Damage from noise exposure of sufficient intensity and duration is well established and hearing loss may be temporary or permanent. Fortunately, noise exposure can be controlled and technology exists to reduce the hazards. Aside from employer/employee concern with the inherent hazards of noise, adde
Noise Control in Industry. A Practical Guide
β Scribed by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, Ph.D. (Auth.)
- Publisher
- Noyes Publications
- Year
- 1996
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 188
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Content:
About the author, Page v
Preface, Page vii
1 - Introduction to sound and noise, Pages 1-16
2 - Industrial noise controlβAn overview, Pages 17-34
3 - Noise control regulations, Pages 35-68
4 - Noise analysis, Pages 69-105
5 - Vibration analysis and instrumentation, Pages 107-120
6 - Measurement techniques for sound level meters, Pages 121-132
7 - Audiometry, Pages 133-147
8 - Analysis of valve and piping noise, Pages 149-159
9 - Fan noise control, Pages 161-174
Glossary, Pages 175-185
Index, Pages 187-190
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