Wind turbine sound pressure level calculations at dwellings

Wind turbine sound power measurements.

This paper provides experimental validation of the sound power level data obtained from manufacturers for the ten wind turbine models examined in Health Canada's Community Noise and Health Study (CNHS). Within measurement uncertainty, the wind turbine sound power levels measured using IEC 61400-11 [(2002). (International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva)] were consistent with the sound power...

Sound propagation from a wind turbine in a hilly environment

Sound propagation in the atmospheric boundary layer can be strongly affected by vertical gradients in the wind speed and air temperature, and by atmospheric turbulence. In addition, undulating terrain will either partly shield or focus sound waves, highly impacting sound exposure levels. These aspects become especially important in case of wind turbines present on a ridge, such placement often ...

Wind Turbine Generator Technologies

Wind Turbine Tower Resonance

Wind turbine towers are large structures designed to withstand the unique loading conditions imposed on them by the turbine’s nacelle and dynamic forces from the rotating blades. Observations and noise measurements of a particular wind turbine showed high noise levels at approximately 48 Hz, which could not be explained from the usual known potential noise sources. Correlated far field noise me...

Sound pressure level generated by individual portable sound equipment.

INTRODUCTION The use of Personal Digital Audio Players can cause hearing injuries, as the sound is generated directly in the ear canal. It is believed that different types of headphones can cause different amplifications, since they cause changes in the volume and resonance of the ear canal according to their depth. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the sound pressure to which young ind...