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Akustische Planung von petrochemischen Freianlagen — Möglichkeiten, Grenzen, Erfolge
Author(s) -
Grashof M.,
Kauth R.,
Smolen H.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
chemie ingenieur technik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1522-2640
pISSN - 0009-286X
DOI - 10.1002/cite.330500507
Subject(s) - piping , engineering , reduction (mathematics) , petrochemical , noise control , noise reduction , waste management , computer science , mechanical engineering , geometry , mathematics , artificial intelligence
Acoustic planning of open‐air petrochemical plants . Open‐air petrochemical plants can no longer be built without taking adequate steps regarding noise reduction. This necessitates a knowledge of the state of acoustics technology and its realizable scope of development. Economically, and from a production point of view, noise reduction can optimally be achieved only by acoustic planning prior to construction, since experience has shown that modifications of existing plant are less effective and often present operational difficulties. Acousting planning often calls for harmonizing conflicting requirements. This problem is illustrated using the construction of an extraction plant and an olefin plant as examples. In particular the main sources determining the sound level are dealt with, such as furnaces, waste heat recovery compressor houses, air‐coolers, piping and control valves, as well as pumps and electric motors. Successful efforts in acquiring a technique safe in operation and satisfactory in sound reduction are highlighted.