Abstract
The present thesis work was aimed to simulate the vibro-acoustic behavior of a high-performance powertrain. The analysis was carried out starting from a FE structural model of a powertrain validated from the point of view of structural dynamic response through comparison with experimental FRF. On the basis of the vibration modes of the power unit was calculated the modal participation factors (MPF) and a frequency analysis response for all possible entry points of the loads of the engine, such as main bearings, camshaft and the drive shaft.
Regarding the methodology for acoustic simulation was also adopted a FEM discretization for the fluid domain with calculation of Acoustic Transfer Vector (ATV). Later, the structure vibration modes were transferred to the wet surface of the fluid domain to be able to determine the noise transfer function (NTF) for all points that might stress the motor under real operating conditions.
At this point it was possible to identify what were the responses with the highest noise level and determine the mode shapes and structural surfaces that provided the greatest contribution to the acoustic radiation.
Based on the results obtained, design modification were proposed focusing on chain cover and bell housing, and then were assessed their effects in terms of reduction of the level of acoustic response through the same type of analysis.
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