Response Prediction and Experimental Validation of Vibration Noise in the Conveyor Trough of a Combine Harvester

The noise generated by combine harvesters during operation has drawn growing attention, particularly that of the conveying trough shell, whose noise generation mechanism remains unclear. This study investigated the vibration radiation noise characteristics of conveying troughs by analyzing a chain s...

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Main Authors: Jianpeng Jing, Guangen Yan, Zhong Tang, Shuren Chen, Runzhi Liang, Yuxuan Chen, Xiaoying He
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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author Jianpeng Jing
Guangen Yan
Zhong Tang
Shuren Chen
Runzhi Liang
Yuxuan Chen
Xiaoying He
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Guangen Yan
Zhong Tang
Shuren Chen
Runzhi Liang
Yuxuan Chen
Xiaoying He
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description The noise generated by combine harvesters during operation has drawn growing attention, particularly that of the conveying trough shell, whose noise generation mechanism remains unclear. This study investigated the vibration radiation noise characteristics of conveying troughs by analyzing a chain system with 83 links using numerical simulation and experimental validation. A dynamic model of the conveyor chain system was developed, and the time domain reaction force at the bearing support was used as excitation for the trough shell’s finite element model. Modal and harmonic response analyses were performed to obtain the vibration response, which served as an acoustic boundary input for the LMS Virtual Lab. The indirect boundary element method was used to compute the radiated noise, achieving coupled modeling of chain system vibration and trough shell noise. Simulation results revealed that the maximum radiated noise occurred at approximately 112 Hz, closely matching experimental data. Comparative analysis of transmitted noise at 500 Hz and 700 Hz showed acoustic power levels of 98.4 dB and 109.52 dB, respectively. Results indicate that transmitted noise dominates over structural radiation in energy contribution, highlighting it as the primary noise path. This work offers a validated prediction model and supports noise control design for combine harvester conveying troughs.
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spelling doaj-art-b5cb9df9056a43bc8c143cbb3b8b9b352025-08-20T01:57:04ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722025-05-011510109910.3390/agriculture15101099Response Prediction and Experimental Validation of Vibration Noise in the Conveyor Trough of a Combine HarvesterJianpeng Jing0Guangen Yan1Zhong Tang2Shuren Chen3Runzhi Liang4Yuxuan Chen5Xiaoying He6College of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaXinjiang Production and Construction Corps Fourth Division Chuangjin Agricultural Development Group Co., Kokdala 835219, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaCollege of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaThe noise generated by combine harvesters during operation has drawn growing attention, particularly that of the conveying trough shell, whose noise generation mechanism remains unclear. This study investigated the vibration radiation noise characteristics of conveying troughs by analyzing a chain system with 83 links using numerical simulation and experimental validation. A dynamic model of the conveyor chain system was developed, and the time domain reaction force at the bearing support was used as excitation for the trough shell’s finite element model. Modal and harmonic response analyses were performed to obtain the vibration response, which served as an acoustic boundary input for the LMS Virtual Lab. The indirect boundary element method was used to compute the radiated noise, achieving coupled modeling of chain system vibration and trough shell noise. Simulation results revealed that the maximum radiated noise occurred at approximately 112 Hz, closely matching experimental data. Comparative analysis of transmitted noise at 500 Hz and 700 Hz showed acoustic power levels of 98.4 dB and 109.52 dB, respectively. Results indicate that transmitted noise dominates over structural radiation in energy contribution, highlighting it as the primary noise path. This work offers a validated prediction model and supports noise control design for combine harvester conveying troughs.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/10/1099agricultural machineryvibrationnoiseexperimentconveyor troughconveyor trough shell
spellingShingle Jianpeng Jing
Guangen Yan
Zhong Tang
Shuren Chen
Runzhi Liang
Yuxuan Chen
Xiaoying He
Response Prediction and Experimental Validation of Vibration Noise in the Conveyor Trough of a Combine Harvester
Agriculture
agricultural machinery
vibration
noise
experiment
conveyor trough
conveyor trough shell
title Response Prediction and Experimental Validation of Vibration Noise in the Conveyor Trough of a Combine Harvester
title_full Response Prediction and Experimental Validation of Vibration Noise in the Conveyor Trough of a Combine Harvester
title_fullStr Response Prediction and Experimental Validation of Vibration Noise in the Conveyor Trough of a Combine Harvester
title_full_unstemmed Response Prediction and Experimental Validation of Vibration Noise in the Conveyor Trough of a Combine Harvester
title_short Response Prediction and Experimental Validation of Vibration Noise in the Conveyor Trough of a Combine Harvester
title_sort response prediction and experimental validation of vibration noise in the conveyor trough of a combine harvester
topic agricultural machinery
vibration
noise
experiment
conveyor trough
conveyor trough shell
url https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/10/1099
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