Manufacturers' Sound Data – Application Experiences

Authors

  • Pier-Gui Lalonde Integral DX Engineering Ltd., CA
  • Gregory E. Clunis Integral DX Engineering Ltd., CA

Abstract

In our practice we are regularly provided with manufacturers' sound data, and use it to predict environmental noise levels at noise-sensitive receptors. Frequently we are then able to measure sound pressure levels of the new equipment once installed, allowing us to validate the manufacturer data. This paper discusses the diversity of sound level information that we are given, and presents comparisons between manufacturers' data and measured sound pressure/power levels. Often we find good agreement, sometimes within plus minus 1 dB, and most of the time within plus minus 3 dB. However, there are outliers. Possible causes for the outliers are discussed.

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Published

2023-10-09

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Lalonde P-G, Clunis GE. Manufacturers’ Sound Data – Application Experiences. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 9 [cited 2024 Apr. 27];51(3):162-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/4110

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 3 (2023): Proceedings of Acoustics Week in Canada 2023 Conference

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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