Insertion loss of an acoustic enclosure

Acoustical enclosures are the common arrangements in reducing airborne noise from shipboard machinery such as engines and generators. In this paper the theoretical models, established based on statistical energy analysis, are presented for predicting the insertion loss of acoustical enclosures in different frequency ranges. In addition to the consideration of resonant modal coupling between internal sound field and enclosure structural vibration, the nonresonant transmission though and the interaction between enclosure walls in the models are also included. It is shown that the insertion loss of enclosures is mainly controlled by the nonresonant modes in the intermediate frequency range. At high frequencies, the insertion loss of enclosures can be improved by increasing the sound absorption at the internal boundaries of enclosures. Experiments were carried out on two enclosures made of different materials. The measured results are compared with the predicted values and the good agreement between them is the initial demonstration of the validity and feasibility of the theoretical models.     

On collisionless damping of ion acoustic waves

Exact theoretical treatments show that the damping of ion acoustic waves in collisionless plasmas does not vanish when the derivative of the undisturbed distribution function at the phase velocity equals zero.     

On the design of open resonators for quasi-optical gyrotrons

In the design of a 120 GHz 200 kW quasi-optical gyrotron, we have analyzed the influence of the open resonator geometry (two circular mirrors facing one another) on the electronic efficiency, the ohmic losses, the output coupling and the multimode behavior. The method we have used to optimized the resonator design will be presented. Mode selectivity is improved by using a resonator formed by two mirrors each of which has a central step. Numerical simulations show that single mode operation can also be attained in the more favorable situation of a magnetic field having a positive taper over the interaction region.     

Thermoelastic damping in micro-scale circular plate resonators

The governing equations of coupled thermoelastic problems are established for out-of-plane vibration of a circular plate. The analytical expression for thermoelastic damping is obtained. Then the thermoelastic damping is studied under different environmental temperature, plate dimensions and boundary conditions.     

Identification of a dynamical model for an acoustic enclosure using the wavelet transform

This paper presents results of research work in the identification of a dynamical model for an acoustic enclosure, a duct with rectangular cross-section, closed ends, and side-mounted speaker enclosures. An acoustic enclosure is excited randomly and random decrement functions are built to convert the random responses to free acoustic responses. It is shown that the estimation of resonance frequencies is possible using the wavelet transform of the system’s free response. Using a particular form of the son wavelet function, results are improved compared to those obtained with the traditionally Morlet wavelet function. An optimal value of a parameter of the son wavelet function is obtained by minimization of the wavelet entropy. The accuracy of this new technique is confirmed by applying it to a numerical example, and to an acoustic enclosure. The advantage of using the wavelet transform method over the Fourier-based modal analysis that would normally be used for the enclosure modes problem is established.     

On optimal acoustic field excitation in oceanic waveguides

We propose criteria and develop methods for stable optimization when synthesizing acoustic fields in the case of their excitation by a finite set of coherent sources in oceanic waveguides. As an example, we consider methods of amplitude-phase focusing of the field of a vertical emitting array to a given point of a refractive waveguide. We show that the problem of optimal field focusing can be approximately reduced to that of focusing of the most powerful and stable wave components. We use the ray representation of the field.     

Thermoelastic damping in rectangular and circular microplate resonators

Predicting thermoelastic damping (TED) is crucial in the design of high Q micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) resonators. In the past, some analytical models have been developed for TED in microbeam resonators. Rectangular and circular microplates are also common elements in many micro-resonators. Two analytical models have been developed for TED in the contour-mode vibration and the out-of-plane vibration of circular microplates, respectively. However, there is lack of works that model the TED in the out-of-plane vibration of rectangular microplates. This paper presents an analytical model for the TED in the fully clamped and simply supported rectangular microplates. The quality factor is found by calculating the energy dissipated per cycle of vibration over the volume of the microplate. The derivation in this paper shows that the model for the TED in the fully clamped and simply supported rectangular plates is the same as the model for the TED in the fully clamped and simply supported circular plates. For the rectangular microplates with other boundary conditions, based on Rayleigh's method, this paper presents a set of analytical approximate models to estimate the TED in the rectangular microplates vibrating in the fundamental mode. The present model is validated by comparison with previously reported model and the FEM model.     

