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Transforming Transformer Noise in New York

Two communities in New York had a serious noise concern due to a natural gas and electric company's transformers.  The nearly constant noise generated by the large transformers had to be reduced.

Acoustical Solutions, Inc. developed a strategy using the AcoustiFiber™ Noise Barrier Wall and effectively reduced the noise levels, allowing the utility company to coexist with the neighboring communities in peace.

AcoustiFiber Sound Wall

Application Introduction

In early 2007 Acoustical Solutions, Inc was contacted by a national gas and electric company to help resolve noise issues caused by two electrical substation transformers.

The transformers were creating an environmental noise problem for two communities in the Red Hook and Pleasant Valley, New York area. 

The high noise levels caused complaints from neighboring community residents who found the excessive noise levels to be a hindrance on their day-to-day lives.

 

Treatment Provided

Acoustical Solutions, Inc. worked with Hush Acoustics, LLC to develop a strategy to study the noise sources, design, and ultimately build a noise barrier wall solution that would reduce the noise level to an acceptable level.

During the evaluation and design period, it was determined that the AcoustiFiber™ Noise Barrier System was the right choice for providing the level of noise reduction needed to meet the goals of the project.

Quantitative Results

After the installation of the AcoustiFiber™ sound wall, noise studies were completed in order to evaluate the wall's effectiveness and to ensure that the noise levels were within the acceptable regulatory limits.

The results of the noise studies indicated that the AcoustiFiber™ Noise Barrier Wall was successful, showing an overall noise reduction of 8 dB.

In some areas, the tests showed reductions much as 14 dB. 

With an expected service life of 50 years and proven results, the AcoustiFiber™ Noise Barrier System is the solution to bringing down the noise!

For more information on this application, contact Josh Oliver.