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Tag Archive: Acoustics Enclosures

  1. Acoustic Solutions to Portable and Standby Power Generators

    January 30, 2020 8:31 pm Leave a Comment

    A dangerous, yet easily overlooked problem in the power generation industry is the noise produced by standby and portable generators and turbines. This type of equipment can produce excessive amounts of noise and heat, eventually causing damage to the surrounding area, reducing the lifespan of the equipment, and creating an unsafe working environment. Acoustic enclosures offer an ideal solution to counteract these problems, along with improving customer acceptance and marketability.

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    Equipment That Requires Sound Absorption

    The severity of noise pollution created by generators can vary depending on a number of factors. Motor size, the type of exhaust system, and the style of radiator fan installed can all impact the level of sound put out by a generator. Standby generators can produce noise up to 80  decibels or above, causing damage to equipment over time and posing potential health and safety risks for operators.

    While the intensity of sound can vary depending on the generator, the causes of the sound are generally the same on most power generation equipment. These sources include:

    • Engine noise
    • Engine exhaust
    • Turbulent airflow caused by cooling fans
    • Alternator noise

    Sound may be dampened considerably on power generation equipment by creating a weighted barrier to line the sheet metal enclosure of the generator. A decoupled weighted barrier may also be used for generator noise reduction, which involves the addition of decoupling foam to the barrier before installation.

    To ensure that power generation equipment continues working safely and effectively, it is important to provide several openings in a generator sound enclosure for heat and exhaust to be released. These openings also enable air flow to the machine. If heat isn’t properly released, it will eventually damage equipment.

    While these openings are vital for the functionality of your equipment, they reduce the efficacy of the barriers by allowing some of the sound waves to escape. To absorb sound that can’t be controlled with sound dampening liners, operators can incorporate acoustic absorbers as a lining for louvers or to create a tortuous path for airflow to absorb the noise before it escapes.

    Solutions for Portable and Standby Generators

    Acoustic control systems for portable or standby generators come in a variety of different types of material. They are built out of composite layers of foam, vinyl, and fiber and work by blocking, deflecting, or dampening the sound waves being created by the generator. This generator soundproofing material protects the workspace and ensures the longevity of equipment. These treatments are straightforward and easy to install. Typically, they are flexible and come with an adhesive that simply requires sticking them in the right place.

    Request Your Custom Noise Pollution Solution Today

    Technicon Acoustics is dedicated to helping solve your noise pollution problems. We’re involved in the process every step of the way—we design, develop, manufacture, and deliver every single part you need. Our products are specifically designed to isolate sound and thermal energy, and to absorb or block the vibrations that cause damage and noise pollution. We can customize our solutions to specifically target the sound frequencies impacting your operation.

    Our team is made up of engineering, manufacturing, and administrative professionals who combine their expertise to make sure every one of your expectations is met and exceeded. We make use of the most up-to-date technologies and industry knowledge, and do all of our work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. To find out more about how we can provide you with custom solutions, request a quote today.

     

  2. The Importance of Acoustic Enclosure Treatments

    December 9, 2019 7:34 pm Leave a Comment

    Loud noises are not just distracting or uncomfortable for workers—they pose serious safety risks that lead to hearing loss. Reducing noise with acoustic enclosure treatments is an important element in creating a healthy work environment and facilitating employee productivity. These enclosures reliably reduce, minimize, or eliminate noise from specific sources in countless industrial environments.

    Benefits of Acoustic Enclosures for Noise Reduction

    Industrial machinery often exceeds allowable noise levels, but acoustic enclosures used in industrial environments facilitate noise reduction in compliance with federal, state, and local statutory limits. Noise enclosure treatments provide a number of benefits, including:

    • Measurable noise reduction, from 15dB(A) to 50dB(A)
    • Noise reduction for air inlet drive on combustion engines
    • Acoustic level reduction of combustion engine exhaust removal
    • Availability for indoor or outdoor applications

    Applications for Acoustic Enclosures

    Acoustic enclosures are present in a variety of facilities across a broad range of industries, applying noise reduction or elimination solutions to common noise pollution issues. Some examples include:

    Mobile electric power generator for emergency situations.

    Outdoor Generator Enclosures

    Outdoor generator enclosures reduce damaging frequencies from continuous engine noise. Though many portable generators integrate adequate levels of sound reduction, most industrial generators produce noise levels well in excess of OSHA’s permissible exposure limit (PEL). OSHA currently allows 90dB over a period of eight hours and only two hours of exposure to 100dB.

    Transformer Enclosures

    While transformers may not generate loud or intense noise, they do produce noise at a continuously damaging frequency. Transformer enclosures minimize the continuous humming and high-frequency noises commonly associated with this equipment.

    Noise Reduction Solutions from Technicon Acoustics

    Technicon Acoustics is an industry leader in the production of acoustic solutions for original equipment manufacturers throughout North America. We design, develop, manufacture, and deliver components and materials that block, absorb, and/or isolate acoustic and thermal energy. We incorporate the most advanced materials, systems, processes, and technologies within our state-of-the-art facility in order to meet or exceed the expectations of our customers.

    Our customers rely on us to provide adequate acoustic absorption materials and noise isolation in a broad range of industries and applications, such as:

    • Power generation equipment
    • Transportation and specialty vehicles
    • Medical devices and equipment
    • Construction and agriculture equipment
    • Air compressors
    • Marine craft

    Contact us for more information about the acoustic enclosure treatment solutions provided by Technicon Acoustics or request a quote from one of our acoustics experts.

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