Geometric effects on thermoelastic damping in MEMS resonators

The effects of geometry on the energy dissipation induced by thermoelastic damping in MEMS resonators are investigated numerically using a finite element formulation. The perturbation analysis is applied to derive a linear eigenvalue equation for the exponentially decaying rate of the mechanical oscillation. The analysis also involves a Fourier method that reduces the dimensionality of the problem and considerably improves the computational efficiency. The method is first validated by comparing the two-dimensional model to the existing analytical solutions for a simply supported beam system, and then it is extended to a three-dimensional axisymmetric geometry to obtain the energy loss as a function of the geometric parameters in a silicon ring resonator. The computational results reveal that there is a peak value for the resonant frequency when the radial width of the ring varies. In addition, the quality factor (Q-factor) decreases with the radial width as a monotonic function.     

Localisation and damping in resonators with complex geometry

Based on numerical studies, we show that localisation is a common phenomenon in resonators exhibiting some kind of geometrical complexity. In two-dimensional (2d) shallow cavities of irregular shape, localisation effects are due to spatial decoherence in a major fraction of the volume. In 2d shallow cavities of regular geometry with embedded absorbing material of irregular shape, one observes the appearance of eigenmodes localised in both, the absorbing and the non-absorbing media. Those modes are thought to be responsible for increased dissipation. These results may be a hint to understand why natural or practical systems absorbing wave energy are found, or built, with complex geometry.     

Energy transmission in a mechanically-linked double-wall structure coupled to an acoustic enclosure

The energy transmission in a mechanically linked double-wall structure into an acoustic enclosure is studied in this paper. Based on a fully coupled vibro-acoustic formulation, focus is put on investigating the effect of the air gap and mechanical links between the two panels on the energy transmission and noise insulation properties of such structures. An approximate formula reflecting the gap effect on the lower-order coupled frequencies of the system is proposed. A criterion, based on the ratio between the aerostatic stiffness of the gap cavity and the stiffness of the link, is proposed to predict the dominant transmitting path, with a view to provide guidelines for the design of appropriate control strategies. Numerical results reveal the existence of three distinct zones, within which energy transmission takes place following different mechanisms and transmitting paths. Corresponding effects on noise insulation properties of the double-wall structure are also investigated.     

基于可调频亥姆霍兹共振器的封闭空间噪声自适应半主动控制

针对实际中声场激励频率可能发生变化的情况,研究采用自适应频率可调的亥姆霍兹共振器吸声器来跟踪激扰频率从而控制封闭空间噪声。建立了封闭声腔与亥姆霍兹共振器耦合的频域模型与时域控制模型,并给出了三种频率调谐控制算法,即亥姆霍兹共振器开口处声压幅值最小和内部声压幅值最大,以及判断内部声压幅值和开口处声压幅值的点积值趋零(点积值法)。理论分析和数值计算结果表明点积值法调频效果明显优于其它两种算法。采用并设计一种颈部面积可调的可调频亥姆霍兹共振器,利用点积值调频算法进行了单频和带宽信号激励下封闭空间噪声控制仿真和单频激励下实验研究,结果表明:点积值调频算法具有较好的频率调节性能和调节精度,并取得了理想的噪声控制效果,验证了理论模型正确性及调频算法的有效性。     

体育馆声学设计探讨

本文分析了我国综合性体育馆共同的体形特征及其所导致的运用建筑声学时的出现的若干问题，探讨了有关的声学标准，并以工程实践为例，说明必须依靠建筑声学设计和电声设计的结合，才能作好体育馆的声学设计。     

Narrowband and broadband active control in an enclosure using the acoustic energy density

An active control system based on the acoustic energy density is investigated. The system is targeted for use in three-dimensional enclosures, such as aircraft cabins and rooms. The acoustic energy density control method senses both the potential and kinetic energy densities, while the most popular control systems of the past have relied on the potential energy density alone. Energy density fields are more uniform than squared pressure fields, and therefore, energy density measurements are less sensitive to sensor location. Experimental results are compared to computer-generated results for control systems based on energy density and squared pressure for a rectangular enclosure measuring 1.5 x 2.4 x 1.9 m. Broadband and narrowband frequency pressure fields in the room are controlled experimentally. Pressure-field and mode-amplitude data are presented for the narrowband experiments, while spectra and pressure-field data are presented for the broadband experiment. It is found that the energy density control system has superior performance to the squared pressure control system since the energy density measurement is more capable of observing the modes of a pressure field. Up to 14.4 and 3.8 dB of cancellation are achieved for the energy density control method for the narrowband and broadband experiments presented, respectively.     

