Design Automotive Exhaust: Headers & Noise Attenuation

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the design of automotive exhaust systems, specifically focusing on headers and calculations related to noise attenuation. Participants share resources and literature that may aid in understanding these design aspects.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests information on automotive exhaust design, particularly headers and noise attenuation calculations.
  • Another participant recommends a paper by Winterbone et al. on manifold design as a valuable resource.
  • A different participant mentions A. Bell's book on performance tuning, noting its relevance to exhaust and intake systems, though not specifically on noise attenuation.
  • A follow-up request for the full title of the Winterbone paper indicates difficulty in locating it through various academic resources.
  • A participant provides the full citation for the Winterbone paper, including publication details.
  • Another participant suggests that the paper may be accessible through Ohiolink.edu for members of certain colleges or universities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of the recommended resources for understanding automotive exhaust design, but there is no consensus on specific methodologies or calculations related to noise attenuation.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express challenges in locating specific academic papers, indicating potential limitations in access to resources or the need for precise bibliographic information.

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Hi, can anyone point me in the direction of some good information relating to the design of automotive exhausts? In particular design of headers and calculations for noise attenuation.

Thanks!
 
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Sure. Winterbone et al published a fantastic paper on the theory of manifold design, which should be a really good step in the right direction. Also Blair's book, "design and simulation of four stroke engines" has some excellent stuff on runner design.
 
brewnog said:
Sure. Winterbone et al published a fantastic paper on the theory of manifold design, which should be a really good step in the right direction. Also Blair's book, "design and simulation of four stroke engines" has some excellent stuff on runner design.

can you give me the full title of the paper? I've had trouble finding it with just the author's name as a search reference. I've tried arxiv, scirus and my university's library to no avail.
 
Yep. It's Winterbone, D.E. and Pearson, R.J. Theory of Engine Manifold Design, Warrendale, PA: SAE 2000
 
It's on Ohiolink.edu if you're college/university is a member.
 

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