Contribution

Cancelled: Airfoil Self-Noise under Varied Inflow Conditions

* Presenting author
Day / Time: 18.03.2025, 13:40-14:00
Typ: Regular Lectures
Session: Flow Acoustics 1
Abstract:

This study examines the noise generated by the interaction of grid-generated turbulence with an airfoil. Using the Acoustic Wind Tunnel Braunschweig (AWB) at DLR, we combine experimental measurements with computational simulations to analyze turbulence-induced noise generation. Two turbulence grids and airfoil profiles, NACA0012 and NACA66-006, are assessed for their acoustic response to varied inflow conditions.The setup includes line microphone arrays placed downstream of turbulence grids with different mesh sizes and bar widths. Complementary large-eddy simulations (LES) simulate the acoustic field, providing a basis for comparison with experimental results. The spectral characteristics of the emitted noise are analysed, revealing the dependences of the leading-edge noise on the intensity of the turbulence, length scales and shape of the airfoil.The findings indicate that the increase in the intensity of the turbulence amplifies the acoustic emissions, with spectral shifts observed in response to variations of the grid. This work improves our understanding of the mechanisms of noise induced by turbulence, contributing to aeroacoustic theory and practical strategies to mitigate noise in wind turbine design.