Noise source identification of three pulleys and one belt drive system based on sound array technology

Abstract

This paper analyzed the noise distribution of three pulleys and one belt system theoretically and experimentally. Aiming at the influence of the tensioner on the transmission noise of the synchronous belt, on the premise of theoretical analysis of the influence of the tensioner on the transmission noise of the synchronous belt, the noise test of the synchronous belt transmission system with and without the tensioner was carried out under the same experimental conditions. Based on the principle of acoustic array measurement, a three-pulley and one belt noise test device was designed. The noise pressure distribution nephogram and amplitude–frequency characteristic curve were obtained by noise tests at different speeds. Through the comparison of the results of two groups of tests, the influence rule of the tensioner on the transmission noise of the synchronous belt was obtained. The results show that the tensioner can effectively avoid the resonance of the synchronous belt, and the noise amplitude of the three-pulley and one belt drive system is 3 dB higher after the tensioner is installed. It provides a basis for vibration and noise reduction of the engine timing transmission system.

A Preliminary Studies of the Impact of a Conveyor Belt on the Noise Emission

“…Due to the quality requirements of customers, methods to determine and reduce noise have become one of the major engineering problems of synchronous belt drives [33]. In accordance with conducted studies, the main sources of noise associated with the belt-pulley interaction come from vibration of material structure, and friction [33,34]. Characteristic of belt transmissions are constant sounds associated with transverse vibrations of the belt and cyclic impacts from the meshing of the belt and pulley [35][36][37][38][39][40].…”