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Feiler, C. E.

Publications and source records attributed to Feiler, C. E..

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NASA NTRS1982

Recent results about fan noise: Its generation, radiation and suppression

Fan noise including its generation, radiation characteristics, and suppression by acoustic treatment is studied. In fan noise generation, results from engine and fan experiments, using inflow control measures to suppress noise sources related to inflow distortion and turbulence, are described. The suppression of sources related to inflow allows the experiments to focus on the fan or engine internal sources. Some of the experiments incorporated pressure sensors on the fan blades to sample the flow disturbances encountered by the blades. From these data some inferences can be drawn about the origins of the disturbances. Also, hot wire measurements of a fan rotor wake field are presented and related to the fan's noise signature. The radiation and the suppression of fan noise are dependent on the acoustic modes generated by the fan. Fan noise suppression and radiation is described by relating these phenomena to the mode cutoff ratio parameter. In addition to its utility in acoustic treatment design and performance prediction, cutoff ratio was useful in developing a simple description of the radiation pattern for broadband fan noise. Some of the findings using the cutoff ratio parameter are presented.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Recent developments in aircraft engine noise reduction technology

Some of the more important developments and progress in jet and fan noise reduction and flight effects are reviewed. Experiments are reported which show that nonaxisymmetric coannular nozzles have the potential to reduce jet noise for conventional and inverted velocity profiles. It is shown that an improved understanding of suppressive linear behavior, coupled with the new understanding of fan source noise, will soon allow the joint optimization of acoustic liner and fan design for low noise. It is also shown that fan noise source reduction concepts are applicable to advanced turboprops. Advances in inflow control device design are reviewed that appear to offer an adequate approach to the ground simulation of inflight fan noise.

Stone, J. R.↗
NASA NTRS1980

Preparing aircraft propulsion for a new era in energy and the environment

Improving fuel efficiency, new sources of jet fuel, and noise and emission control are subjects of NASA's aeronautics program. Projects aimed at attaining a 5% fuel savings for existing engines and a 13-22% savings for the next generation of turbofan engines using advanced components, and establishing a basis for turboprop-powered commercial air transports with 30-40% savings over conventional turbofan aircraft at comparable speeds and altitudes, are discussed. Fuel sources are considered in terms of reduced hydrogen and higher aromatic contents and resultant higher liner temperatures, and attention is given to lean burning, improved fuel atomization, higher freezing-point fuel, and deriving jet fuel from shale oil or coal. Noise sources including the fan, turbine, combustion process, and flow over internal struts, and attenuation using acoustic treatment, are discussed, while near-term reduction of polluting gaseous emissions at both low and high power, and far-term defining of the minimum gaseous-pollutant levels possible from turbine engines are also under study.

Stewart, W. L.↗
NASA NTRS1979

Noise reduction

The turbofan engine's noise-producing components are discussed in terms of efficient and economical noise reduction techniques that do not penalize the engine performance or weight significantly. Specific topics covered include fan noise, acoustic suppression, jet noise technology, combustor noise, and aircraft noise prediction.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1978

Propulsion systems noise technology

Turbofan engine noise research relevant to conventional aircraft is discussed. In the area of fan noise, static to flight noise differences were discussed and data were presented for two different ways of simulating flight behavior. Experimental results from a swept rotor fan design are presented which show that this concept has potential for reducing the multiple-pure-tone or buzz-saw noise related to the shock waves on a fan operating at supersonic tip speeds. Acoustic suppressor research objectives centered around the effect of the wave system generated by the fan stage that is the input to the treatment. A simplifying and unifying parameter, mode cutoff ratio was described. Results are presented which show that suppressor performance can be improved if the input wave is more precisely described. In jet noise, calculated results showing the potential noise reduction from the use of internal mixer nozzles rather than separate flow nozzles are presented.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Summary of forward velocity effects on fan noise

Available experimental data comparing the in-flight and static behavior of fan noise are reviewed. These results are then compared with recent data obtained for a fan stage tested with forward velocity in a low speed wind tunnel. Tentative conclusions are presented about the significance and nature of the changes in noise observed when a forward velocity is imposed. Finally, the implications of the emerging picture of in-flight fan source noise for suppressor design are discussed.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Summary of forward velocity effects on fan noise

The available experimental data comparing the in-flight and static behavior of fan noise are reviewed. These results are then compared with recent data obtained for a fan stage tested with forward velocity in the NASA Lewis 9x15 low speed wind tunnel. Tentative conclusions are presented, based on the author's judgments, about the significance and nature of the changes in noise observed when a forward velocity is imposed. Finally, the implications of the emerging picture of in-flight fan source noise for suppressor design are discussed.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Acoustic performance of inlet multiple-pure-tone suppressors installed on NASA Quiet Engine 'C'

The purpose of the experimental program reported herein was to define the length of multiple pure tone (MPT) treatment required to reasonably suppress the MPT's produced by a supersonic tip speed fan and also determine what other suppression, broadband, and blade passing frequency (BPF), might be accomplished. The experimental results are presented in terms of both far-field and duct acoustic data. Front quadrant sound power level reduction in the far field is shown to agree with duct measurements over the range of treatment lengths. Detailed one-third octave and narrow band spectra at the maximum forward noise angle are presented. Some detailed analyses of one-third-octave band amplitudes are shown as a function of far-field angle. An approximate spinning mode duct propagation analysis is then introduced which predicts the acoustic suppression by the treatment on the multiple pure tones.

