Title: Computer-aided analysis of engine noise

Authors: S.M. Kirkup, R.J. Tyrrell

Addresses: Dept. of Maths and Computer Science, University of Salford, Salford, UK. ' International Automotive Design, Dominion Way, Worthing, West Sussex, UK

Abstract: The overall process of low-noise engine design is outlined. Computational techniques for the analysis of engine noise are considered: the finite element method for the vibratory analysis of the engine structure, the boundary element method for the acoustic analysis of the bare engine and the boundary and shell element method for the prediction of the effect of noise shields. Results from the application of the techniques to an engine-like structure or to test problems are given.

Keywords: acoustics; boundary and shell element method; BSEM; boundary element method; BEM; computer-aided design; CAD; crankcase simulation rigs; finite element method; FEM; vehicle noise; engine noise; engine design; vehicle design; vehicle vibration; vibratory analysis; noise shields; Rayleigh integral method; RIM; shell integral equation; sound power integral method; SPIM.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1992.061734

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1992 Vol.13 No.4, pp.388 - 402

Published online: 27 May 2014 *

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