Non-Matching Grids for a Flexible Discretization in Computational Acoustics

Flexible discretization techniques for the approximative solution of coupled wave propagation problems are investigated.In particular,the advantages of using non-matching grids are presented,when one subregion has to be resolved by a substantially finer grid than the other subregion.We present the non-matching grid technique for the case of amechanical-acoustic coupled aswell as for acoustic-acoustic coupled systems.For the first case,the problem formulation remains essentially the same as for the matching situation,while for the acoustic-acoustic coupling,the formulation is enhanced with Lagrangemultipliers within the framework ofMortar Finite Element Methods.The applications will clearly demonstrate the superiority of the Mortar Finite Element Method over the standard Finite Element Method both concerning the flexibility for the mesh generation as well as the computational time.

A graphical user interface(GUI)for model-based radiation-induced acoustic computed tomography

Radiation-induced acoustic computed tomography(RACT)is an evolving biomedical imaging modality that aims to reconstruct the radiation energy deposition in tissues.Traditional backprojection(BP)reconstructions carry noisy and limited-view artifacts.Model-based algorithms have been demonstrated to overcome the drawbacks of BPs.However,model-based algorithms are relatively more complex to develop and computationally demanding.Furthermore,while a plethora of novel algorithms has been developed over the past decade,most of these algorithms are either not accessible,readily available,or hard to implement for researchers who are not well versed in programming.We developed a user-friendly MATLAB-based graphical user interface(GUI;RACT2D)that facilitates back-projection and model-based image reconstructions for twodimensional RACT problems.We included numerical and experimental X-ray-induced acoustic datasets to demonstrate the capabilities of the GUI.The developed algorithms support parallel computing for evaluating reconstructions using the cores of the computer,thus further accelerating the reconstruction speed.We also share the MATLAB-based codes for evaluating RACT reconstructions,which users with MATLAB programming expertise can further modify to suit their needs.The shared GUI and codes can be of interest to researchers across the globe and assist them in e±cient evaluation of improved RACT reconstructions.

Effects of Temperature,Salinity,and Fluid Type on Acoustic Characteristics of Turbulent Flow Around Circular Cylinder

The effects of the temperature,salinity,and fluid type on the acoustic characteristics of turbulent flow around a circular cylinder were numerically investigated for the Reynolds numbers of 2.25×10^(4),4.5×10^(4),and 9.0×10^(4).Various hybrid methodsReynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes(BANS)with the Ffowcs Williams and Hawkings(FWH)model,detached-eddy simulation(DES)with FWH,and large-eddy simulation with FWH-were used for the acoustic analyses,and their performances were evaluated by comparing the predicted results with the experimental data.The DES-FWH hybrid method was found to be suitable for the aero-and hydro-acoustic analysis.The hydro-acoustic measurements were performed in a silent circulation channel for the Reynolds number of 2.25×10^(4).The results showed that the fluid temperature caused an increase in the overall sound pressure levels(OASPLs)and the maximum sound pressure levels(SPL_(T))for the air medium;however,it caused a decrease for the water medium.The salinity had smaller effects on the OASPL and SPLT compared to the temperature.Moreover,the main peak frequency increased with the air temperature but decreased with the water temperature,and it was nearly constant with the change in the salinity ratio.The SPLT and OASPL for the water medium were quite higher than those for the air medium.

Influence of Surrounding Structures upon the Aerodynamic and Acoustic Performance of the Outdoor Unit of a Split Air-Conditioner

DC-inverter split air-conditioner is widely used in Chinese homes as a result of its high-efficiency and energy-saving. Recently, the researches on its outdoor unit have focused on the influence of surrounding structures upon the aerodynamic and acoustic performance, however they are only limited to the influence of a few parameters on the performance, and practical design of the unit requires more detailed parametric analysis. Three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics（CFD） and computational aerodynamic acoustics（CAA） simulation based on FLUENT solver is used to study the influence of surrounding structures upon the aforementioned properties of the unit. The flow rate and sound pressure level are predicted for different rotating speed, and agree well with the experimental results. The parametric influence of three main surrounding structures（i.e. the heat sink, the bell-mouth type shroud and the outlet grille） upon the aerodynamic performance of the unit is analyzed thoroughly. The results demonstrate that the tip vortex plays a major role in the flow fields near the blade tip and has a great effect on the flow field of the unit. The inlet ring＇s size and throat＇s depth of the bell-mouth type shroud, and the through-flow area and configuration of upwind and downwind sections of the outlet grille are the most important factors that affect the aerodynamic performance of the unit. Furthermore, two improved schemes against the existing prototype of the unit are developed, which both can significantly increase the flow rate more than 6 %（i.e. 100 m3·h～（-1）） at given rotating speeds. The inevitable increase of flow noise level when flow rate is increased and the advantage of keeping a lower rotating speed are also discussed. The presented work could be a useful guideline in designing the aerodynamic and acoustic performance of the split air-conditioner in engineering practice.

