Predicting HVAC noise outdoors.

Author(s) : MOISEEV N.

Type of article: Article

Summary

For outdoor HVAC systems, noise generated by equipment such as fans, air-cooled chillers, dry-coolers, pumps, and cooling towers needs to be predicted at a receiver location. The factors that play a role in predicting the ultimate sound level heard at a site from HVAC equipment include application of manufacturers' sound data, location effects, source noise control, and outdoor sound propagation.

Details

  • Original title: Predicting HVAC noise outdoors.
  • Record ID : 2004-0324
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 45 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2003/04

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