TY - GEN A1 - Neubauer, Moritz A1 - Pohl, Michael A1 - Kucher, Michael A1 - Böhm, Robert A1 - Höschler, Klaus A1 - Modler, Niels T1 - DMA of TPU Films and the Modelling of Their Viscoelastic Properties for Noise Reduction in Jet Engines T2 - Polymers N2 - Due to current developments in jet engine design, the acoustic performance of conventional acoustic liners needs to be improved with respect to lower frequency spectrums and broadband absorption. In this context, the present study aimed to determine the viscoelastic material properties of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film for targeted application in novel acoustic liners with integrated film material for enhanced noise reduction. Therefore, a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) was performed to determine these viscoelastic material properties. Based on the acquired data, the time-temperature shift (TTS) was applied to obtain the material’s temperature- and frequency-dependent mechanical properties. In this regard, the William-Landel-Ferry (WLF) method and an alternative polynomial approach determining the shift factors were investigated and compared. Furthermore, a generalized Maxwell model—so-called Prony-series—with and without pre-smoothing utilizing of a fractional rheological model was applied to approximate the measured storage and loss modulus and to provide a material model that can be used in finite element analyses. Finally, the results were discussed concerning the application of the films in acoustic liners under the conditions of a standard flight cycle and the applied loads. The present investigations thus provide a method for characterizing polymer materials, approximating their mechanical behavior for vibration applications at different ambient temperatures and enabling the identification of their operational limits during the application in acoustic liners. Y1 - 2022 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14235285 SN - 2073-4360 VL - 14 IS - 23 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Neubauer, Moritz A1 - Genßler, Julia A1 - Radmann, Vincent A1 - Kohlenberg, Fleming A1 - Pohl, Michael A1 - Böhme, Kurt A1 - Knobloch, Karsten A1 - Sarradj, Ennes A1 - Höschler, Klaus A1 - Modler, Niels A1 - Enghardt, Lars T1 - Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Novel Acoustic Liners and Their Design for Aero-Engine Applications T2 - Aerospace N2 - This paper presents a combined experimental and numerical investigation on a novel liner concept for enhanced low-frequency and broadband acoustic attenuation. In particular, two different realizations, derived from conventional Helmholtz resonators (HR) and plate resonators (PR) are investigated, which both deploy flexible materials with material inherent damping. In this context, a comprehensive experimental investigation was carried out focusing the identification and evaluation of various geometric parameters and material properties on the acoustics dissipation and related properties of various materials in a simplified setup of a single Helmholtz resonator with flexible walls (FHR concept). Furthermore, a parameter study based on analytical models was performed for both liner concepts, taking into account material as well as geometric parameters and their effects on transmission loss. In addition, design concepts that enable cylindrical or otherwise curved liner structures and the corresponding manufacturing technologies are presented, while considering essential structural features such as drainage. With respect to the potential application in jet engines, a structural–mechanical analysis considering the relevant load cases to compare and discuss the mechanical performance of a classical HR and the FHR concept liner is presented. Finally, both concepts are evaluated and possible challenges and potentials for further implementation are described. Y1 - 2023 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10010005 SN - 2226-4310 VL - 10 IS - 1 ER -