Optimization of perforators size

for a reactive muffler

Under the guidance
of

Dr.N.V.V.Sudheer

By,
Surendra

Content

Abstract
Introduction to mufflers
Literature review
Ideology
Data gathering
Design & Its considerations
Analysis
Result
References
Future work

Abstract
In every reactive mufflers perforators
place an important role. Here my project
goal is to find out the optimum shape of a
perforator & its size at similar conditions
by performing cfd analysis.

Noise Reducers

Silencer

muffler

resonator

Silencer kills noise in st flow by using

absorbing material.
Where as muffler kills noise by blocking the
flow.
Resonator reduces noise by using reducers.

Introduction To Mufflers

What is a muffler?
Muffler components
Different types of mufflers
Mufflers uses & its drawbacks
Introduction to exhaust system
Differences b/w mufflers

 acoustic soundproofing device designed to

reduce the loudness of the sound pressure
created by the engine.
Muffler components:Support plates
a)body
b)inlet
c)outlet
d)support plates
e)baffle plates
Baffle plate
f)absorbing material
e)perforators
,,,,,etc..

Different Types Of Mufflers

Absorptive
Reactive
combinational

Literature Review
Muffler for I.C engine-US4834214A
a)it is an absorptive one
b)perforaters size 0.05 to0.375 inch
c) no back pressure
d)tail pipe

Muffler for I.C engine-US4577724A

 Exhaust muffler-US 20130048416 A1

Design & optimization of exhaust muffler

Ideology & Data Gathering

Here my idea is knowing about effect of
perforators size & shape on back pressure,
shear stress, force & normal force on
reactive muffler.
Data gathering : dimension are taken from walkers mufflers
Thickness are taken from sheet metals
Pressure is taken from some research site
,,,etc..

Design & Its considerations

Considerations: Tolerance are taken as zero
dimensions are taken from walkers
Assembly is a welded or fixed one with
respect to displacement.
Sheet of 3 mm for all is considered
,,,,,etc..
Software : CATIA-V5

Analysis
Considerations: Heat transfer to atmosphere is not
considered
Air is to be at high temp & muffler is at room
temp.
Material is to be considered as
homogeneous ,,,etc..
Software: solidworks-2013(flow simulation)
Inlet condition outlet condition mass flow
Temp:500k
Pressure:225654pa

Temp:298k
Pressure:101325pa

2.91kg
/sec

Result
Area

shape

R=relative
pressure

P:1617000 pa
R:1336000 pa
S:62 pa
H:3135 w/m2 /k
T:460 k

P:1551610 pa
R:1268965 pa
S:
H:2450w/m2 /k
T:301 k

P:1632500 pa
R:1349500 pa
S:65 pa
H:3000 w/m2 /k
T:374 k

2.5

P:1555680 pa
R:1273020 pa
S:60 pa
H:2900 w/m2 /k
T:375 k

P:1614400 pa
R:1332000 pa
S:79 pa
H:2800 w/m2 /k
T:365 k

P:1348500 pa
R:1066500 pa
S:49 pa
H:5200000
w/m2 /k
T:321 k

P:1605800 pa
R:1325400 pa
S:62 pa
H:2700 w/m2 /k
T:362 k

P:1612500 pa
R:1329500 pa
S:59 pa
H:2850 w/m2 /k
T:369 k

P:1539000 pa
R:1257000 pa
S:44 pa
H:3200000
w/m2 /k
T:343 k

S=shear
stress
H=heat
flux
T=temp

References
Pressure was taken from:
http://www.4wdmechanix.com/How-to-Tuning-the-Fuel-Injected-Jeep-InlineSix-Stroker-Motor.html
cost was taken from:
http://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?
fsb=y&IndexArea=product_en&CatId=&SearchText=302+stainless+stee
l+3+mm+sheet++price
properties of material are taken from:
http://www.suppliersonline.com/propertypages/302.asp
dimensions are taken from:
http://www.walkerexhaust.com/catalog/walker-exhaust-systems/universalmuffler-dimension-search

Muffler for I.C engine-US4834214A

Muffler for I.C engine-US4577724A
Exhaust muffler-US 20130048416 A1
DESIGN & OPTIMIZATION OF EXHAUST MUFFLER & DESIGN VALIDATION
Design And Optimization Of Exhaust Muffler In Automobiles
Youtube.com(tutorials of catia;;solid works)

,,,,,etc..

Future Work
I would like to use some optimization
technology like anova approach.
Preparation of book
Some data have to be collected like graph
& some analysis results.
,,,,etc.