Not All Attenuators Are Metal
We were called in recently by a construction company to see if we could help in solve some noise transmission problems they had on some new school buildings. The problem had arisen with the first floor level, inter classroom walls where these walls had failed their Part ‘E’ building regulation target. We eventually traced the
A Busy December
Amongst the general noise surveys and impact surveys carried out in December we have some very challenging practical projects. One of these projects was the most technically and mechanically difficult projects we have had for some time. A packaged diesel generator had been installed in a light well in the rear courtyard of a prestigious
Aston Martin gets Even Cooler
Prestige British car maker Aston Marin Lagonda have had a new elegant showroom build to the front of their factory in Newport Pagnell. As part of the build the construction contractor fitted two VRV type airconditioning condensers tucked away at the side of the new showroom. Unfortunately, no-one considered the noise implications and as the
Impact and Planning Compliance Surveys
Noise impact reports Acoustic Enclosures are being called on more and more to prepare noise impact reports to meet the requirements of the planning departments of local authorities. We are finding that more of our customers are looking for a company with our kind of practical experience in noise control to carry out their 24hr
Bespoke Enclosures
New Equipment Installations. The City of Westminster demands that all new plant, including air conditioning condensers, have an enclosure which is designed to reduce the noise levels to 10dB below the lowest L90 background level. Specific Design Problems. The installation shown houses two large vertical condensers. The main problems with condensers is the avoidance of
Suppressing Generator Noise
We have now completed and tested the noise control measures on the 2mW generator installation at More London, Tooley Street, London to everyone’s satisfaction. The generator was load tested and the noise levels were met both inside the building and at road level where the cooling air discharges. We have also completed pump enclosures and