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Main Authors: Hamedi, Mohsen, Vermeire, Brian
Format: Preprint
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.05709
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author Hamedi, Mohsen
Vermeire, Brian
author_facet Hamedi, Mohsen
Vermeire, Brian
contents This study presents a shape optimization framework that combines a Flux Reconstruction (FR) spatial discretization, Large Eddy Simulation (LES), the Ffowcs-Williams and Hawkings (FW-H) formulation, and the gradient-free Mesh Adaptive Direct Search (MADS) optimization algorithm. We emphasize the necessity of duplicating the data surface to achieve accurate far-field noise prediction in spanwise periodic problems using the FW-H formulation. The proposed parallel implementation of the optimization framework ensures consistent runtime per optimization iteration, regardless of the number of design parameters, thereby addressing a common limitation of many gradient-free algorithms. The framework is demonstrated through far-field aeroacoustic shape optimization of NACA 4-digit airfoils at a Reynolds number of $23,000$. The objective function minimizes the Overall Sound Pressure Level (OASPL) at a far-field observer positioned $10$ unit chords below the trailing edge, while preserving the mean lift coefficient and reducing the mean drag coefficient. The optimized airfoil achieves an OASPL reduction of $5.9~dB$ and over $14\%$ decrease in mean drag, while maintaining the mean lift coefficient. These results underscore the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed approach for practical shape optimization applications.
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spellingShingle Far-Field Aeroacoustic Shape Optimization Using Large Eddy Simulation
Hamedi, Mohsen
Vermeire, Brian
Fluid Dynamics
This study presents a shape optimization framework that combines a Flux Reconstruction (FR) spatial discretization, Large Eddy Simulation (LES), the Ffowcs-Williams and Hawkings (FW-H) formulation, and the gradient-free Mesh Adaptive Direct Search (MADS) optimization algorithm. We emphasize the necessity of duplicating the data surface to achieve accurate far-field noise prediction in spanwise periodic problems using the FW-H formulation. The proposed parallel implementation of the optimization framework ensures consistent runtime per optimization iteration, regardless of the number of design parameters, thereby addressing a common limitation of many gradient-free algorithms. The framework is demonstrated through far-field aeroacoustic shape optimization of NACA 4-digit airfoils at a Reynolds number of $23,000$. The objective function minimizes the Overall Sound Pressure Level (OASPL) at a far-field observer positioned $10$ unit chords below the trailing edge, while preserving the mean lift coefficient and reducing the mean drag coefficient. The optimized airfoil achieves an OASPL reduction of $5.9~dB$ and over $14\%$ decrease in mean drag, while maintaining the mean lift coefficient. These results underscore the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed approach for practical shape optimization applications.
title Far-Field Aeroacoustic Shape Optimization Using Large Eddy Simulation
topic Fluid Dynamics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.05709