The use of Herschel–Quincke tubes to improve the efficiency of lined ducts

Abstract The scattering matrix results of Herschel–Quincke (HQ) resonators installed in combination with an acoustic liner (HQ-Liners) are presented in this paper. This approach aims at controlling both tonal and broadband noise to improve the liner efficiency. It uses circumferential arrays of Herschel–Quincke tubes on a main duct in a serial association with a locally reacting liner of known impedance. Results for the scattering matrix of this system are deduced from an analytical model and compared with experimental and numerical data showing a good agreement. Analysis of the scattering matrix coefficients points out the modal conversion properties that depend on the number of HQ tubes along the circumference. Results of the transmission loss show that the choice of an optimal HQ configuration with respect to the liner properties can substantially improve the liner efficiency.