体育馆声学设计探讨

本文分析了我国综合性体育馆共同的体形特征及其所导致的运用建筑本学时出现的若干问题，探讨了有关的声学标准，并以工程实践为例，说明必须依靠建筑产学设计和电声设计的结合，才能作好体育馆的声学设计．     

Acoustic damping enhanced by gaps in baffled injectors in an acoustic chamber

Acoustic damping enhanced by gap width in baffled injectors is investigated numerically, which are installed to suppress pressure oscillations in a model acoustic chamber. The previous experimental works reported that baffled injectors show larger acoustic damping with gaps between adjoining injectors than baffled injectors without the gap or conventional baffles. Acoustic-damping behaviors of baffled injectors are simulated numerically and the damping mechanism is examined. Damping factors are calculated as a function of baffle gap and it is found that the maximum acoustic damping is observed at a gap of 0.1-0.2 mm. The enhanced damping by gaps is attributed to viscous dissipation on the surfaces of the injectors or baffle blades. The optimum gap for maximum damping depends on the viscosity of the medium in the chamber and it increases with the viscosity. As a quantitative parameter of viscous dissipation, the dissipation rate of kinetic energy is calculated as a function of baffle gap. The parameter shows its maximum value at a specific gap and especially, the viscous dissipation rate has the same profile as that of damping factor. It verifies that the enhanced damping by gaps is attributed to the viscous dissipation of acoustic energy increased by gaps in baffled injectors.     

A new model for film bulk acoustic wave resonators

Based on cavity resonance and sandwich composite plate （3D） theoretical model for frequency dispersion characterization theory, this paper presents a universal three-dimensional and displacement profile shapes of the film bulk acoustic resonator （FBARs）. This model provides results of FBAR excited thickness-extensional and flexure modes, and the result of frequency dispersion is proposed in which the thicknesses and impedance of the electrodes and the piezoelectric material are taken into consideration; its further simplification shows good agreement with the modified Butterworth-Van-Dyke （MBVD） model. The displacement profile reflects the vibration stress distribution of electrode shapes and the lateral resonance effect, which depends on the axis ratio of the electrode shapes a/b. The results are consistent with the 3D finite element method modeling and laser interferometry measurement in general.     

Suppression of thermoelastic damping in MEMS beam resonators by piezoresistivity

Microelectronic mechanical (MEM) beam resonators with high quality factors are always preferred in practical applications. As one of the damping sources, thermoelastic damping (TED) caused by irreversible heat flows is usually considered as an upper limit of the overall damping effect. A new method is proposed in this work to compensate TED by taking advantage of the piezoresistive effect. Such a method is implemented by applying an electrostatic field along the beam length with a negative piezoresistive coefficient. During a resonance, the stretched part of the beam generates a higher electrical power density and thus a higher temperature, while the compressed region leads to a lower temperature. Such a temperature distribution is opposite to the temperature change caused by the thermoelastic effect. The working principle is described by a set of coupled differential equations, which are subsequently solved by the finite element method. The result indicates that the TED in the beam resonators can be completely compensated when the strength of electrical field is tuned to a critical value, namely CEF. The value of the CEF is further analyzed by a series of parametric studies on various material properties and geometric factors.     

Design of an acoustic enclosure with duct silencers for the heavy duty diesel engine generator set

Diesel engine generator sets in heavy industry plants and residential/official buildings can cause serious noise problems. In this paper, a low noise diesel engine generator set is developed through constructing an acoustic enclosure with ventilation duct silencers that effectively block the acoustic flow but guarantee good thermal flow. Acoustic design of the enclosure, which is initially layout by rule of thumb, is evolved systematically through numerical reanalysis procedure, based on indirect boundary element method (IBFM) with a commercial acoustic analysis code. The cooling performance of the acoustically determined enclosing structure is checked and confirmed through numerical heat flow analysis. The acoustic and cooling performances of the developed low noise diesel engine generator set are confirmed by the experiment.     

X-ray acoustic resonators for controlling the spatial characteristics of X-radiation

The paper presents the results of studying the acoustic characteristics of special X-ray acousto-optical elements designed for precision control of X-ray beam parameters with time resolution. X-ray measurements revealed a number of specific features of oscillations of X-ray acoustic elements not exhibited in standard electromechanical measurements. The existence of these features is confirmed by numerical calculations computations of the acoustic fields in this type of elements.