This paper examines the performance of a 3D printed acoustic metamaterial as an acoustic treatment for aircraft engine nacelles in the Advanced Noise Control Fan. As the level of air travel continues to increase, so too does the demand for better noise-reduction technologies for aircraft. Engines are one of the two main sources of noise generated by aircraft, with fan noise, in particular, being of concern due to its broadband and tonal contributions. Small and lightweight methods of addressing both broadband and tonal noise are necessary due to the limitations presented by the current engine design. Presented in this paper is a novel acoustic metamaterial that has undergone design optimization for broadband noise reduction. The final design was produced using 3D printing and tested using the Advanced Noise Control Fan at the University of Notre Dame. It was found that the material is capable of reducing the first harmonic of the blade passing frequency by up to 18.5 dB, with an overall noise reduction of 3.7 dB.


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    Title :

    Evaluating an Additive Manufactured Acoustic Metamaterial Using the Advanced Noise Control Fan



    Published in:

    AIAA Journal ; 62 , 7 ; 2783-2799


    Publication date :

    2024-04-26


    Size :

    17 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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