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Novel Advances in Noise and Vibration Control

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Acoustics and Vibrations".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 4126

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Zhiwei Guo

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Associate Professor, School of Marine Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China
Interests: noise prediction; noise and vibration control
Prof. Dr. Jing Liu

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School of Marine Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
Interests: dynamics; vibrations; acoustics; fault diagnosis; power loss
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Dr. Ting Wang

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School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
Interests: acoustic metamaterials; structural sound; vibration control
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Vibration and sound are widely present physical phenomena in nature, which can be utilized by humans. However, they can also have negative effects. Vibration is one of the causes of structural damage and reduced lifespan in engineering. Meanwhile, excessive vibration will also lead to a decrease in the efficiency, quality, and accuracy of machines and instruments. In addition, mechanical structure vibration is usually the main cause of radiated noise. People who work in poor-vibration and -noise environments for a long time can develop various illnesses. Therefore, studying vibration and noise control methods is of great significance for ensuring industrial production and building a harmonious living environment for residents.

At present, many methods for vibration and noise reduction have been developed, such as vibration isolation, vibration absorption, vibration damping, sound insulation, sound absorption, and active control. With the development of new technologies, the use of acoustic metamaterials, phononic crystals, acoustic metasurfaces, and acoustic black holes for vibration and noise control has also received widespread attention from scholars. In addition, various other vibration and noise reduction methods have also gradually emerged in recent years.

This Special Issue aims to bring together first-class articles in the field of noise and vibration control. Theoretical, numerical, and experimental studies on vibration and noise control in airborne or underwater environments are all welcomed. We hope this topic can attract widespread attention and have a beneficial impact on the field of noise and vibration control. The potential topics include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Reviews of specific noise and vibration control methods;
  • Algorithms for active/passive noise/vibration control;
  • New insights into vibration isolation, vibration absorption, and vibration damping;
  • New insights into sound insulation and sound absorption;
  • Acoustic metamaterials, phononic crystals, acoustic metasurfaces, and acoustic black holes;
  • Airborne noise control and underwater noise control.

Dr. Zhiwei Guo
Prof. Dr. Jing Liu
Dr. Ting Wang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • vibration control
  • noise control
  • airborne noise
  • underwater noise
  • active/passive control

