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Rules For Classification and Construction Ship Technology
Ship Technology
Seagoing Ships
16 Harmony Class Rules on Rating Noise and Vibration for Comfort,
Cruise Ships (v 25 kn)
Edition 2003
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 16
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Table of Contents
Section 1
A.
B.
C.
Section 2
A.
B.
C.
Section 3
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Section 4
A.
B.
C.
Annex A
A.
B.
Annex B
A.
Annex C
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Annex D
A.
Classification
Scope ..........................................................................................................................................
Harmony Categories (hc) ...........................................................................................................
Class Notation ............................................................................................................................
1- 1
1- 1
1- 1
2- 1
2- 1
2- 1
Required Measurements
General .......................................................................................................................................
Measuring Conditions ................................................................................................................
Performance of Measurements ...................................................................................................
Survey Programmes ...................................................................................................................
Survey Report ............................................................................................................................
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1
1
2
7
7
4- 1
4- 1
4- 2
Standards
General .......................................................................................................................................
Standards ....................................................................................................................................
A- 1
A- 1
Definitions
Important Definitions .................................................................................................................
B- 1
CCCCC-
1
1
1
2
2
Protocol Sheet
Measurement Protocol Sheet ......................................................................................................
D- 1
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Classification
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Section 1
Classification
A.
Scope
1.
In general, these Rules are based on national
and international standards listed in Annex A. They
will be adapted to the latest editions of these standards when deemed necessary or will be modified to
account for the progress of knowledge. The Rules
reflect the state of the art in vibration and acoustic
technology.
B.
To allow for a graduation of noise and vibration levels, 5 harmony categories hc are introduced:
2.
Some important definitions for expressions
used in these Rules are given in Annex B.
3.
Among various comfort-promoting factors
(e.g. decor and furniture of cabins and public spaces,
indoor climate, board service, ship motions etc.), two
main parameters determining the comfort on board a
passenger ship are dealt with in these Rules: noise
and vibration.
4.
In this context, noise and vibration are defined as follows:
Noise:
Audible air pressure variations, generated for
instance by main engines, propellers, auxiliary
machinery, systems and persons within the frequency range of 16 to 16 000 Hz.
Vibration:
Structural oscillations in the frequency range of
1 to 80 Hz
5.
The influence of ship motions (seasickness)
on human wellbeing is not considered in these Rules.
6.
These Rules are intended to support owners
and shipyards to specify requirements regarding
comfort for passengers and crew on board seagoing
passenger ships.
7.
Requirements according to current regulations of the responsible flag state regarding maximum
noise and vibration levels in crew spaces have to be
fulfilled independently of these Rules.
8.
If the maximum speed of the passenger ship
exceeds 25 knots, requirements defined for fast passenger vessels shall be applied.
9.
If the maximum speed of the passenger ship
exceeds v = 7,16 1/6 [knots], the requirements
defined for high speed craft have to be applied.
10.
If the length between perpendiculars is less
than 120 m, limit values given in these Rules do not
hc = E
=
excellent comfort
hc = 1
=
hc = 2
=
high comfort
hc = 3
=
moderate comfort
hc = 4
=
acceptable comfort
C.
Class Notation
1.
Upon request, ships complying with these
Rules are granted the following special notation of
Harmony Class
GL HC (hcpass/hccrew).
For instance, HC (2/3) corresponds to a high comfort
for passengers and a moderate comfort for crew,
according to B.
2.
For a series of ships, the required noise
measurements have to be conducted individually for
each ship of the series. Regarding vibration measurements, a reduced measurement programme can be
accepted for sister ships.
3.
After modifications (e.g. conversions) that
might influence the noise and vibration behaviour,
the class notation has to be reconfirmed by Germanischer Lloyd.
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Section 2
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Section 2
Required Noise and Vibration Limits
A.
General
1.
Requirements given in these Rules refer to
human wellbeing only. However, to achieve a certain
level of noise and vibration comfort, it must be
ensured that main and auxiliary machinery do not
vibrate heavily. Therefore, limit values given in
corresponding standards or classification rules, for
instance GL Rules, I Ship Technology, Part 1
Seagoing Ships, Chapter 2 Machinery Installations,
Section 2, Fig. 2.1, shall be observed, too.
