Noise abatement using concurrent component-product optimisation

Objective

The Nabucco project aims at setting up a methodology for the low-noise oriented engineering of integrated assemblies such as refrigerators, washing machines or computing equipment. The methodology will include:
(a) the definition of standard measurement procedures for the vibroacoustic characterisation of the vibrating or noisy components of the assembly;
(b) the implementation of a robust mathematical model for the prediction of the overall noise from the characteristics of the components as mounted on a generic structure which is an average of the type of assembly considered;
(c) the translation of the mathematical model into a software aimed at simulating the noise signal of an assembly including components with known characteristics.
Nabucco's philosophy is to provide component and assembly manufacturers with a tool easily usable by engineering departments.

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

CENTRE TECHNIQUE DES INDUSTRIES MECANIQUES

Address

Avenue Felix Louat 52
60300 Senlis
France

Participants (8)

COMPAGNIE INDUSTRIELLE D'APPLICATIONS THERMIQUES

France

Address

Rue Jean Falconnier 30
01350 Culoz

DANFOSS A/S

Denmark

Address

Nordborgvej 81
6430 Nordborg

FLAEKT WOODS AB

Sweden

Address

Kvarnvagen
351 87 Vaexjoe

HEAD ACOUSTICS GMBH

Germany

Address

Ebertstraße 30A
Herzogenrath

NOKIA CORPORATION

Finland

Address

Keilalahdentie 4
00045 Helsinki

PAPST MOTOREN GMBH UND CO. KG

Germany

Address

1,Karl Maier Strasse 1
78112 St. Georgen

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Sweden

Address

8,Teknikringen 8
100 44 Stockholm

THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

United Kingdom

Address

Abercromby Square, Senate House
L69 3BX Liverpool