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Hashemi Z, SheikhMozafari M J, Putra A, Sadeghian M, Asadi N, Ahmadi S et al . Optimizing Microperforated Panel Sound Absorbers Using Response Surface Methodology: Measurement, Modeling, and Performance Evaluation. J Health Saf Work 2024; 14 (3) :556-576
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Zahra Hashemi1 
, Mohammad Javad SheikhMozafari * 2, Azma Putra3 , Marzie Sadeghian4 , Nasrin Asadi5 , Saeid Ahmadi6 , Masoumeh Alidostie7
, Mohammad Javad SheikhMozafari * 2, Azma Putra3 , Marzie Sadeghian4 , Nasrin Asadi5 , Saeid Ahmadi6 , Masoumeh Alidostie7
1- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Medical Sciences, Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran
2- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,Mj.SheikhMozafari@gmail.com
3- School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley 6102, WA, Australia
4- Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
5- School of Medical Sciences, Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran
6- Department of Occupational Health and Safety, School of Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
7- Department of Public Health, School of Health, Social Health Determinate Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
2- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,
3- School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley 6102, WA, Australia
4- Department of Occupational Health, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
5- School of Medical Sciences, Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran
6- Department of Occupational Health and Safety, School of Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
7- Department of Public Health, School of Health, Social Health Determinate Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Introduction: Microperforated panels (MPPs), often considered as potential replacements for fiber absorbers, have a significant limitation in their absorption bandwidth, particularly around the natural frequency. This study aims to address this challenge by focusing on the optimization and modeling of sound absorption in a manufactured MPP.
Material and Methods: The study employed Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with a Central Composite Design (CCD) approach using Design Expert software to determine the average normal absorption coefficient within the frequency range of 125 to 2500 Hz. Numerical simulations using the Finite Element Method (FEM) were conducted to validate the RSM findings. An MPP absorber was then designed, manufactured, and evaluated for its normal absorption coefficient using an impedance tube. Additionally, a theoretical Equivalent Circuit Model (ECM) was utilized to predict the normal absorption coefficient for the manufactured MPP.
Results: The optimization process revealed that setting the hole diameter to 0.3 mm, the percentage of perforation to 2.5%, and the air cavity depth behind the panel to 25 mm resulted in maximum absorption within the specified frequency range. Under these optimized conditions, the average absorption coefficient closely aligned with the predictions generated by RSM across numerical, theoretical, and laboratory assessments, demonstrating a 13.8% improvement compared to non-optimized MPPs.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of using RSM to optimize the parameters affecting MPP performance. The substantial correlation between the FEM numerical model, ECM theory model, and impedance tube results positions these models as both cost-effective and reliable alternatives to conventional laboratory methods. The consistency of these models with the experimental outcomes validates their potential for practical applications.
Material and Methods: The study employed Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with a Central Composite Design (CCD) approach using Design Expert software to determine the average normal absorption coefficient within the frequency range of 125 to 2500 Hz. Numerical simulations using the Finite Element Method (FEM) were conducted to validate the RSM findings. An MPP absorber was then designed, manufactured, and evaluated for its normal absorption coefficient using an impedance tube. Additionally, a theoretical Equivalent Circuit Model (ECM) was utilized to predict the normal absorption coefficient for the manufactured MPP.
Results: The optimization process revealed that setting the hole diameter to 0.3 mm, the percentage of perforation to 2.5%, and the air cavity depth behind the panel to 25 mm resulted in maximum absorption within the specified frequency range. Under these optimized conditions, the average absorption coefficient closely aligned with the predictions generated by RSM across numerical, theoretical, and laboratory assessments, demonstrating a 13.8% improvement compared to non-optimized MPPs.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of using RSM to optimize the parameters affecting MPP performance. The substantial correlation between the FEM numerical model, ECM theory model, and impedance tube results positions these models as both cost-effective and reliable alternatives to conventional laboratory methods. The consistency of these models with the experimental outcomes validates their potential for practical applications.
Type of Study: Research |
Received: 2024/10/10 | Accepted: 2024/10/1 | Published: 2024/10/1
Received: 2024/10/10 | Accepted: 2024/10/1 | Published: 2024/10/1
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