An Introduction to Sound Level Data for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment

by J Paul Guyer

Overview

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and plant operators interested in managing noise generated by 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781542984508
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	02/08/2017
Series:	Noise and Vibration Control
Pages:	62
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.13(d)

About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer, and architect with over 35 years of experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.