External noise from companies and industrial plants
External noise and industrial noise can pose challenges, particularly in areas with dense population and industrial activity. Since noise pollution can have adverse effects on both human health and the environment, conducting noise measurements and establishing noise limits are crucial steps in minimizing these impacts.
In summary, reducing external and industrial noise is a complex task that requires a combination of noise measurement, setting noise limits (an acoustic objective) and implementing appropriate noise reduction measures and products in order to create a more noise-friendly environment.
Noise measurement and noise limits
Noise measurements serve to quantify the existing noise levels emanating from machines, plants, areas or zones. Using sound meters of various types, engineers and experts in acoustics, noise, sound and vibration can accurately assess noise levels, sound pressure and noise spectra.This forms the foundation for determining the necessity of noise reduction measures.
IAC can draw upon a range of proposed solutions. Using software like Soundplan, Odeon, or other acoustic tools, it becomes possible to simulate and calculate the effects of a proposed solution, such as a noise barrier, a silencer, or a noise enclosure.
Noise barriers for industrial plants
Noise barriers, commonly referred to as noise screens, are designed to reduce noise levels by creating a physical barrier between the noise source and the surrounding area. These noise screens come in various sizes and materials, finding common application in industrial plants, in industrial premises, or along roads and railways to mitigate the propagation of noise.
Acoustic gratings
Acoustic gratings, known as Louvers, are also used to address external noise. Built with a special structure designed to absorb and reduce sound energy, Louvers effectively dampen noise. The distinction between a conventional noise barrier and an acoustic grating lies in the fact that the acoustic grating allows for air circulation and ventilation concurrently reducing noise.
Silencers for ventilation systems, exhaust ducts and industrial processes
Silencers function by absorbing sound energy and reducing noise levels through the conversion of acoustic energy into thermal energy. They can be seamlessly integrated into ventilation systems, exhaust ducts, and industrial processes to mitigate the impact of noise on the surroundings, effectively combating industrial noise from these sources. IAC Acoustics offers a variety of solutions, including Ventilation silencers, Valve mufflers and Exhaust silencers.
Noise enclosures for handling industrial noise
Noise enclosures offer a comprehensive solution for managing industrial noise. These noise and machine enclosures completely surround the noise source and, in addition to featuring panels with exceptionally high input attenuation, also include a sound-absorbing interior to absorb and attenuate the noise that may travel within the noise enclosure. They are commonly deployed around larger machines and industrial plants to uphold noise limits and create more comfortable working environments and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
