How to achieve energy efficiency in home refrigeration
Cooling is one of the main sources of energy expenditure in most homes. Air conditioners and refrigerators are responsible for increasing the price of the electricity bill on the hottest days of the year. And, in an increasingly hot planet, the trend is for...
The paths of energy efficiency in refrigeration
Cooling systems are vital for many industries and for everyday life. From temperature control for the industry to refrigerators and home air conditioners, they are equipment that are on for several hours a day. Therefore, the higher the energy efficiency in cooling,...
Architectural acoustics: what is it and why is it important
Architectural acoustics deals with the way sound behaves within some environment, such as a house, building, school, among others. And even if you are not an expert in acoustics, you need to know this concept. This is because architectural acoustics are directly...
Vibroacustica: discover our history
Vibroacustica was born with a focus on acoustics and vibrations, but has since expanded to offer a complete range of mechanical engineering solutions for several different market segments. In this text, we will present the complete story of this evolution, from the...
What is noise pollution and how to fight it?
Noise pollution is a serious problem, especially in big cities. The noise from the streets, buildings, loud music, among many others, is harmful to physical and mental health. Therefore, the search for acoustic comfort is, in addition to an engineering challenge, a...
The future of noise reduction in electric vehicles
Electric motors are not only better for the environment, they are also quieter than combustion engines. This creates some challenges for engineers specializing in acoustics, who need to find new technologies and strategies for noise reduction in electric vehicles....
Neural networks: what they are and how they are used in engineering
As we have already written here on our blog, the present and the future of mechanical engineering are computerized. Neural networks and other forms of Artificial Intelligence are part of our daily lives and help in several stages of our work. Here at Vibroacustica,...
Cellar noise: why does it happen?
The cellar noise is one of the main annoyances for those who appreciate a good wine. After all, nothing more unpleasant than the annoying noise when you want to enjoy a drink, right? Some even say that some cellar models make a noise like Darth Vader does! In other...
Engineering simulation: what it is and how it works
Simulation is a fundamental process used in engineering to evaluate or predict the behavior of a system in a given situation. It can be done in several ways: in a past before computers, it was done through analytical solutions. With the emergence of computers, the...