Broadband noise from serrated UAS propellers: Validation of a lattice Boltzmann approach

B. G. Marinus, D. Bontea, A. Halimi, A. Pire

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Abstract

With the increased use on Unmanned Aerial Systems equipped with propellers and rotors, serrated edges are considered to reduce broadband noise emissions without affecting the aerodynamic performance. In this context, a full sensitivity study is performed to assess the independence of the solution to the space (voxel resolution) and time discretization (time step, sampling rate and number of revolutions). This way, the computational tools are validated for the prediction of both the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance. The results show there is enough confidence in such models for them to be used to optimize serrated propeller geometries and achieve a reduction of the noise emissions by 3~10dB in the 1000Hz to 10.000Hz range.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of ISMA 2018 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2018 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics
EditorsD. Moens, W. Desmet, B. Pluymers, W. Rottiers
PublisherKU Leuven - Departement Werktuigkunde
Pages613-620
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9789073802995
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event28th International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2018 and 7th International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2018 - Leuven, Belgium
Duration: 17 Sept 201819 Sept 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of ISMA 2018 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2018 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics

Conference

Conference28th International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2018 and 7th International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2018
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period17/09/1819/09/18

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