Power Plant Construction and QA/QC

Section 9.5 – Power Plant Noise and its Control

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OverviewSection 9.5 – Power Plant Noise and its Control

• Primary Noise Source

• Forced Draft, Induced Draft & Primary Air Fans

• Gas Turbine Exhaust and Intakes

• Transformers

• In Plant Components

• Hearing Protection in areas above 85 dB

• Potential Plant External Complaints

• Plant Internal Noise Hazard

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Your HearingSection 9.5 – Power Plant Noise and its Control

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Noise PropertiesSection 9.5 – Power Plant Noise and its Control

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Noise ControlSection 9.5 – Power Plant Noise and its Control

Mufflers – Intakes, Exhausts

Lagging – Insulation

EnclosuresBarriers

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Noise ControlSection 9.5 – Power Plant Noise and its Control

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Questions?

Section 9.5 – Power Plant Noise and its Control