scholarly journals Noise-silencing technology for upright venting pipe jet noise

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 168781401879481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enbin Liu ◽  
Shanbi Peng ◽  
Tiaowei Yang
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Jet Noise ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Frequency Noise ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Expansion Chamber

When a natural gas transmission and distribution station performs a planned or emergency venting operation, the jet noise produced by the natural gas venting pipe can have an intensity as high as 110 dB, thereby severely affecting the production and living environment. Jet noise produced by venting pipes is a type of aerodynamic noise. This study investigates the mechanism that produces the jet noise and the radiative characteristics of jet noise using a computational fluid dynamics method that combines large eddy simulation with the Ffowcs Williams–Hawkings acoustic analogy theory. The analysis results show that the sound pressure level of jet noise is relatively high, with a maximum level of 115 dB in the low-frequency range (0–1000 Hz), and the sound pressure level is approximately the average level in the frequency range of 1000–4000 Hz. In addition, the maximum and average sound pressure levels of the noise at the same monitoring point both slightly decrease, and the frequency of the occurrence of a maximum sound pressure level decreases as the Mach number at the outlet of the venting pipe increases. An increase in the flow rate can result in a shift from low-frequency to high-frequency noise. Subsequently, this study includes a design of an expansion-chamber muffler that reduces the jet noise produced by venting pipes and an analysis of its effectiveness in reducing noise. The results show that the expansion-chamber muffler designed in this study can effectively reduce jet noise by 10–40 dB and, thus, achieve effective noise prevention and control.

Process and Emergence on the Effects of Infrasonic and Low Frequency Noise on Inhabitants

1989 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoko Nagai ◽  
Masanobu Matsumoto ◽  
Yasukiyo Yamasumi ◽  
Tatsue Shiraishi ◽  
Koh Nishimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Peak Level ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Frequency Noise ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Main Component

To clarify the process and emergence of the effects of infrasonic noise on man, the sound pressure level of infrasonic noise was measured in the area along a superhighway, and its effect on the inhabitants was investigated by the questionnaire method. The results are as follows: (1) The main component frequency of the infrasonic noise was 6.3 Hz. The sound pressure level (L50) of infrasonic noise (1–50 Hz) showed more than 85 dB in the daytime and more than 72 dB in the night time. It's peak level was above 100 dB under the overhead bridge of the superhighway. Indoors, the sound pressure level (L5) of infrasonic noise often went above 75 dB. (2) Answers about the living environment were given by 368 (85.6%) out of 430 families. Those about the condition of health were given by 909 cases (81.7%) out of 1113 cases who were all the inhabitants over 15 years of age. (3) 69.6% of families complained of the shaking of windows and the like. 65.8% of families complained of window rattling. More families complained of the shaking and rattling of windows in the area less than 80m distant from the superhighway, and more families also complained of the disturbance of sleep in that area. (4) The rates of the complaints as to ‘irritating’, have headaches', ‘head feels heavy’, ‘pain in arms or legs’, ‘feel languid’, ‘sleepless’, ‘dizziness’, ‘ringing in the ear’, and ‘difficulty in breathing’, were correlated with the distance from the superhighway. While the rate of complaints as to ‘have stiffness or pain on shoulders’ was highest, it had no relationship with the distance from the superhighway. From these results, it can be concluded that the inhabitants first complained of the shaking and rattling of windows by infrasonic noise, and then became chronically insomniac and excessively wearied by shaking and rattling of long continuance, and finally became highly sensitive to infrasonic noise. This increasing sensitivity might be closely connected with the emergence of the effect of infrasonic noise upon these inhabitants.

A Criterion for Predicting the Annoyance Due to Lower Level Low Frequency Noise

1983 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 160-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Broner ◽  
H.G. Leventhall
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Threshold Effect ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
The Other ◽  
Frequency Noise ◽  
Low Frequency Noise ◽  
Estimation Task ◽  
Noise Annoyance

In a study of the annoyance due to low frequency noise, 75 subjects (consisting of 21 complainants and 54 controls) carried out a magnitude estimation task and rated the annoyance due to lower-level low frequency noise (55dB–75dB). After allowing for a threshold effect, it was found that the E-weighted sound pressure level was, in general, the best predictor of lower-level low frequency noise annoyance. However, it was not a significantly better predictor than any of the other nine noise measures considered. The widely available dB(A) noise measure was therefore suggested as a useful predictor of group annoyance due to lower-level low frequency noise.

scholarly journals Study on acoustic source characteristics of distributed optical fiber acoustic wave monitoring buried natural gas pipeline leakage

