The control method of the inflow turbulence interaction noise for router cooling fan

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Abstract

The aerodynamic noise of router cooling fans receives much attention due to the increasing router power. In this paper, the characteristics of the flow field and the sound field of the cooling fan are studied experimentally. The interaction of inflow turbulence with the cooling fan is identified as one of the main noise generation mechanism. Based on such understanding, inflow screens are designed to control the inflow turbulence intensity and the noise generation. Experimental results show that both the area of the high-turbulence-intensity region and the turbulence intensity are obviously reduced by the screen. The inflow turbulence intensity can be reduced by 60% in the centre region when the screens are used. The screens can reduce both tunes and broadband noise over a wide frequency range and have litter effect on flow field.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication21st International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2014, ICSV 2014
PublisherInternational Institute of Acoustics and Vibrations
Pages1896-1902
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781634392389
StatePublished - 2014
Event21st International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2014, ICSV 2014 - Beijing, China
Duration: 13 Jul 201417 Jul 2014

Publication series

Name21st International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2014, ICSV 2014
Volume3

Conference

Conference21st International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2014, ICSV 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period13/07/1417/07/14

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