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Impacts of Noise
Sound Level Meter Control of Noise Pollution
Impacts of Noise
Noise is defined as unwanted sound.
Noise pollution makes men more irritable. The effect of noise pollution is multifaceted & inter related. The impacts of noise on human being, animal and property are as follows.
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(3) Fatigue
Because of noise pollution, people cannot concentrate on their work. Thus they have to give their more time for completing the work and they feel tiring
Design
Pre Amplifier
Amplifier
Rectifier
Averaging System
Microphone
AC Output
Display
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The most important element of sound level meter is the microphone. The microphone is the interface between the acoustic field and the measuring system. It responds to sound pressure and transforms it into an electric signal which can be interpreted by the measuring instrument. The microphone can be of the following types: (i) Piezoelectric (ii) Condenser (iii) Electret (iv) Dydynamic.
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Working of SLM
The electrical signal from the transducer is fed to the pre-amplifier of the sound level mater and a weighted filter over a specified range of frequencies. Further amplification prepares the signal either for output to other instruments such as a tape recorder or for rectification and direct reading on the meter. The scale on the indicating device is such that the linear signal may be read in dB. The two main characteristic are: 1. Frequency Response 2.Dynamic Range
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(b) Maintenance of automobiles (c) Control over vibrations (d) Low voice speaking (e) Prohibition on usage of loud speakers (f) Selection of machinery (g) Maintenance of machines
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(a) Reducing the noise levels from domestic sectors The domestic noise coming from radio, tape recorders, television sets, mixers, washing machines, cooking operations can be minimized by their selective and judicious operation. By usage of carpets or any absorbing material, the noise generated from felling of items in house can be minimized.
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(g) Maintenance of machines Proper lubrication and maintenance of machines, vehicles etc., will reduce noise levels. For example, it is a common experience that, many parts of a vehicle will become loose while on a rugged path of journey.
If these loose parts are not properly fitted, they will generate noise and cause annoyance to the driver/passenger.
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The barrier may be either close to the source or receiver,subjected to the condition that, R<< D or in other words, to increase the transverse length for the sound wave.
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Barrier Source
Receiver
Source
Barrier
Receiver
Green belt development can attenuate the sound levels. The degree of attenuation varies with species of greenbelt. The statutory regulations direct the industries to develop greenbelt four times the built-up area for attenuation of various atmospheric pollutants, including noise.
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