Abstract Noise emitted by a vacuum cleaner suction unit consists of airborne and structure-borne noise. The airborne noise is generated mainly by the turbo blower and the structure-borne noise is generated mainly by the driving electric motor. The structure-borne noise depends on the suction unit design and on operating conditions, and is especially distinct at partial flow rates when rotating stall and surge appear. Among geometrical parameters, the stator of the blower and the electric motor, or metal shield if any, have the greatest effect on the structure-borne noise. Therefore, in this part of the paper, the effects of vibrations of the electric motor structure on the noise characteristics have been measured and analysed at the design and off-design operation. The contribution of structure-borne sound to the total sound pressure level becomes relatively less important at higher flow rates and with a vaned diffuser built-in the blower.
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