Industrial Noise Impact Assessment: BS4142 Analysis
A BS4142 Noise Impact Assessment of Industrial Plant Installation.
- (1888PressRelease) October 03, 2014 - For those with an interest in acoustics (we assume that to be the case if you're currently reading this!), it is often enlightening and occasionally enjoyable to gain an insight into how certain Noise Surveys within the industry can be tackled. There are many varying methodologies within the acoustics industry; we wanted to share with you a recent Noise Impact Assessment we undertook which, though initially challenging, was ultimately a rewarding experience that resulted in a happy client and some nice-looking pictures (if you like that sort of thing!).
The Proposal:
The client commissioned NOVA Acoustics to assess the suitability of a site for the installation of two Combined Heating & Power (CHP) plants and wood-drying storage unit. In order to perform this Noise Impact Assessment, the typical background noise present at the proposed site would need to be measured. Following this, noise-modelling would be used to calculate the expected noise impact that the CHP plants and wood-drying storage unit would have on the nearest Noise Sensitive Receptor (NSR). All work carried out for this Noise Survey would need to comply with BS4142 : 1997 : 'Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas'. This provided the Noise Impact Assessment with the following objectives:
Determine the existing noise climate
Assess the likely noise impact from the proposed CHP plants and the wood-drying and storage building on the neighbouring dwellings (NSRs). Detail the proposed attenuation/design necessary to protect the amenity of the occupants of the neighbouring sensitive receptors (NSRs).
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