Comparison of two methods of transfer path analysis applied to snowmobile for noise source identification

Authors

  • Nassardin Nassar Guenfoud Université de Sherbrooke
  • Olivier Robin Université de Sherbrooke
  • Raymond Panneton Université de Sherbrooke
  • Alain Desrochers Université de Sherbrooke
  • Walid Belgacem Université de Sherbrooke

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to propose a vibro-acoustic modeling of a snowmobile suspension in order to determine the elements and transfer paths that contribute most to the global noise of this mechanical system. Two approaches, Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) and Operational Transfer Path Analysis (OTPA) are compared. The first one consists in using measurements of mechanical impedance, the operational data, and the airborne transfer functions obtained according to the reciprocity principle. In the second approach, the airborne transfer functions are no longer measured, but are now calculated using an inverse method and operational data only. Consequently, two different matrix models for these airborne transfer functions are obtained. In both cases, the mechanical excitation forces are determined by inverse method using singular value decomposition. Finally, an experiment is set up to conclude on which approach provides the best reconstruction and identification of contributors to the radiated noise. The applicability and rapidity of each model are also discussed in the conclusion.

Author Biographies

Nassardin Nassar Guenfoud, Université de Sherbrooke

Université de Sherbrooke

Olivier Robin, Université de Sherbrooke

Université de Sherbrooke

Raymond Panneton, Université de Sherbrooke

Université de Sherbrooke

Alain Desrochers, Université de Sherbrooke

Université de Sherbrooke

Walid Belgacem, Université de Sherbrooke

Université de Sherbrooke

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Published

2016-08-24

How to Cite

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Guenfoud NN, Robin O, Panneton R, Desrochers A, Belgacem W. Comparison of two methods of transfer path analysis applied to snowmobile for noise source identification. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2016 Aug. 24 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];44(3). Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/2901

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Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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