When air flows through ducts noise are generated.

The noise can be calculated with the empirical equation below: Lw = 10 + 50 log( v ) + 10 log( A ) where Lw = sound power level (dB) v = air velocity (m/s) A = duct cross sectional area (m2) __________________________________________________ Example - Noise generated in Ducts The noise generated in a 200 mm circular duct with airflow 10 m/s can be calculated as Lw = 10 + 50 log( 10 m/s ) + 10 log( ((0.2 m) / 2)2 ) = 45 db The noise generated in a 200 mm circular duct with airflow 20 m/s can be calculated as Lw = 10 + 50 log( 20 m/s ) + 10 log( ((0.2 m) / 2)2 ) = 60 db Note! - the noise is generated inside the duct. Compared to the noise from the fans - the noise generated by the duct can in general be neglected. (1)