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Acoustic Noise of Induction Motor Drive with Voltage-Source Inverter by Random Space Vector PWM: Simulation and Experimentation Analysis
by Bouyahi Henda and Adel Khedher
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(9), 4646; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15094646 - 23 Apr 2025
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The discrete tonal bands generated by an electric machine stator current spectrum for the fixed Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) control have side effects on the acoustic noise and vibration. Thus, reducing the magnitude of dominant harmonics and spreading the harmonic spectrum [...] Read more.
The discrete tonal bands generated by an electric machine stator current spectrum for the fixed Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) control have side effects on the acoustic noise and vibration. Thus, reducing the magnitude of dominant harmonics and spreading the harmonic spectrum provide a remedy for this problem. A well-established concept has involved the application of the randomized Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) strategy in power converters to spread the power spectrum of the stator current to minimize its amplitude. Therefore, Random SVPWM (RSVPWM) is a new switching method applied for power converters. For the control of the three-phase inverter, three different RSVPWM approaches are suggested: Random Switching Frequency (RSF), Random Zero Vector (RZV) and Random Pulse Position (RPP). This paper investigates the effect of the fixed and random SVPWM strategies on acoustic noise emitted by an Induction Machine (IM) fed by a three-phase inverter. Simulation results exhibit the validity and efficiency of the RSF_SVPWM strategy to reduce sideband harmonics at different modulation indexes. The proposed PWM strategies evaluate the results of the equivalent experiments on an IM fed by a two-level voltage source inverter. The experimental results of the harmonic current and acoustic noise spectra demonstrate also that the acoustic noise is attenuated and dispersed totally for the proposed RSF_SVPWM compared to the RZV_SVPWM and, RPP_SVPWM strategies and the random PWM modulation. Full article
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Structure Design and Optimization of MRE Vibration Isolator
by Shuaijun Wang, Yi Zhao, Han Lei, Shaomin Li, Hao Fang and Dahua Ye
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(24), 11755; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142411755 - 17 Dec 2024
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As an intelligent component, the high-performance MRE vibration isolator has great advantages, such as a wide vibration isolation frequency range and good performance in semi-active vibration reduction applications. In order to develop high-performance MRE devices, Firstly, this paper makes use of the advantages [...] Read more.
As an intelligent component, the high-performance MRE vibration isolator has great advantages, such as a wide vibration isolation frequency range and good performance in semi-active vibration reduction applications. In order to develop high-performance MRE devices, Firstly, this paper makes use of the advantages of real-time tracking/away from external excitation frequency of MRE devices, analyzes the working mode of MRE, and designs a shear MRE vibration isolator based on airborne equipment. Secondly, the material selection and magnetic circuit analysis of the MRE are also completed, and the magnetic field in the MRE region is maximized under the same input energy, thus improving the working efficiency of the MRE isolator. Finally, the relationship between magnetic induction intensity and structural size variables is established by the finite element method and the structural dimensionless method. Based on COMSOL multi-physics simulation software (version 6.0), the global optimization is carried out, the results show that the optimal solution satisfying the comprehensive index of optimal vibration isolation performance of the MRE isolator is obtained, then the structural parameters of the isolator are optimized, and its magnetic control performance is improved. The MRE vibration isolator designed in this paper meets the vibration isolation requirements of airborne optical equipment and has certain engineering application value. Full article
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New Mixed Skyhook and Displacement–Velocity Control for Improving the Effectiveness of Vibration Isolation in the Lateral Suspension System of a Railway Vehicle
by Yaojung Shiao and Tan-Linh Huynh
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(24), 11680; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142411680 - 14 Dec 2024
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Demands for increasing the velocity and load carrying capacity of railway vehicles are a challenge to the passive suspension systems used for isolating the lateral vibrations of the carbody of a railway vehicle, especially under a wide range of vibration frequencies. Semiactive suspension [...] Read more.
Demands for increasing the velocity and load carrying capacity of railway vehicles are a challenge to the passive suspension systems used for isolating the lateral vibrations of the carbody of a railway vehicle, especially under a wide range of vibration frequencies. Semiactive suspension systems, especially systems with a magnetorheological damper (MRD), have been investigated as promising alternatives. Many control algorithms have been developed for fine-tuning the damping force generated by MRDs, but they have been ineffective in isolating carbody vibrations at or around the resonance frequencies of the carbody and bogie. This study aims to develop a mixed control algorithm for a new skyhook (SH) control and a new displacement–velocity (DV) control to improve the effectiveness of vibration isolation in resonance frequency regions while producing high performance across the remaining frequencies. The damping coefficient of the new SH controller depends on the vibration velocity of the components of the suspension system and the skyhook damping variable, whereas that of the new DV controller depends on the velocity and displacement of the components of the suspension system and the stiffness variable. The values of the skyhook damping variable and stiffness variable were identified from the vibration velocity of the carbody using the trial and error method. The results of a numerical simulation problem indicated that the proposed control method worked effectively at low frequencies, similar to the conventional SH–DV controller, whereas it significantly improved ride comfort at high frequencies; at the resonance frequency of the bogie (14.6 Hz), in particular, it reduced the vibration velocity and acceleration of the carbody by 50.85% and 45.39%, respectively, compared with the conventional mixed SH–DV controller. The simplicity and high performance of the new mixed SH–DV control algorithm makes it a promising tool to be applied to the semiactive suspension of railway vehicles in real-world applications. Full article
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Experimental Investigation of Tensile, Shear, and Compression Behavior of Additional Plate Damping Structures with Entangled Metallic Wire Material
by Longqi Cai, Yiwan Wu, Yu Tang, Tong Lu, Jiasong Liang and Zhaowen Li
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(22), 10114; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142210114 - 5 Nov 2024
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To fulfill the vibration damping requirements of plate structures under complex conditions, additional damping structures with entangled metallic wire material (EMWM) are proposed based on the excellent physical properties of EMWM. A batch of specimens with different filament diameters, densities, and thicknesses are [...] Read more.
To fulfill the vibration damping requirements of plate structures under complex conditions, additional damping structures with entangled metallic wire material (EMWM) are proposed based on the excellent physical properties of EMWM. A batch of specimens with different filament diameters, densities, and thicknesses are prepared. The stiffness and loss factors are taken as the evaluation indexes, and orthogonal tests are conducted to obtain the tensile, shear, and compression properties. The results show that the optimal parameter combinations can be obtained through orthogonal tests. For the specimens with optimal parameter combinations, the mechanical tests under different loading rates and loading displacements are carried out. With the increase in loading rate, the tensile and shear forces appear to display fracture failure in advance, and the compression performance is stable without significant changes. The change rule under each mechanical test is explored using the stiffness and loss factor evaluation index. It provides a reference for the analysis of the preparation parameters of subsequent additional damping structures with EMWM. Full article
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An Ultra-Thin Composite Metasurface with Hybrid-Damping Modes for Broadband Sound Absorption
by Chongrui Liu, Zexiang Xie and Xiaoli Liu
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(20), 9290; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209290 - 12 Oct 2024
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In this paper, we proposed an ultra-thin composite metasurface for broadband sound absorption, in which a compound Helmholtz structure and porous materials are coupled in a parallel-series arrangement. The Helmholtz structure comprises multiple compound cells with hybrid-damping modes, in which the over-damping and [...] Read more.
In this paper, we proposed an ultra-thin composite metasurface for broadband sound absorption, in which a compound Helmholtz structure and porous materials are coupled in a parallel-series arrangement. The Helmholtz structure comprises multiple compound cells with hybrid-damping modes, in which the over-damping and matched-damping impedance are integrated for a lower and broader absorption spectrum. By coupling the porous materials, the metasurface obtains above 85% average absorption over 750–10,000 Hz with a thickness of 31 mm, and the performance below 1600 Hz is significantly enhanced compared to the pure porous materials. This metasurface could possess broad applications in modern equipment considering its extraordinary absorption and compact structure. Full article
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