Acoustics & NVH knowledge base

Application case studies from heavy machinery and industrial acoustics.

Published engineering analyses based on field experience. These pages explain the diagnostic logic and design decisions; confidential customer identities, datasets and commercial details are excluded.

01 · Cabin NVH

Why the loudest panel is rarely the true source

The engineering risk

Treating the highest measured SPL panel can miss the excitation path and modal coupling.

The method

Panel participation, contribution ranking and transfer-path reasoning separate the source from the efficient radiator.

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02 · Tractor NVH

The 16-hour shift: NVH as an endurance problem

The engineering risk

Low-frequency boom, driveline whine and terrain-induced vibration accumulate across long operating shifts.

Published example

Panel contribution analysis isolated a 45 Hz access-plate response; two CAD ribs reduced the simulated contribution by 6 dB without added mass.

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03 · Whole-body vibration

Mining-machine vibration as an operator-safety problem

The engineering risk

Mechanical shock and low-frequency exposure affect fatigue, visibility, reaction and long-term operator health.

The method

Frequency-weighted acceleration, operating duty and input paths are assessed before seat, suspension or mount changes are selected.

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04 · HVAC acoustics

The overlooked noise source in heavy-machinery cabins

The engineering risk

High airflow, sharp duct transitions, fan tones and operator proximity can dominate an otherwise successful cabin target.

The method

CFD/CAA identifies turbulence and vortex shedding; acoustic propagation and structural modes guide duct, lining, vent and mounting changes.

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05 · Speech intelligibility

A quiet cabin can still fail communication

The engineering risk

Background noise, HVAC flow and glass reflections reduce signal-to-noise ratio for radios, warnings and hands-free communication.

The method

Microphone flow exposure, speaker directivity, reflection timing and Speech Transmission Index are considered during cabin design.

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06 · Environmental acoustics

Quiet cooling for high-density data centres

The engineering risk

AHUs, fans, chillers and silencers must remove major heat loads without violating occupational or community noise limits.

The method

Source spectra, low-frequency silencer performance, casing radiation and breakout paths are addressed before installation.

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