Sound propagation analysis

aliemadi · October 22, 2013, 04:28

Hi
I have a cabin with a internal combustion engine in it. I consider IC engine as a source of sound with known characteristics. I want to simulate sound propagation inside cabin and minimize sound pressure level (SPL) in a certain position using different sound insulator (or absorber) on cabin walls.

Is it possible to do it by CFX or fluent? which one has more capability in this field?
I studied fluent and CFX documentation but I didnt find the answer of my question.

Thanks to all
Ali

ghorrocks · October 22, 2013, 06:09

Using a CFD code to do acoustics simulation is like buying a Ferrari to pick up the shopping. So both Fluent and CFX can do this sort of simulation, but unlike a Ferrari a CFD code will take forever on this simulation.

I recommend you investigate specialised acoustics modelling software like SYSNOISE. There are plenty of others as well. They are what you need for this type of simulation.

aliemadi · October 22, 2013, 07:17

thank you Glenn for your reply

October 22, 2013, 04:28	Sound propagation analysis	#1
aliemadi New Member Ali Emadi Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 15	Hi I have a cabin with a internal combustion engine in it. I consider IC engine as a source of sound with known characteristics. I want to simulate sound propagation inside cabin and minimize sound pressure level (SPL) in a certain position using different sound insulator (or absorber) on cabin walls. Is it possible to do it by CFX or fluent? which one has more capability in this field? I studied fluent and CFX documentation but I didnt find the answer of my question. Thanks to all Ali

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Acoustic Simulation in Fluent (Pre-defined sound source)	bassam693	FLUENT	1	January 2, 2016 08:06
Modelling sound propagation through layered porous media	nkinar	Main CFD Forum	0	July 4, 2010 15:45
3D analysis of Ahmed body	Irshad22	FLUENT	0	December 17, 2009 05:33
acoustic mapping and outdoor sound propagation	milan stojiljkovic	FLUENT	0	May 29, 2006 10:51
Short Course: Computational Thermal Analysis	Dean S. Schrage	Main CFD Forum	11	September 27, 2000 18:46

October 22, 2013, 06:09		#2
ghorrocks Super Moderator Glenn Horrocks Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,854 Rep Power: 144	Using a CFD code to do acoustics simulation is like buying a Ferrari to pick up the shopping. So both Fluent and CFX can do this sort of simulation, but unlike a Ferrari a CFD code will take forever on this simulation. I recommend you investigate specialised acoustics modelling software like SYSNOISE. There are plenty of others as well. They are what you need for this type of simulation.

October 22, 2013, 07:17		#3
aliemadi New Member Ali Emadi Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 15	thank you Glenn for your reply