2021 ◽  
Vol 252 ◽  
pp. 03043
Author(s):  
Chun Wang ◽  
Zan Wang ◽  
Jia Zhang ◽  
Kelong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Acoustic Wave ◽  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Gas Pipeline ◽  
Sound Waves ◽  
Natural Gas Pipeline ◽  
Distributed Optical Fiber

In order to study the leakage of buried natural gas pipeline caused serious environmental pollution and human casualties, the acoustic propagation characteristics of buried natural gas pipeline leakage monitored by distributed optical fiber were studied. At present, the research on the leakage of buried pipeline mainly focuses on the propagation of sound waves along the pipe wall, while the study on the propagation of sound waves in the soil is still lacking. The acoustic attenuation of acoustic wave propagation in soil by the size of leakage hole and leakage pressure is studied, and the evolution process of acoustic wave in soil is revealed. The conclusion is that the acoustic source of buried natural gas pipeline leakage belongs to broadband noise, and the acoustic energy of leakage is prominent in the low frequency band of 15kHz. The lower frequency, the higher sound pressure level. The oscillation of the sound pressure level attenuates with the increase of frequency. Fiber optic monitoring of buried natural gas pipeline leakage early warning provides theoretical support for the conclusion. The sound pressure level in low frequency band is of great significance for buried pipeline leakage monitoring.

scholarly journals Improved Source Characteristics of a Handclap for Acoustic Measurements: Utilization of a Leather Glove

Acoustics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 803-811
Author(s):  
Rick de Vos ◽  
Nikolaos M. Papadakis ◽  
Georgios E. Stavroulakis
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Acoustic Measurements ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Acoustic Parameters ◽  
Source Characteristics ◽  
Sound Levels ◽  
Engineering Practices

A handclap is a convenient and easily available source for room acoustic measurements. If used correctly (e.g., application of optimal hand configuration) it can provide usable results for the measurement of acoustic parameters, within an expected deviation. Its biggest drawbacks are the low sound pressure level (especially in the low frequency range) as well as its low repeatability. With this in mind, this paper explores the idea of testing a handclap with a glove in order to assess the effect on its source characteristics. For this purpose, measurements were performed with 12 participants wearing leather gloves. Sound levels were compared with simple handclaps without gloves, and between grouped results (overall A-weighted SPL, octave bands, 1/3 octave bands). Measurements were also performed several times to evaluate the effect on repeatability. Results indicate that the use of leather gloves can increase the sound levels of a handclap by 10 dB and 15 dB in the low frequency ranges (63 Hz and 125 Hz octave bands, respectively). Handclaps with leather gloves also point toward improved repeatability, particularly in the low-frequency part of the frequency spectrum. In conclusion, compared to simple handclaps without gloves, evidence from this study supports the concept that handclaps with leather gloves can be used in engineering practices for improved room acoustic measurements of room impulse response.

scholarly journals The Hearing Threshold of Employees Exposed to Noise Generated by the Low-Frequency Ultrasonic Welding Devices

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-205
Author(s):  
Adam Dudarewicz ◽  
Kamil Zaborowski ◽  
Paulina Rutkowska-Kaczmarek ◽  
Małgorzata Zamojska-Daniszewska ◽  
Mariola Śliwińska-Kowalska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
Spectral Composition ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Exposure Level ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Threshold Levels ◽  
High Frequency Audiometry

Abstract The aim of the study was to assess the hearing threshold levels (HTLs) in employees exposed to noise generated by low-frequency ultrasonic technological equipment in comparison with the HTLs of workers exposed to audible noise at the similar A-weighted equivalent-continuous sound pressure level. The study includes measurements of ultrasonic and audible noise at workplaces and hearing tests, i.e. conventional pure-tone audiometry and extended high-frequency audiometry. The study group comprised 90 workers, aged 41.4±10.0 years (mean±SD), exposed for 17.3±9.8 years to noise generated by ultrasonic devices at mean daily noise exposure level (‹LEX,8h›) of 80.6±2.9 dB. The reference group consists of 156 subjects, exposed to industrial noise (without ultrasonic components) at similar A-weighted equivalent-continuous sound pressure level (‹LEX,8h› = 81.8±2.7 dB), adjusted according to age (39.8±7.7 years), gender and job seniority (14.0±7.0 years). This group was selected from database collected in the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine. Audiometric hearing threshold levels in the frequency range of 0.5-6 kHz were similar in both groups, but in the frequency range of 8-12.5 kHz they were higher in the group of employees exposed to ultrasonic noise. The findings suggest that differences in the hearing threshold (at high frequencies) in analyzed groups may be due to differences in spectral composition of noise and show the need to continue the undertaken studies.