2.
Requirements regarding acoustic privacy are
given in addition to those for noise and vibration.
3.
Requirements for noise and vibration are
presented for three operating conditions:
Sea Mode
Harbour Operation
Thruster Operation
B.
1.
Most relevant standards are ISO 2923, ISO
717/1 and ISO 717/2.
2.
Required noise limit values depending on
the harmony category number (hc) are listed in
Tables 2.1 to 2.4.
3.
The measurement procedure and the
calculation of the hc achieved by noise measurements
are described in Section 3, C. and Section 4,
respectively.
C.
Noise Requirements
Vibration Requirements
1.
The most relevant vibration standard is ISO
6954, edition 2000-12-15. The limit values refer,
consequently, to the overall frequency-weighted rms
value in the range of 1 to 80 Hz. The vibration
velocities are given in mm/s.
2.
Required vibration limit values depending
on the harmony category (hc) are listed in Tables 2.5
and 2.6.
3.
The measurement procedure and the
calculation of the hc achieved by vibration
measurements are described in Section 3, C. and
Section 4, respectively.
1
2
A
0,15 Lpp
Strength deck
Bulkhead deck
D
20 m
aft bulkhead
of bow thruster
room
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Table 2.1
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Sea Mode 1, 2
Harbour
Operation 1, 2
Thruster
Operation 2 , 3, 4
hc
hc
hc
48 50 52 54 56 44 46 48 50 52 52 54 56 58 60
Standard cabins
52 54 56 58 60 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
56 58 60 62 64 52 54 56 58 60 60 62 64 66 68
Corridors, staircases
56 58 60 62 64 54 56 58 60 62
Indoor Spaces Between Frame A and C
First-class cabins
46 48 50 52 54 44 46 48 50 52 52 54 56 58 60
Standard cabins
48 50 52 54 56 46 48 50 52 54 54 56 58 60 62
52 54 56 58 60 52 54 56 58 60 58 60 62 64 66
Corridors, staircases
54 56 58 60 62 54 56 58 60 62
Indoor Spaces Between Frame C and D
First-class cabins
44 46 48 50 52 44 46 48 50 52 52 54 56 58 60
Standard cabins
46 48 50 52 54 46 48 50 52 54 54 56 58 60 62
52 54 56 58 60 52 54 56 58 60 58 60 62 64 66
Corridors, staircases
54 56 58 60 62 54 56 58 60 62
Indoor Spaces Forward of Frame D
First-class cabins
44 46 48 50 52 44 46 48 50 52 52 54 56 58 60
Standard cabins
46 48 50 52 54 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
52 54 56 58 60 52 54 56 58 60 60 62 64 66 68
Corridors, staircases
54 56 58 60 62 54 56 58 60 62
Outdoor Spaces
64 66 68 70 75 64 66 68 70 72 64 66 68 70 72
68 70 72 75 80 68 70 72 75 80 68 70 72 75 80
1
2
3
4
5
In each space the noise level generated only by air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems must be at least 4 dB(A) below the
required noise limit value for harbour operation.
In each sanitary cell the noise level generated only by air-conditioning exhaust air systems at full capacity must not be more than 5
dB(A) above the required noise limit value for harbour operation.
To be verified by measurements in the vicinity of thrusters only. Passenger indoor spaces aft of Frame A shall be considered during stern
thruster operation only. All thrusters running at not less than 70 % of full load. The noise limits shall be maintained also in standby
operation of thrusters.
Limit values valid, provided that thrusters are in operation for a maximum of 4 hours out of 24 hours.
At a distance of 1,5 m.
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42 40 38 36 34
42 40 38 36 34
40 38 36 34 32
40 38 36 34 32
38 36 34 32 30
50 48 46 44 42
64 62 60 58 56
58 56 54 52 50
58 56 54 52 50
60 58 56 54 52
58 56 54 52 50
64 62 60 58 56
The sound pressure levels (SPL) for the 1/1 octave band mid frequencies that should not be exceeded
in public spaces type 1 (when in use) are listed as follow:
Frequency in Hz
SPL in dB(A)
31,5
63
125
250
500
1k
2k
4k
8k
65
72
78
85
88
91
94
94
94
In general, the number of passenger cabins located adjacent to staircases have to be minimized.
