Noise Mitigation Techniques Off-Highway Vehicle HVAC Unit

2025-28-0378

10/30/2025

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Noise generated by a vehicle’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system can significantly affect passenger comfort and the overall driving experience. One of the main causes of this noise is resonance, which happens when the operating speed of rotating parts, such as fans or compressors, matches the natural frequency of the ducts or housing. This leads to unwanted noise inside the cabin. A Campbell diagram provides a systematic approach to identifying and analyzing resonance issues. By plotting natural frequencies of system components against their operating speeds, Test engineers can determine the specific points where resonance occurs. Once these points are known, design changes can be made to avoid them—for example, adjusting the blower speed, modifying duct stiffness, or adding damping materials such as foam. In our study, resonance was observed in the HVAC duct at a specific blower speed on the Campbell diagram. To address this, we opted to optimize the duct design instead of changing the blower speed. This approach helped eliminate resonance at that operating point, reducing noise in the cabin. By applying the Campbell diagram tool, HVAC noise can be minimized, resulting in a quieter cabin and an improved driving experience.
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7
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Trivedi, A., Kumar, R., Madaan, A., and Shrivastava, P., "Noise Mitigation Techniques Off-Highway Vehicle HVAC Unit," SAE Technical Paper 2025-28-0378, 2025, .
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Oct 30
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2025-28-0378
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Technical Paper
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English