Stamped-Cover Vibro-Acoustic Optimization for Diesel Automotive Applications 2016-01-1772
Current Diesel engines development is facing challenging vibro-acoustic requirements and at the same time is struggling with the need to reduce as much as possible the cost and the weight of the engine. The latter obviously has become a key player for fuel consumption reduction.
Large covers are commonly used in the base engine design and their noise contribution to total radiated noise is not negligible. Typical covers architecture shows thick cast and ribbed plates, meaning heavy and expensive covers. An interesting option is represented by using thin stamped covers either in aluminum or in steel, that have to show a low vibrational response.
The current paper focuses on the structural optimization of such a peculiar design, trying to mitigate as much as possible its noise radiation with the intent to avoid any additional acoustic enabler (e.g. wrapping by means of acoustic foams) that will increase the final cost of the component. Additionally, slots (filled with rubber element) are introduced in the thin-wall design to minimize radiated noise by limiting the panel dynamic response, still not jeopardizing its structural integrity and sealing.
Citation: Ruotolo, R., Donna, D., Credo, G., and Belluscio, M., "Stamped-Cover Vibro-Acoustic Optimization for Diesel Automotive Applications," SAE Technical Paper 2016-01-1772, 2016, https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-1772. Download Citation
Author(s):
Romualdo Ruotolo, Davide Donna, Giuseppe Credo, Michele Belluscio
Affiliated:
GM Powertrain
Pages: 8
Event:
9th International Styrian Noise, Vibration & Harshness Congress: The European Automotive Noise Conference
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Diesel / compression ignition engines
Fuel consumption
Acoustics
Noise
Optimization
Stamping
Radiation
Steel
Aluminum
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