Number of passenger cabins located adjacent to engine rooms and elevator casings etc. should be
minimized. If possible, acoustic buffer zones (e.g., service stores, lockers etc.) should be arranged
between cabins and casings. The average sound pressure level in engine room casings must be
limited to max. 100 dB(A).
Average sound pressure level in HVAC rooms located adjacent to passenger cabins must be limited
to max. 80 dB(A).
Arrangement of passenger cabins adjacent to engine rooms should be avoided. Otherwise specific
provisions are required to achieve limit values.
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Table 2.2
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46 48 50 52 54
46 48 50 52 54
46 48 50 52 54
46 48 50 52 54
maximum 46 dB
48 50 52 54 56
46 48 50 52 54
46 48 50 52 54
maximum 60 dB
7
Arrangement of passenger and crew cabins below open deck recreation areas should be avoided.
However, if so arranged the limit of the normalised impact sound pressure level for cabins below
those spaces must be agreed upon between owner, yard and Germanischer Lloyd but must not
exceed 60 dB in any case.
Arrangement of passenger and crew cabins below jogging paths, sport courts etc. should be
avoided. However, if so arranged the limit of the normalised impact sound pressure level for
cabins adjacent to those spaces must be agreed upon between owner, yard and Germanischer
Lloyd.
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Table 2.3
Sea Mode 1
Harbour
Operation 1
Thruster
Operation 2,
hc
hc
hc
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Work Spaces
Machinery spaces (not continuously manned) 5
110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
67 69 71 73 75 64 66 68 70 72 67 69 71 73 75
Workshops
80 80 85 85 85 80 80 80 80 80
75 75 80 80 85 75 75 80 80 85 75 75 80 80 85
Stores
80 80 85 90 90 75 75 80 85 85
90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
Service Spaces
Galleys 6
Serveries, pantries
68 70 72 75 75 66 68 70 75 75 68 70 72 75 75
66 68 70 75 75 66 68 70 75 75 66 68 70 75 75
Navigation Spaces
Navigation bridge and chart rooms
55 55 60 60 65 55 55 60 60 65 58 58 60 60 65
Radio rooms
55 55 60 60 60 55 55 60 60 60 55 55 60 60 60
65 65 70 70 70 65 65 65 70 70 65 65 70 70 70
Accommodation Spaces
Day and sleeping rooms / officers
50 52 54 56 58 50 52 54 56 58 62 64 66 68 70
52 54 56 58 60 52 54 56 58 60 64 66 68 70 72
57 59 61 63 65 57 59 61 63 65 66 68 70 72 74
Hospitals
54 56 58 60 60 54 56 58 60 60 64 66 68 70 72
57 59 61 63 65 57 59 61 63 65
58 60 62 64 66 56 58 60 62 64
68 70 72 75 75 68 70 72 75 75
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
In each space the noise level generated only by air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems must be limited to at least 4 dB(A)
below the required noise limit value for harbour operation (excluding work spaces and open recreation areas).
To be verified by measurements in the vicinity of thrusters only. All thrusters running at not less than 70 % of full load. The noise limits
are also to be maintained in standby operation of the thrusters.
Limit values valid provided that thrusters are in operation for a maximum of 4 hours out of 24 hours.
Spaces requiring verbal communication when berthing the ship (maximum 4 hours out of 24 hours).
Reference is made to IMO Resolution A.468 (XII) ear protectors should be worn when the noise level is above 85 dB(A).
With mechanical ventilation in normal operation.
Reference is made to IMO Resolution A.468 (XII) which also requires that the noise level at speed does not exceed 68 dB in the
1/1 octave band at 250 Hz and does not exceed 63 dB in the 1/1 octave band at 500 Hz.