Bloomer, H. E.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Advanced inlet duct noise reduction concepts

A progress report is given on the implications of inlet noise reduction on aircraft direct operating costs (DOC). It considers treated inlet rings, various other inlet noise reduction concepts, and forward-speed effects. The report was limited to relatively well-established approaches to inlet noise reduction, such as acoustic liners and fixed-geometry/high-subsonic-speed inlets which are the focus of considerable current research activity. All of the concepts discussed are of a "passive" nature, i.e., no moving parts or electrical feedback systems.

Chestnutt, D.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Propulsion system noise reduction

The progress in propulsion system noise reduction is reviewed. The noise technology areas discussed include: fan noise; advances in suppression including conventional acoustic treatment, high Mach number inlets, and wing shielding; engine core noise; flap noise from both under-the-wing and over-the-wing powered-lift systems; supersonic jet noise suppression; and the NASA program in noise prediction.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Effects of forward velocity and acoustic treatment on inlet fan noise

Flyover and static noise data from several engines are presented that show inlet fan noise measured in flight can be lower than that projected from static tests for some engines. The differences between flight and static measurements appear greatest when the fan fundamental tone due to rotor-stator interaction or to the rotor-alone field is below cutoff. Data from engine and fan tests involving inlet treatment on the walls only are presented that show the attenuation from this treatment is substantially larger than expected from previous theories or flow duct experience. Data showing noise shielding effects due to the location of the engine on the airplane are also presented. These observations suggest that multiringed inlets may not be necessary to achieve the desired noise reduction in many applications.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Effects of forward velocity and acoustic treatment on inlet fan noise

Flyover and static noise data from several engines are presented that show inlet fan noise measured in flight can be lower than that projected from static tests for some engines. The differences between flight and static measurements appear greatest when the fan fundamental tone due to rotor-stator interaction or to the rotor alone field is below cutoff. Data from engine and fan tests involving inlet treatment on the walls only are presented that show the attenuation from this treatment is substantially larger than expected from previous theories or flow duct experience. Data showing noise shielding effects due to the location of the engine on the airplane are also presented. These observations suggest that multiringed inlets may not be necessary to achieve the desired noise reduction in many applications.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Noise comparisons from full-scale fan tests at NASA Lewis Research Center.

The overall aero and acoustic design features of eight 6-foot-diameter, single-stage fans tested in an outdoor acoustic facility are described. A correlation of the acoustic results for subsonic tip-speed fans showed the total sound power to be proportional to the mechanical power imparted to the fan and the specific work performed on the air to within plus or minus 2 dB. The correlation was relatively insensitive to fan design variables over a broad range of operating conditions. Maximum perceived noise levels were generally proportional to the sound power levels with both noise levels exhibiting a relatively unique increase with fan pressure ratio when normalized by the delivered thrust. The spectra of broadband noise attributed to the fan exhibited a bimodal characteristic for most of the fans. A predominant mode centered near the blade-passage tone and another at 8 to 16 times the tone frequency.

Heidmann, M. F.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Noise from turbomachinery.

This paper reviews turbomachinery noise from turbofan engines as typified by fan noise. The mechanisms and theories of fan noise are reviewed and concepts for its reduction, including acoustic suppresion are discussed. Correlations of the overall noise data from several full-scale fans tested at NASA-Lewis Research Center are presented as indicative of the current state-of-the-art. Estimates are presented to show economics versus reduced noise for two quieted experimental engines, one with subsonic and one with supersonic fan tip speed. Finally, some concepts that may have the potential to reduce fan noise are indicated.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Noise from turbomachinery

A review is made of turbomachinery noise from turbofan engines as typified by fan noise. The mechanisms and theories of fan noise are reviewed and concepts for its reduction, including acoustic suppression are discussed. Correlations of the overall noise data from several full-scale fans tested at NASA-Lewis Research Center are presented as indicative of the current state-of-the-art. Estimates are presented to show economics versus reduced noise for two quieted experimental engines, one with subsonic and one with supersonic fan tip speed. Finally, some concepts that may have the potential to reduce fan noise are indicated.

Feiler, C. E.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Noise comparisons from full-scale fan tests at NASA Lewis Research Center

The overall aero and acoutic design features of eight 6-foot-diameter, single stage fans tested in an outdoor acoustic facility are described. A correlation of the acoustic results for subsonic tip-speed fans showed the total sound power was proportional to the mechanical power imparted to the fan and the specific work performed on the air to within + or - 2 dB. The correlation was relatively insensitive to fan design variables over a broad range of operating conditions. Maximum perceived noise levels were generally proportional to the sound power levels with both noise levels exhibiting a relatively unique increase with fan pressure ratio when normalized by the delivered thrust.

Heidmann, M. F.↗
NASA NTRS1972

A method for reducing ground reflection effects from acoustic measurements

The method involved placing foam blocks on the ground between sound source and receiver in an approximation of the wedges in an anechoic chamber. The tests were performed out of doors as a function of the receiver height and source-receiver separation distance. The spacing between blocks and the extent of ground covered were varied to estimate the optimum placement and minimum amount of foam treatment needed. Base-line tests without foam were also performed. It was found that the foam treatment reduced the amplitude of the peaks and valleys in the sound pressure spectra substantially. The foam was least effective at low frequency, especially for the low receiver height and for large source-receiver distances. Results from the base-line tests were compared with theoretically predicted results. These base-line test results were in reasonable agreement with those from theory.

Noerager, J. A.↗