Acoustics 101

Data and Drawings

From here, you can view & download useful acoustic reference and sample drawings.

A Scale Reading

When it is desired to convert a set of octave band Sound Pressure Levels into an equivalent A scale reading, apply the following corrections to the octave band SPL values.

dBA of some common sounds

Typical average decibel levels (dBA) of some common sounds.

Addition of Decibels

Decibels are logrithmic values and cannot be added by normal algebraic addition. The following is a simple method for adding decibels.

Avon Gas Turbine Package 

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RB11 Gas Turbine Package

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GAIL India RB211 Pipeline Package

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Process Gas Silencer 

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Micro-turbine Exhaust System

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Noise-sensitive Gas Turbine Package

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38dBA@100m including Pure Tone Gas Turbine Package

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