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Table 2.4
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Arrangements:
Cabins to cabins
40 38 36 34 32
Cabins to corridors
38 36 34 32 30
Cabins to stairways
56 54 52 50 48
58 56 54 52 50
60 58 56 54 52
The number of cabins located adjacent to engine rooms and elevator casings etc. should be minimized. If
possible, acoustic buffer zones (e.g., corridors, service stores, lockers etc.) should be arranged between
cabins and casings. The average sound pressure level in engine room casings shall be limited to max.
100 dB(A).
The arrangement of cabins adjacent to engine rooms should be avoided. Otherwise specific provisions are
required to achieve limit values.
hc
E
52 54 56 58 60
50 52 54 56 58
52 54 56 58 60
52 54 56 58 60
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Table 2.5
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Sea Mode
Harbour
Operation
Thruster
Operation 1
hc
hc
hc
1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.6 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2
Standard cabins
1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6
Corridors, staircases
Indoor Spaces Forward of Frame B
First-class cabins
0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2
Standard cabins
1.2 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.2 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6
Corridors, staircases
Outdoor Spaces Aft of Frame B
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Table 2.6
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Sea Mode
Harbour
Operation
Thruster
Operation 1
hc
hc
hc
Work Spaces
Machinery spaces (not continuously manned)
Workshops
Stores
Galleys
Radio rooms
Accommodation Spaces
Day and sleeping rooms / officers
1.2 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.2 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Hospitals
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Required Measurements
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Section 3
Required Measurements
A.
General
1.
Noise and vibration measurements and their
evaluation shall be carried out by experienced technicians employed by a company authorized by Germanischer Lloyd. If desired, GL will conduct measurements with own experts.
2.
Propulsion machinery power shall be verified during measurements.
3.
Measurements shall be witnessed by a GL
surveyor.
B.
Measuring Conditions
1.
Sea mode
1.1
Propulsion machinery shall produce the
necessary power to reach the service speed of the
vessel as contractually agreed on. Power shall not be
less than 85 % of MCR.
Harbour operation
1.2
Controllable pitch propellers, if any, to be in
normal seagoing position.
2.1
Measurements are permissible for water
depths smaller than for Sea Mode. The water depth
present during harbour measurements shall be reported.
1.3
A condition with operating stabilizers to be
considered.
2.2
The presence of large noise-reflecting areas
in the vicinity of the vessel shall be reported.
1.4
The minimum water depth during measurements shall be at least five times the draught. The
loading condition should be the same as specified in
the contract. Deviations shall be submitted to Germanischer Lloyd for approval prior to trials. For ships
normally operating in shallow waters, corresponding
conditions have to be chosen for measurements.
2.3
The influence of external noise sources, such
as traffic, workshops etc., shall be reduced to a minimum.
1.5
Sea state 3 (significant wave height approx.
1,25 m) and a wind speed of 4 Bft should not be
exceeded. For more severe weather conditions, the
acceptance of measurements will be decided by GL
on a case-by-case basis.
1.6
The course of the vessel shall be as straight
as possible. Minimum rudder movement is imperative. Rudder angles shall not exceed 2 degrees.
1.7
The ship shall be fully outfitted, and all
systems contributing to noise and vibration shall be
in normal seagoing condition, i.e., all auxiliary machinery, navigation instruments, radar sets etc. shall
be in normal operation throughout measurements.
2.4
All machinery, mechanical ventilation and
air-conditioning equipment to be running in normal
port condition, as contractually agreed on between
owner and shipyard.
2.5
Requirements according to B.1.7 to 1.11
apply as well.
3.
Thruster operation
3.1
Measurements shall be conducted in an open
sea area. The water depth shall be reported.
3.2
3.3
All machinery shall be running in normal
condition as necessary for Thruster Operation with
not less than 70 % of full load for each thruster.
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3.4
Additional noise measurements shall be
taken in selected pax and crew cabins during standby
operation of thrusters.
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1.2
1.2.1
3.5
Requirements according to B.1.5 and 1.7 to
1.11 apply as well.
1.2.1.1 Cabins
C.
Performance of Measurements
1.
Noise
1.1
Instrumentation
1.1.1
Integrating-averaging sound level meters
shall be applied. These should be able to store the
measured data.
1.1.2
The instrumentation system including microphone, cable and recording devices shall meet
requirements for a type 1 instrument as specified in
IEC 804.
