Prediction of sound pressure in the far field using the inverse boundary element method

D. W. Herrin, J. Liu, F. Martinus, D. J. Kato, S. Cheah

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Abstract

The inverse boundary element method (BEM) is a numerical procedure whereby sound pressure measurements in the near field are used to predict the vibration on a vibrating surface. After the vibration on the surface (or particle velocity in the case of an opening) is determined, the sound pressure in the far field can be predicted using a forward BEM analysis. This paper will examine the applicability of the inverse BEM to predicting sound pressure in the far field on two examples; an engine cover and generator set.The results indicate that the inverse BEM can be used to accurately predict far field sound pressure. Additionally, it is demonstrated that a partial or patch BEM model of a surface can be utilized successfully in some instances as a means of reducing the computation time.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)74-82
Number of pages9
JournalNoise Control Engineering Journal
Volume58
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2010

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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