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Inside Noise Reduction for Diesel Generators

Diesel generators are loud, with commercial and industrial generators as small as 1,500kW emitting an astonishing 105 decibels – the same as a jet airplane flying overhead. This noise is a form of pollution and disruption on worksites and, to get the benefits of these durable, economic power generators and deliver the electrical power a site needs while minimizing noise means investing in noise reduction technology. Here’s a guide to why this is so important and how these measures work.

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Noise Pollution Standards in Australia 

The EPA in Australia, along with other international bodies like the World Health Organisation have comprehensive industrial guidelines on noise pollution, including community noise and industrial noise prevention. 

According to Safe Work Australia, between 28-32% of the Australian workforce is regularly exposed to loud noise levels at work, with the construction industry as one of the leading industries for noise-related injury. Each year, workers make 4,700 noise-related injury claims across the country. 

The effects of noise from power generators and other loud equipment can have a variety of negative effects, including: 
  • Community disturbance (for example, construction sites within a residential or commercial area) 
  • Hearing loss for employees 
  • Environmental impact on local flora and fauna 
Noise Reduction Technology for Diesel Generators 

Noise reduction technology is designed to let operations access electrical power from diesel generators while making operation as quiet as possible without compromising performance. These measures include: 
  • Built-in noise reduction: Over the years, leading manufacturers like CAT have introduced technology to supply residential, commercial and industrial users with quieter power generation units, reducing noise by as much as 40 decibels to bring it in line with safety standards. 
  • Mufflers and silencers: Mufflers are similar to the technology found in your car engine, helping to reduce noise levels and control emissions, and silencers perform a similar function. Manufacturers offer this technology according to sound rating and grades according to the range of decibels the equipment can reduce. 
  • Diesel generator enclosures: Large-scale commercial and industrial diesel generators are often sold in sound-dampening enclosures to protect nearby people and the environment. It is important to speak to a leading generator supplier to ensure that your enclosure allows for sufficient ventilation to ensure safe, optimal performance of the power generator to ensure a reliable supply of electrical power. 
Commercial and Industrial CAT Power Generation Solutions Meet International Noise Standards

Energy Power Systems Australia is the authorized CAT engine dealer for Australia, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Our electrical power generation solutions, including commercial and industrial diesel generators, are designed to include cutting-edge noise reduction measures to ensure your operation meets Australian and international standards.

For more information on our power generators and industrial equipment, please contact us today.
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