A48 -- Noise and Vibration Control (SI)

This chapter provides basic sound and vibration principles and data needed by HVAC system designers. Many of the equations associated with sound and vibration control for HVAC may be found in Chapter 8 of the 2009 ASHRAE Handbook--Fundamentals. Additional technical discussions along with detailed HVAC component and system design examples can be found in the references.

Chapter Table of Contents

Data Reliability

ACOUSTICAL DESIGN OF HVAC SYSTEMS

Receiver Considerations

Basic Acoustical Design Techniques

Source Sound Levels

Path Noise Estimation and Control

Receiver Room Sound Correction

Sound Control for Outdoor Equipment

Fume Hood Duct Design

Mechanical Equipment Room Sound Isolation

HVAC Noise-Reduction Design Procedures

VIBRATION ISOLATION AND CONTROL

Vibration Measurement

Equipment Vibration

Vibration Criteria

Specification of Vibration Isolators

Vibration- and Noise-Sensitive Facilities

Internal Versus External Isolation

Isolating Vibration and Noise in Piping Systems

Seismic Protection

Vibration Investigations

COMMISSIONING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Determining Problem Source

Determining Problem Type

Citation: 2011 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Applications: Chapter 48, Noise and Vibration Control



Product Code(s): D-A482011SI