Ring artifacts removal in X-ray-induced acoustic computed tomography

X-ray-induced acoustic computed tomography(XACT)is a hybrid imaging modality for detecting X-ray absorption distribution via ultrasound emission.It facilitates imaging from a single projection X-ray illumination,thus reducing the radiation exposure and improving imaging speed.Nonuniform detector response caused by the interference between multichannel data acquisition for ring array transducers and amplifier systems yields ring artifacts in the reconstructed XACT images,which compromises the image quality.We propose model-based algorithms for ring artifacts corrected XACT imaging and demonstrate their effcacy on numerical and experimental measurements.The corrected reconstructions indicate significantly reduced ring artifacts as compared to their conventional counterparts.

Computational atmospheric acoustics

Quite a number of numerical computation works contributed to the atmospheric acoustic propagation emerging constaatly in recent years make the formation of a new developing sub-branch 'Computational Atmospheric Acoustics' become just round the corner. The present paper provides a brief, clear, systematic and comprehensive introduction to this brandnew field and gives a relatively exhaustive demonstration of its main objects and methods,especially the parabolic equation (PE) method, the fast field program (FFP) and the Gaussian beam (GB) approach-may be regarded as a modified ray tracing procedure. A discussion concerning the comparison among the results obtained by these various methods cannot be included due to the limitation of space j some opportunity for publishing these interesting material separately would be expected.

Implementing fractional Fourier transform and solving partial differential equations using acoustic computational metamaterials in space domain

Metamaterials can control incident waves in the sub-wavelength range through the design of artificial structures, and realize the functions that natural materials cannot achieve. The study of metamaterials has important theoretical value and application prospects. In recent years, the proposal of computational metamaterials has opened up a brand-new direction for analog computing, providing high-throughput, energy-free computing methods for special computing tasks. However, the development of acoustic computing metamaterials is relatively preliminary, and it is necessary to develop design theories. There is no work to solve partial differential equations and realize fractional Fourier transform in spatial domain acoustic computing metamaterials. In this paper, the acoustic wave computational metamaterial is designed, and the simulation realizes the spatial domain fractional Fourier transform and partial differential equation calculation. It is expected that acoustic computational metamaterials will enable new capabilities in signal acquisition and processing, network computing, and drive new applications of sound wave.

Research on Geological Structure Inversion Method with Acoustic Computed Tomography and Borehole Data

This article firstly proposes two problems related to geological structure inversion with acoustic computed tomography (CT): ① the results surveyed are different from true stratum layers; ② the existing acoustic CT inversion methods are based on wave's travel route and velocity analysis, which is short of comprehensive analysis of the revealed geological data. Then, it puts forward the method of applying the borehole data to revise acoustic CT investigation result through controlling the boundary velocity. This method comprehensively uses acoustic data and borehole data to invert the rock masses' shear wave speed. Comparing to calculating the rock mass' wave speed with acoustic data alone, it makes full use of the information, and the results obtained are closer to real stratum. Finally, it applies the method to engineering project and the results gotten with the method are more accurate, which shows the reliability and accuracy of the method.

A study of computations for acoustic velocities of arbitrarily dipping layers

Through deriving expressions relating the dip-angle ( m) of the lower boundary of a layer to the acoustic velocity (υm) of the layer and other pre-determinable parameters, υm and m can be taken as simultaneously iterative variables while solving Shah 's equations . Consequently the previous method of computing υm and m presented by ZHANG S . is improved [1] , and the accuracy of solutions increased greatly.