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Fan Noise Parameters dialog box

Modeling Object
Name Defines the modeling object name.
Label Specifies a unique numerical identifier for the modeling object.
Properties
Description Lets you enter a brief description. Click to open a text editor where you can enter a longer description.
Card Name Displays the name of the Simcenter Nastran bulk entry.
Fan Parameters
RPM Sets the fan rotation speed.
Fan Type Specifies the fan type components.Tonal ComponentsFlow interaction with only one blade surface. Calculates only the tonal component noise.Note: When using Tonal Components, all fan blades will have the same perfectly periodic loading.Tonal And Broadband ComponentsFlow interaction with all fan blades. Calculates the combined tonal and broadband noise.Note: When using Tonal And Broadband Components, each blade may have unequal loading.
Tonal Parameters
Number of Blades Appears when Fan Type is set to Tonal Components.Sets the number of fan blades.
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Fan Noise Parameters dialog box, Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

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