Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics

Air compressors play an important role in energy, mining, civil engineering, and transportation engineering. However, the abnormal vibration and noise of air compressors may pose a serious threat to the structural stability and smooth operation of these types of engineering equipment. To address the...

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Main Authors: Xiaoqing Sun, Yi Shen, Lai Yang, Huafang Liang
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Yi Shen
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description Air compressors play an important role in energy, mining, civil engineering, and transportation engineering. However, the abnormal vibration and noise of air compressors may pose a serious threat to the structural stability and smooth operation of these types of engineering equipment. To address the broadband noise and vibration problems of a new oil-free piston air compressor, we developed a hybrid optimization method that combines experimental testing, theoretical evaluation, and numerical simulation. Firstly, we conduct noise experiment testing, identify the frequency band of aerodynamic noise using a coherence analysis method, and design orthogonal experiments to further optimize pipeline noise. Then, the vibration characteristics were discussed from both theoretical and simulation perspectives. The dynamic balance has been redesigned on the spindle counterweight plate to reduce the force on the bearings, and a multi-body dynamics model has been constructed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimization. Subsequently, a finite element model of the compressor housing was established to analyze the radiation noise characteristics. Finally, three weak points in the structure were selected as key objects, and the structural stiffness was increased to improve vibration stability. The simulation results of radiated noise show that the proposed design scheme can effectively reduce vibration and noise, with a maximum noise reduction rate of 7.45%.
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spelling doaj-art-1cb87a4ccb0d4d57a0ac48f247e448212025-01-24T13:15:25ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102024-12-01121810.3390/aerospace12010008Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise CharacteristicsXiaoqing Sun0Yi Shen1Lai Yang2Huafang Liang3College of Mechanical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, ChinaCollege of Mechanical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, ChinaCollege of Mechanical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, ChinaZhejiang VIE Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuji 311835, ChinaAir compressors play an important role in energy, mining, civil engineering, and transportation engineering. However, the abnormal vibration and noise of air compressors may pose a serious threat to the structural stability and smooth operation of these types of engineering equipment. To address the broadband noise and vibration problems of a new oil-free piston air compressor, we developed a hybrid optimization method that combines experimental testing, theoretical evaluation, and numerical simulation. Firstly, we conduct noise experiment testing, identify the frequency band of aerodynamic noise using a coherence analysis method, and design orthogonal experiments to further optimize pipeline noise. Then, the vibration characteristics were discussed from both theoretical and simulation perspectives. The dynamic balance has been redesigned on the spindle counterweight plate to reduce the force on the bearings, and a multi-body dynamics model has been constructed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimization. Subsequently, a finite element model of the compressor housing was established to analyze the radiation noise characteristics. Finally, three weak points in the structure were selected as key objects, and the structural stiffness was increased to improve vibration stability. The simulation results of radiated noise show that the proposed design scheme can effectively reduce vibration and noise, with a maximum noise reduction rate of 7.45%.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/1/8engineering equipmentair compressornoise optimizationvibration suppressionexperimental testingperformance improvement
spellingShingle Xiaoqing Sun
Yi Shen
Lai Yang
Huafang Liang
Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics
Aerospace
engineering equipment
air compressor
noise optimization
vibration suppression
experimental testing
performance improvement
title Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics
title_full Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics
title_fullStr Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics
title_full_unstemmed Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics
title_short Structural Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of an Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor Based on Vibration and Noise Characteristics
title_sort structural dynamics analysis and optimization of an oil free piston air compressor based on vibration and noise characteristics
topic engineering equipment
air compressor
noise optimization
vibration suppression
experimental testing
performance improvement
url https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/1/8
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