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Conference Paper

Discovering Significant FE Model Parameters with Orthogonal Array Experimental Design

Authors: Pettman, Simon

AES Conference: UK 13th Conference: Microphones & Loudspeakers · Paper MAL-17 · March 1998

Abstract

This paper demonstrates the considerable advantages of using experimental design to establish the parameter sensitivity in a FEA loudspeaker model. The experimental design process has enabled the analysis of a large number of control factors and their interactions in a small number of tests. It has helped to identify the 'vital' significant control factors that affect the on-axis SPL transfer function of a loudspeaker in an infinite baffle. Applying experimental design to FEA is advocated as a major step forward in improving the fidelity of the model and data interpretation. It is proposed that the engineering lessons learnt here will be broadly applicable to similar speaker designs.

Details

Published in
AES Conference: UK 13th Conference: Microphones & Loudspeakers
Paper number
MAL-17
Publication date
March 6, 1998
Session subject
Microphones & Loudspeakers
Affiliation
Goodmans Loudspeakers, Havant, U.K. (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper