Experimental characterization of noise and vibration sources in a refrigerator

Author (s): Zárate,R.; Poblet-Puig,J.; Ortega,M. and López-Parra,M.
Journal: Noise Control Engineering Journal

Volume: 69
Pages: 477 – 489
Date: 2021

Abstract:
The sources of noise and vibration of a refrigerator are characterized by means of laboratory measurements. Three different elements are considered: compressor, evaporator fan, and condenser fan. Both, the radiated acoustic energy and the mechanical power injected to the refrigerator structure are measured. Acoustic intensity maps on the refrigerator faces at different frequencies are also provided They are helpful in visualizing the more problematic zones in terms of noise emission. The devices are tested in vacuo or working inside the refrigerator. The provided information can be used as input data for vibroacoustic simulation models such as Statistical Energy Analysis. It is also of interest in order to improve the refrigerator acoustic design.

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Bibtex:

@article{zarate-ZPOL:2021,
  title={Case study: Experimental characterization of noise and vibration sources in a refrigerator},
  author={Z{\'a}rate Espinosa, R. and Poblet-Puig, J. and Ortega Bre{\~n}a, M. and L{\'o}pez Parra, M.},
  journal={Noise Control Engineering Journal},
  volume={69},
  number={6},
  pages={477--489},
  year={2021},
  publisher={Institute of Noise Control Engineering}
}