Asymptotic properties of the overall sound pressure level of subsonic jet flows using isotropy as a paradigm

2010 ◽  
Vol 664 ◽  
pp. 510-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Z. AFSAR
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Stress ◽  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Asymptotic Properties ◽  
Jet Noise ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Mean Flow ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Jet Axis

Measurements of subsonic air jets show that the peak noise usually occurs when observations are made at small angles to the jet axis. In this paper, we develop further understanding of the mathematical properties of this peak noise by analysing the properties of the overall sound pressure level with an acoustic analogy using isotropy as a paradigm for the turbulence. The analogy is based upon the hyperbolic conservation form of the Euler equations derived by Goldstein (Intl J. Aeroacoust., vol. 1, 2002, p. 1). The mean flow and the turbulence properties are defined by a Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes calculation, and we use Green's function based upon a parallel mean flow approximation. Our analysis in this paper shows that the jet noise spectrum can, in fact, be thought of as being composed of two terms, one that is significant at large observation angles and a second term that is especially dominant at small observation angles to the jet axis. This second term can account for the experimentally observed peak jet noise (Lush, J. Fluid Mech., vol. 46, 1971, p. 477) and was first identified by Goldstein (J. Fluid Mech., vol. 70, 1975, p. 595). We discuss the low-frequency asymptotic properties of this second term in order to understand its directional behaviour; we show, for example, that the sound power of this term is proportional to the square of the mean velocity gradient. We also show that this small-angle shear term does not exist if the instantaneous Reynolds stress source strength in the momentum equation itself is assumed to be isotropic for any value of time (as was done previously by Morris & Farrasat, AIAA J., vol. 40, 2002, p. 356). However, it will be significant if the auto-covariance of the Reynolds stress source, when integrated over the vector separation, is taken to be isotropic in all of its tensor suffixes. Although the analysis shows that the sound pressure of this small-angle shear term is sensitive to the statistical properties of the turbulence, this work provides a foundation for a mathematical description of the two-source model of jet noise.

Parametric Studies on Muffler Design With Applications to a Vacuum Pump

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. S. Sridhara
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Insertion Loss ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Exhaust System ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Vacuum Pump ◽  
Expansion Chamber ◽  
Pipe Length ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Radiated Sound

Abstract A computer simulation was employed to perform parametric studies on muffler design. Engine exhaust system parameters such as muffler diameter, source-muffler pipe length, number of mufflers, series and parallel installation of mufflers, and the source and termination impedances were considered during the studies. The muffler insertion loss and radiated sound pressure level were predicted for several values of each parameter. An acoustic model consisting of a lumped source-muffler-termination system was used. A scheme was developed using the pressure source model to predict the radiated sound pressure and a simplified expression for the predicted quantity was obtained as a sum of the measured, plane wave and monopole terms. The relationship between the insertion loss and radiated sound pressure level was established for a given set of conditions. A vacuum pump was used as the sound source. An expansion chamber was used as a muffler.

scholarly journals Reducing the harmful effects of noise on the human environment. Sound insulation of industrial skeleton enclosures in the 10–40 kHz frequency range

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 1451-1463
Author(s):  
Witold Mikulski
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Sheet Steel ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Noise Sources ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Absorbing Material ◽  
Acoustic Enclosures

Abstract Purpose The purpose of the research is to work out a method for determining the sound insulation of acoustic enclosures for industrial sources emitting noise in the frequency range of 10–40 kHz and apply the method to measure the sound insulation of acoustic enclosures build of different materials. Methods The method is developed by appropriate adaptation of techniques applicable currently for sound frequencies of up to 10 kHz. The sound insulation of example enclosures is determined with the use of this newly developed method. Results The research results indicate that enclosures (made of polycarbonate, plexiglass, sheet aluminium, sheet steel, plywood, and composite materials) enable reducing the sound pressure level in the environment for the frequency of 10 kHz by 19–25 dB with the reduction increasing to 40–48 dB for the frequency of 40 Hz. The sound insulation of acoustic enclosures with a sound-absorbing material inside reaches about 38 dB for the frequency of 10 kHz and about 63 dB for the frequency of 40 kHz. Conclusion Some pieces of equipment installed in the work environment are sources of noise emitted in the 10–40 kHz frequency range with the intensity which can be high enough to be harmful to humans. The most effective technical reduction of the associated risks are acoustic enclosures for such noise sources. The sound pressure level reduction obtained after provision of an enclosure depends on its design (shape, size, material, and thickness of walls) and the noise source frequency spectrum. Realistically available noise reduction values may exceed 60 dB.

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