Investigation and evaluation of adaptive algorithms for multichannel active noise control system

• Main Author: Zhang, Runsheng
• Other Authors: Gan Woon Seng
• Format: Thesis-Master by Coursework
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/169903
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This dissertation focuses on the investigation and evaluation of adaptive algorithms for multichannel active noise control system. The aim of the research is to investigate the effectiveness of the FxLMS algorithm and the pre-trained control filter in attenuating various types of noise. The study begins with a comprehensive review of the existing literature on active noise control, highlighting the significance of noise reduction in different applications. The theoretical foundations of the FxLMS algorithm and the pre-trained control filter are then presented, including their underlying principles and mathematical formulations. Through a comprehensive analysis, a clear understanding of these methods is established. To assess the performance of the FxLMS algorithm and the pre-trained control filter, extensive simulation experiments are conducted using real-world noise signals. The experiments include scenarios such as aircraft noise, traffic noise, and mixed noise. The results of the simulations are used to compare the noise reduction capabilities of the two methods and to evaluate their effectiveness under different noise conditions. The findings indicate that the FxLMS algorithm exhibits remarkable noise reduction performance. It demonstrates a strong ability to track and respond quickly to varying noise patterns. In the initial stages of noise reduction, the pre-trained control filter shows better performance. However, as time progresses, the FxLMS algorithm consistently achieves higher average noise reduction levels compared to the pre-trained control filter. Additionally, the FxLMS algorithm shows faster responsiveness during transitional periods when noise characteristics change. These findings contribute to the field of noise control and provide valuable insights for designing efficient noise reduction systems.