Noise reduction in blower

By Garkal amol. Hegadkar amol. Rokade swapnil . Thorat ganesh.

Under the guidance of Prof.Patil S.R.

Proposed Work
Study of different types of blower. Data collection of centrifugal blower and its various applications. Fabrication of blower. Experimental setup. Testing and Analysis. Report Writing.

Introduction
Blower(fans) Types of blower Centrifugal blower Working Application

A machine for supplying air at a moderate pressure, as to supply forced drafts or supercharge and scavenge diesel engines.

Types of fans1. Axial fans. 2. Centrifugal fan. 3. Crossflow fan. Uncommon Fan Types 1. Bellows. 2. Coand effect. 3. Convective. 4. Electrostatic.

Types of fans
Axial fans

Centrifugal fans

Crossed flow fan

Centrifugal Fans: As the name suggests, the centrifugal design uses the centrifugal force generated by a rotating disk, with blades mounted at right angles to the disk, to impart movement to the air or gas and increase its pressure. The assembly of the hub, disk and blades is known as the fan wheel, and often includes other components with aerodynamic or structural functions. The centrifugal fan wheel is typically contained within a scroll-shaped fan housing, resembling the shell of the nautilus sea creature with a central hole. The air or gas inside the spinning fan is thrown off the outside of the wheel, to an outlet at the housing's largest diameter. This simultaneously draws more air or gas into the wheel through the central hole

Centrifugal Fan Sub-Categories

Centrifugal Fan Sub-Categories Any of these fan sub-types can be built with long-lasting erosion-resistant liners Airfoil (Air Foil). Backward Curve . Backward Inclined. Radial Blade. Forward-Curved Radial Tip. Paddle-Wheel. Forward-Curve. Industrial Exhausters. Pre-engineered Fans (PE). Pressure Blowers. Surgeless Blowers . Mechanical Vapor Recovery Blowers. Acid Gas Blowers. Specialty Process Gas Blowers .

Need
Noise has no effect on a fan's cooling performance, but it makes a big difference to the people working nearby. Audible noise originates from several sources, some of which can be controlled by the enclosure designer. Others are a result of a fan manufacturer's design. Read below to find out more about the causes of fan noise and what you can do to minimize it.
Causes of Fan Noise :Whirl pooling Turbulence Speed Fan load Structure vibration System disturbance

 In this project we are going to make experimental setup of centrifugal blower driven by DC motor is coupled with the help of belt & pulley arrangement. And also try to modify some of casing dimensions so that in different RPMs noise level is reduced as compare to before blower level. Noise is expressed in decibels (dBA). The dBA rating is determined directly by a sound level meter equipped with a filtering system which de-emphasizes both the low and high frequency portions of the audible spectrum. This measurement is recorded at a distance of 1 meter from the source.

Working to minimize it

How to Minimize Fan Noise

Reduce system impedance at the inlet and outlet ports. If a large part of the fan's flow potential is used up by the impedance of the inlet and outlet, a larger, faster, noisier fan will be required.

Avoid obstructions to the airflow, especially in the critical inlet and outlet areas. When turbulent air enters the fan, noise is increased by as much as 10 dB, usually in a discrete tone form that is particularly annoying.
Use a larger, slower fan rather than a faster, smaller version whenever possible. Often, this solution will produce less noise for the same airflow. Relax the temperature rise limits where possible, to reduce the airflow required. This will allow you to use a smaller, slower fan that produces less noise. Isolate the fan to avoid vibration transmission. Because fans operate at a low frequency and are light in weight, vibration isolators must be soft and flexible. Since the transmission is dependent on the system, trial and error is the best approach to a quiet system/fan interaction. In systems that require 20 CFM or less, cabinet vibration is the predominant source of noise, and isolation of the fan is the only practical solution. Cooling fan noise is expressed in decibels (dBA). The dBA rating is determined directly by a sound level meter equipped with a filtering system which de-emphasizes both the low and high frequency portions of the audible spectrum. This measurement is recorded at a distance of 1 meter from the source.

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