predicted sound field by this technique is accurate in the frequency range in which the sound sources are resolved by the computational mesh. It is also shown that in computation of sound, acoustic analogies are less sensitive to numerical errors than direct computations. Finally, a discussion on the efficacy of LES and the effect of sub-grid scale dynamics on predicted sound is presented.

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Page : 39 pages
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Release : 1989
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Direct Numerical Simulation of Aerodynamic Noise is a part of an overall research program in compressible turbulence including the study of the physics of compressible turbulence, shock-turbulence interactions, reacting flows with heat release, and aerodynamic sound generation in shear flows. The objective of the work in aerodynamic sound generation is to use direct numerical simulations as a tool to study the noise generation processes directly, specifically answer the following questions: 1. Can one relate particular flow regions and events to the far-field noise? 2. What regions are the dominant contributors to the far-field noise? 3. What is the role played by pairing process in noise generation? 4. How important are the small scales to the noise generation? 5. What processes control the far-field directivity pattern? To answer these questions in shear flows, first study the acoustics of simple building block flows. The discussion below presents recent results obtained for one of the building block flows, the scattering of sound by a vortex. A short discussion of numerical accuracy is also given. Finally, results are presented for aerodynamic sound generation from a 2-d temporal mixing-layer. (jhd).

Author : William Roberto Wolf
Publisher : Stanford University
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 14,32 MB
Release : 2011
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The development of physics-based noise prediction tools for analysis of aerodynamic noise sources is of paramount importance since noise regulations have become more stringent. Direct simulation of aerodynamic noise remains prohibitively expensive for engineering problems because of the resolution requirements. Therefore, hybrid approaches that consist of predicting nearfield flow quantities by a suitable CFD simulation and farfield sound radiation by aeroacoustic integral methods are more attractive. In this work, we apply the fast multipole method (FMM) to accelerate the solution of boundary integral equation methods such as the boundary element method (BEM) and the Ffowcs Williams & Hawkings (FWH) acoustic analogy formulation. The FMM-BEM is implemented for the solution of acoustic scattering problems and the effects of non-uniform potential flows on acoustic scattering are investigated. The FMM-FWH is implemented for the solution of two and three-dimensional problems of sound propagation. The effects of flow convection and non-linear quadrupole sources are assessed through the study of sound generated by unsteady laminar flows. Finally, a hybrid methodology is applied for the investigation of airfoil noise. This study is important for the design of aerodynamic shapes such as wings and high-lift devices, as well as wind turbine blades, fans and propellers. The present investigation of airfoil self-noise generation and propagation concerns the broadband noise that arises from the interaction of turbulent boundary layers with the airfoil trailing edge and tonal noise that arises from vortex shedding generated by laminar boundary layers. Nearfield acoustic sources are computed using compressible large eddy simulation (LES) and acoustic predictions are performed by the FMM-FWH. Numerical simulations are conducted for a NACA0012 airfoil with tripped boundary layers and blunt rounded trailing edge at different Mach numbers and angles of incidence. The effects of non-linear quadrupole sources and convection are assessed. In order to validate the numerical solutions, flow simulation and acoustic prediction results are compared to experimental data available in the literature and excellent agreement is observed.

Author : Bernhard Stoevesandt
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1495 pages
File Size : 19,16 MB
Release : 2022-08-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030313077

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This handbook provides both a comprehensive overview and deep insights on the state-of-the-art methods used in wind turbine aerodynamics, as well as their advantages and limits. The focus of this work is specifically on wind turbines, where the aerodynamics are different from that of other fields due to the turbulent wind fields they face and the resultant differences in structural requirements. It gives a complete picture of research in the field, taking into account the different approaches which are applied. This book would be useful to professionals, academics, researchers and students working in the field.

Author : Tarit Bose
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 20,67 MB
Release : 2012-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1461450195

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Aerodynamic Noise extensively covers the theoretical basis and mathematical modeling of sound, especially the undesirable sounds produced by aircraft. This noise could come from an aircraft’s engine—propellers, fans, combustion chamber, jets—or the vehicle itself—external surfaces—or from sonic booms. The majority of the sound produced is due to the motion of air and its interaction with solid boundaries, and this is the main discussion of the book. With problem sets at the end of each chapter, Aerodynamic Noise is ideal for graduate students of mechanical and aerospace engineering. It may also be useful for designers of cars, trains, and wind turbines.