Finite element modeling of acoustical silencers

Authors

  • S. Bilawchuk 4-9 Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta., T6G 2G8, Canada
  • Ken R. Fyfe 4-9 Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta., T6G 2G8, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic intensity, Acoustic wave absorption, Acoustic wave propagation, Boundary conditions, Computer simulation, Degrees of freedom (mechanics), Finite element method, Insertion losses, Noise pollution control equipment, Optimization, Sound insulating materials, Spectrum analysis, Vibrations (mechanical), Acoustic silencers, Vibro-acoustic couplings

Abstract

The finite element modeling of acoustic silencers was presented. The model was developed taking into account factors such as geometry, sound absorbing materials and environmental conditions. The results were excellent for purely reactive acoustic silencers and good for absorptive silencers. A more complicated model for sound absorbing materials and the inclusion of flow was required for more accurate results.

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Published

2002-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Bilawchuk S, Fyfe KR. Finite element modeling of acoustical silencers. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2002 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Feb. 15];30(3):64-5. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1456

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 3 (2002)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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