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Main Title Measurement Methodology and Supporting Documentation for Portable Air Compressor Noise.
Author Holmer., Curtis I. ;
CORP Author National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Noise Abatement and Control.
Year Published 1975
Report Number NBSIR-75-653;
Stock Number PB-248 097
Additional Subjects Air compressors ; Compressor noise ; Acoustic measurement ; Acoustic fields ; Noise reduction ; Portable equipment ; Engine noise ; Noise pollution
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NTIS  PB-248 097 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 48p
Abstract
This report presents recommendations and supporting rationale on a measurement methodology for portable air compressors. The methodology provides for the determination of A-weighted sound power level or the equivalent weighted sound pressure level at a reference distance. A-weighted level is used because of its correlation with community response to noise from internal combustion engine noise. It is recommended, however, that the spectra associated with the regulated source be monitored in some manner to insure that the spectra remain similar to those for which A-weighted sound level retains good correlation with community response. The methodology uses weighted sound level measurements at eight positions on a curved surface surrounding the source at a distance of one metre from the surface of the machine.