Theoretical and numerical investigation on impact noise radiated by collision of two cylinders

Abstract

Impact noise characterized by high peak value and short duration is very common source of noise in the industries and in many cases can be summed up in the noise radiated by collision of two cylinders. In order to precisely predict the impact noise radiated by collision of two cylinders, a modified theoretical prediction model was established based on the Palmgren’s cylinder contact empirical model and acoustics theory. Then a numerical simulation method combining the finite element method (FEM) and the transient boundary element method (TBEM) had been presented to verify the modified theoretical model and further discuss the mechanism of impact noise. Both the contact force and impact noise of collision cylinders by the modified theoretical model were compared with the numerical results as well as the prediction results by the original theoretical model. It indicated that the results by modified theoretical prediction model are in good agreement with the numerical results, indicating better prediction superior to the original model. The impact noise radiated by collision cylinders is attributed to the rigid body acceleration. Furthermore, the experimental validations were conducted to verify the modified theoretical prediction model and numerical simulation results.