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In this paper we present a novel approach to reducing blade-rate noise of axial-flow fans. By using magnetic bearings as a noise control actuator, it is possible to collocate the anti-noise source with the disturbance noise source. This approach allows for global noise reduction throughout the sound field. A DC motor connected to a fan by a short rigid shaft was used to demonstrate this approach. The shaft was supported in the radial and axial directions by magnetic bearings. The bearings provide position control of the shaft and fan; this position control can be used to vibrate the fan at a desired frequency and amplitude. Controlled vibration of the fan allows its use as a speaker in an active noise control scheme. Noise control was implemented on a dedicated digital signal processor using a least mean square algorithm. The output of the noise control algorithm supplies the position commands for the magnetic bearing controller. Experimental data showed that by actuating the axial thrust bearing, the noise output of a fan could be reduced by 4 dB at the error microphone, and 3 dB at points away from the error microphone.

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Noise control actuator active magnetic bearings active noise control fan noise

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Active Control of Axial-flow Fan Noise Using Magnetic Bearings

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