Loudspeaker cabinet design by topology optimization
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Published:2023-12-01
Issue:1
Volume:13
Page:
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ISSN:2045-2322
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Container-title:Scientific Reports
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Sci Rep
Author:
Bokhari Ahmad H.,Berggren Martin,Noreland Daniel,Wadbro Eddie
Abstract
AbstractUsing material distribution-based topology optimization, we optimize the bandpass design of a loudspeaker cabinet targeting low frequencies. The objective is to maximize the loudspeaker’s output power for a single frequency as well as a range of frequencies. To model the loudspeaker’s performance, we combine a linear electromechanical transducer model with a computationally efficient hybrid 2D–3D model for sound propagation. The adjoint variable approach computes the gradients of the objective function with respect to the design variables, and the Method of Moving Asymptotes (MMA) solves the topology optimization problem. To manage intermediate values of the material indicator function, a quadratic penalty is added to the objective function, and a non-linear filter is used to obtain a mesh independent design. By carefully selecting the target frequency range, we can guide the optimization algorithm to successfully generate a loudspeaker design with the required bandpass character. To the best of our knowledge, this study constitutes the first successful attempt to design the interior structure of a loudspeaker cabinet using topology optimization.
Funder
Higher Education Commision, Pakistan
Swedish strategic research programme eSSENCE
Vetenskapsrådet
Swedish National Infrastructure for Computing
Karlstad University
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Multidisciplinary
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