Abstract

The goal of the present work is to control the modal dynamics of a piezo-electric loudspeaker in order to reach directivity of efficiency criteria. In this context, we study the dynamics and sound radiation of a piezoelectric plate biased by a static pressure on one side. This pressure inflates the plate and its forced dynamics around this equilibrium position are then studied. With the help of von Karman plate theory, the static equilibrium position of a plate of arbitrary shape is sought for before writing its linear dynamics around this equilibrium position. This two-step problem is solved numerically using a finite elements software (Freefem++). This results in a series of eigenmodes and eigenfrequencies for each value of the static pressure difference. Next the modal forces due to the piezoelectric coupling are calculted. By considering a baffled plate, the acoustical radiation is computed using the Rayleigh integral. The numerical model is used to perform a parametric optimisation of the system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 23rd International Congress on Acoustics
Subtitle of host publicationIntegrating 4th EAA Euroregio 2019
EditorsMartin Ochmann, Vorlander Michael, Janina Fels
PublisherInternational Commission for Acoustics (ICA)
Pages6211-6218
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9783939296157
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019
Event23rd International Congress on Acoustics: Integrating 4th EAA Euroregio, ICA 2019 - Aachen, Germany
Duration: 9 Sept 201923 Sept 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Congress on Acoustics
Volume2019-September
ISSN (Print)2226-7808
ISSN (Electronic)2415-1599

Conference

Conference23rd International Congress on Acoustics: Integrating 4th EAA Euroregio, ICA 2019
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityAachen
Period9/09/1923/09/19

Keywords

  • Genetic algorithm
  • Loudspeaker
  • Optimisation
  • Piezoelectic plates
  • Radiation

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