Structural Noise Reduction and Its Effects on Plate Vibrations

The aim of this work is reduction of structural noise generated by plate and its impact on plates vibrations. For this purpose a one-side clamped aluminum plate with 5 piezo elements attached is used. One of the elements is used for plate excitation, two as vibration sensors, and two as actuators. Structural noise is measured by a microphone connected with SVAN 912 E. Study was divided into three parts: measurements of vibrations and noise generated by excited plate, active vibration control, and structural noise reduction. A significant noise local noise reduction is obtained, although with increase in plate vibrations.