Acoustic Wave Equation (AWE) Model for Aeroacoustics Simulation

This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the Acoustic Wave Equation (AWE) Model and its applications in aeroacoustics. The course begins with an introduction to the AEM Model, highlighting its advantages over other simulation methods and the motivation behind the Acoustic Wave Solver. You will explore the benefits and formulation of the AWE, as well as important boundary conditions and numerical considerations for the model.

The course then delves into the Kirchhoff Integral Method, discussing its motivation, integral solution, and limitations within Ansys Fluent® fluid simulation software. This includes an overview of the AWE Solver's mesh requirements, setup, and user interface. The final lesson focuses on the practical setup of the AWE Model in Ansys Fluent software, including post-processing techniques.

Learning Outcomes:

Following completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the AWE Model and its advantages over other aeroacoustics methods.
• Explain AWE formulation and boundary condition setup.
• Recognize key numerical considerations for accurate AWE simulations.
• Set up and post-process the AWE Model in Ansys Fluent.
• Apply the AWE Model to a real-world case, including domain setup, meshing, result analysis, and comparison with experimental data.

Please note: These training materials were developed and tested in the 2024R2 release.