Recent studies of infrasound from industrial sources

Authors

  • William J. Gastmeier HGC Engineering, 2000 Argentia Rd., Plaza 1, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P7, Canada
  • Brian Howe HGC Engineering, 2000 Argentia Rd., Plaza 1, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P7, Canada

Keywords:

Electric generators, Hydraulic machinery, Hydraulic motors, Renewable energy resources, Turbines, Wind turbines, Industrial sources, Infrasound, Measurement methods, Physical effects, Reciprocating engines, Wind energies, Wind power projects, Wind turbine generators

Abstract

HGC Engineering investigated infrasound at several wind power projects and prepared a summary document for the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) in 2007. HGC Engineering also investigated three additional situations involving the perception of infrasound by individuals. These situations involved the measurement of infrasound sources, using refined measurement methods, determining the physical effects of infrasound at neighboring receptors and the manner in which infrasound was perceived by neighbors. The sources included wind turbines, as large reciprocating engine used for power generation, and an industrial sieve used to shift material. Several sets of measurements were sequentially performed with and without wind turbine generators operating.

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Published

2008-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Gastmeier WJ, Howe B. Recent studies of infrasound from industrial sources. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2008 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Oct. 4];36(3):58-9. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/2036

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2008)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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