A Damping Optimization Method Based on the Operational Mode Analysis for Low-Frequency Noise Reduction

Aiming at the reduction of low-frequency noise for large equipment, a damping optimization method based on the Operational Mode Analysis (OMA) is proposed. Due to the stability of the mode frequencies and shapes, damping application could make efficient noise reduction without bringing new problems compared with structural optimizations, which makes it one of the most important means for finalized products. Taking the engine compartment of an excavator as the study object, a damping optimization method based on the OMA test is proposed in this article, which makes a more efficient optimization for large equipment by its feasible modal test. Through simulation and experimental verification, the method is effective. The test results show that based on the OMA damping application method, the low-frequency sound power level has been significantly reduced, and after the damping application, the sound radiation power level defined by the national standard has also been reduced.