AVL EXCITE™ Acoustics by AVL Airborne Noise Calculation

EXCITE™ Acoustics is a tool for the calculation of sound radiation in free field from vibrating structures such as engines and power units using the Wave Based Technique (WBT). It seamlessly fits into the EXCITE™ structural dynamic analysis workflow as the final step of acoustic analysis, using the FE mesh of the structure and the surface velocity results as input. With interfaces to common FE tools for the import of the vibrating structure geometry and the surface velocity boundary condition, EXCITE™ Acoustics can also be used as a standalone EXCITE™ tool.

Benefits Fast and flexible post-processing Product Highlights microphone positions and field point meshes Meshing of the acoustic model starts from can be added or modified without unmodified FE mesh used for the structural recalculation of the sound radiation • Starts from unmodified structural vibration analysis finite element mesh no need to close smaller openings, to Features change element types • Automated generation of acoustic Meshing tool mesh with model preparation Fully automated generation of the acoustic for automated generation of the acoustic complete in just a few clicks mesh with interactive 3D viewer WBT mesh easy and fast preparation of the calculation • Applies on model for the entire model with a few clicks Various interfaces to import geometry and frequency range surface velocity boundary conditions of the Acoustic mesh is not frequency dependent vibrating structure • Subsequently definable post- accurate results with one model for the geometry - EXCITETM (.meg), ® (.inp), processing whole frequency range, high computational (.rst), MSC ® / NX Nastran® performance due to small acoustic models (.bdf, .op2), OptiStruct® (.op2) • Integrated with OptiStruct surface velocities - EXCITETM (.mer), Audible results Abaqus® (.odb), ANSYS (.rst), MSC direct assessment of noise characteristics by Nastran®/ NX Nastran® (.pch, .op2), hearing comparisons OptiStruct® (.op2) Learn more: altairhyperworks.com/partner/EXCITE-Acoustics Short analysis lead times from model 3D pre-processing viewer preparation till result evaluation for visualization of the acoustic meshing step results with interactive capabilities for AVL develops and improves all kinds of the company operates globally to serve optional mesh modifications powertrain systems and is a competent customers in a diverse range of industries partner to the engine and automotive including automotive, aerospace, defense, Optional constant or frequency dependent industry. In addition AVL develops and meteorology, architecture and construction, boundary conditions on selected structure markets the simulation methods which are energy, electronics, and consumer goods. parts (pressure, velocity or impedance) necessary for the development work.

Dynamic and fully automated mapping Engine Instrumentation and Test Systems - "Our tools offer valuable of structure boundary conditions and The products of this business area comprise velocities on the acoustic mesh all the instruments and systems required for capabilities that complement very engine and vehicle testing. well what Altair is supplying to OpenMP parallelized solver for use of multiple CPU’s for each frequency Advanced Simulation Technologies - The their customers. We are convinced step developed simulation software is focusing on design and optimization of powertrain bringing these products together Default standard and user definable systems and covers all phases of the microphone positions development process. will help our mutual users achieve

Field point mesh generator for 3D post- About Altair Partner Alliance better solutions more efficiently." processing (plane and sphere) Dr. Gotthard Ranier Altair’s HyperWorks platform applies a Vice President integrated, interactive and synchronized revolutionary subscription-based licensing AVL Advanced Simulation Technologies 2D / 3D result evaluation of model in which customers use floating active and reactive output power (on skin licenses to access a broad suite of Altair- and/or arbitrary field point meshes) developed, as well as third-party, software applications on demand. The Altair Partner Industry Applications Alliance effectively extends the HyperWorks Platform from more than 20 internally AVL EXCITE™ Acoustics is used for the developed solutions to upwards of 60 sound radiation calculation for vibrating applications with the addition of new partner structures like engines, transmissions, entire applications. Customers can invoke these powertrains, compressors, gensets and third-party applications at no incremental others. cost using their existing HyperWorks licenses. Customers benefit from unmatched About AVL List GmbH flexibility and access, resulting in maximum software utilization, productivity and ROI. AVL is the world's largest independent company for development, simulation and About Altair testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric Altair is focused on the development and drive, batteries and software) for passenger broad application of simulation technology cars, trucks and large engines. to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved Scope of Business: business performance. Privately held and Development of Powertrain Systems - headquartered in Troy, , USA

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