| Solutions |
| • |
The
client contacted
their local
Kinetics rep |
| • |
The
Kinetics local
rep and in-house
engineering
team determined
the noise sources: |
| |
–
Rooftop air-handling
units
– Wall-mounted
building exhaust
fans
– Chillers
– Transformers |
| • |
Acoustic
consultant recommended
the attenuation
of each piece
of equipment |
| • |
To
work within
the client’s
budget, Kinetics
provided plans
for a two phase
noise reduction
approach |
|
 |
| • |
The
noisiest piece
of equipment was
treated first,
with follow-up
noise tests to
determine the
need for the second
phase |
| • |
The
client demonstrated
his concern for
his neighbors
yet the need to
stay within his
budget |
| Advantages
of Solution |
The
experience and
knowledge of Kinetics
engineering team
in acoustics,
equipment operation
and airflow were
used to ensure
that each specific
noise control
solution allowed
for proper equipment
operation and
access. |
|
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| Project
Goals |
| • |
Quiet
the noise levels
of the rooftop
mechanical equipment
to less than or
equal to those
dictated by the
city ordinance |
| • |
Stay
within the client’s
budget |
| • |
Educate
the community
and city officials
of what is needed
to be done and
convince them
for a staged approach |
| • |
Make
sure the performance
of the mechanical
equipment is not
degraded by the
introduction of
sound attenuating
products |
| Resolution |
By
offering a phased
solution, Kinetics
and their local
rep helped the
customer meet
the required noise
control levels.
Analysis showed
a phased approach
was an effective
solution and saved
the customer 60%
in cost. |
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