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Sound of low-speed fans

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OSTI ID:5149047

A general view of reported studies and prediction techniques for cooling tower noise is given. Fan noise generation is discussed with respect to the control of low- to mid-frequency noise from mechanical draft cooling towers. An exploratory aerodynamic analysis of fan noise generation is provided leading to empirical relationships for trailing-edge turbulent boundary layer noise, a major noise source in propeller fans. Aeroacoustic means for reducing the sound power output of a fan are discussed.

Research Organization:
Bolt, Beranek, and Newman, Inc., Cambridge, Mass. (USA)
OSTI ID:
5149047
Report Number(s):
CONF-770151-7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English