Overview

Actran AeroAcoustics is a specialized module within the Actran software suite, designed to accurately and efficiently predict noise generated by turbulent flows. By utilizing results from unsteady flow simulations conducted with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes such as MSC's SC/Tetra™, Fluent™, Star-CD™, StarCCM+™, Powerflow™, and OpenFOAM™, Actran AeroAcoustics computes aerodynamic noise sources. It then calculates the acoustic propagation from these sources, providing users with detailed acoustic results, including noise levels and directivity.

Features and Capabilities

• Integration with CFD Results: Seamlessly utilizes unsteady flow simulation data from various CFD codes to compute aerodynamic noise sources.
• Comprehensive Acoustic Analysis: Calculates acoustic propagation from aerodynamic sources, delivering detailed results such as noise levels and directivity.
• Advanced Aeroacoustic Modeling: Employs sophisticated algorithms to model noise generation mechanisms in turbulent flows accurately.
• Versatile Application Range: Applicable to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics, for designing quieter systems and improving user comfort.
• User-Friendly Interface: Provides an intuitive graphical user interface for setting up simulations, processing CFD data, and analyzing acoustic results.
• Compatibility with Multiple CFD Codes: Supports integration with CFD tools such as MSC's SC/Tetra™, Fluent™, Star-CD™, StarCCM+™, Powerflow™, and OpenFOAM™, enhancing flexibility in simulation workflows.
• Detailed Acoustic Metrics: Offers comprehensive acoustic metrics, including sound pressure levels, frequency spectra, and directivity patterns, aiding in thorough noise analysis.
• Optimization Capabilities: Assists in optimizing designs for noise reduction by allowing engineers to test various configurations and materials virtually.
• High-Performance Computing Support: Capable of leveraging high-performance computing resources to handle complex simulations efficiently.
• Comprehensive Documentation and Support: Provides extensive documentation and access to technical support to assist users in effectively utilizing the software.