An Introduction to Sound Level Data for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in sound levels resulting from operation of various mechanical and electrical equipment. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SOUND PRESSURE AND SOUND POWER LEVEL DATA, 3. PACKAGED CHILLERS WITH RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS, 4. PACKAGED CHILLERS WITH ROTARY-SCREW COMPRESSORS, 5. PACKAGED CHILLERS WITH CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS, 6. BUILT-UP REFRIGERATION MACHINES, 7. ABSORPTION MACHINES, 8. BOILERS, 9. STEAM VALVES, 10. COOLING TOWERS AND EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS, 11. PUMPS, 12. FANS, 13. AIR COMPRESSORS, 14. RECIPROCATING ENGINES, 15. GAS TURBINE ENGINES, 16. ELECTRIC MOTORS, 17. STEAM TURBINES, 18. GEARS, 19. GENERATORS, 20. TRANSFORMERS, 21. OPENING IN A WALL, 22. GLOSSARY.