1.1.3
The microphone shall be calibrated to have
an essentially flat frequency response in a diffuse
sound field.
1.1.4
A windscreen shall be used for outdoor
measurements.
1.1.5
If a windscreen is used for indoor measuremts, the measured A-weighted sound pressure
level shall not be influenced by more than 0,5 dB
(A).
1.1.6
1/1 or 1/3 octave band filters shall comply
with the requirements of IEC 1260.
1.1.7
Class 1 sound calibrators complying with the
requirements of IEC 942 shall be used.
1.1.8
1.1.9
An instrument suitable of storing time signals in case of subjectively annoying low-frequency
sound (booming) or obvious tonal components shall
be provided.
12 m
18 m
18 m
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Table 3.1
Required Measurements
Verification Percentages 1
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Sea Mode
Harbour
Operation 2
Thruster
Operation 3
All hc
All hc
All hc
50
10
20
25
10
20
30
10
20
100
25
50
100
25
25
10
10
25
10
10
30
10
10
100
25
25
100
25
20
10
10
20
10
10
20
10
10
25
25
25
25
25
20
10
20
10
10
20
20
10
20
25
25
50
25
25
For spaces not referred to in this table, C.1.2.1 and 1.2.2 applies.
Especially spaces in the vicinity of main noise sources (where maximum noise levels can be expected or where obviously high noise
levels are observed during the noise survey).
Especially spaces close to thrusters (where maximum noise levels can expected or where obviously high noise levels are observed
during the noise survey).
Passenger indoor spaces aft of Frame A shall be considered during stern thrusters operation only.
3
4
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Measurement procedure
1.3.1
General
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ISO 2923
ISO 140
ISO 717
E DIN 45681
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1.3.2
Section 3
Required Measurements
Acoustic privacy
1.3.6
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1.3.5.1 In general, the presence of annoying lowfrequency sound (booming effects) occurring in passenger and crew spaces during Sea Mode, Harbour
Operation and Thruster Operation will not be accepted.
2.
Vibration
2.1
Instrumentation
2.1.1
The equipment shall be calibrated at periodic
intervals of not more than two years. Calibration
sheets shall be provided.
2.1.2
On non-magnetic floors, measuring sensors
should preferably be mounted on a three-legged plate
with a minimum weight of 1500 g.
2.1.3
The instrumentation shall allow for calculation of the weighted rms value in terms of vibration
velocity according to ISO 6954.
2.1.4
Provision shall be made for the storage of all
spectra and a limited number of time records.
2.1.5
The instrumentation shall comply with requirements of ISO 8041.
2.2
2.2.1
The required number of measurement positions depends on the vibration direction to be measured (longitudinal, transverse or vertical).
2.2.2
Measurement positions for assessing longitudinal vibrations shall be chosen in a way that measurement results adequately reflect the global level. At
least one measurement position should be chosen at
the inner bottom, the strength (weather) deck and the
top deck level.
2.2.3
Measurement positions for assessing transverse vibrations shall be chosen in a way that results
adequately reflect the global level. Measurement
positions should be located at the strength (weather)
deck of the vessel and at the highest deck of ship. The
longitudinal distance of measurement positions shall
not exceed Lpp/4.
1.3.5.3 When booming effects are present in passenger spaces, the booming rating procedure as mentioned in Annex B shall be applied, irrespective of
the hc target chosen for the ship.
2.2.4
The scope of measurements in vertical direction for passenger and crew accommodation areas,
expressed in verification percentages, is listed in
Table 3.2.
1.3.5.3.1 The procedure as described in IMO Resolution A.468 (XII) shall be applied in crew accommodation spaces and does not depend on the hc target
chosen for the ship.
2.2.5
In rooms/spaces of a more unique character,
e.g. public spaces, open deck recreation areas, offices, mess rooms etc., the vertical vibration level
shall be measured individually for each room/space.
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2.3.2
The velocity spectrum, achieved by an FFT
analysis of the measured time series, shall generally
be made available, i.e. during sea trials. The spectrum
shall be stored.
2.3.3
If desired by GL experts, for instance if
beating occurs, time records of selected measurement
positions shall be recorded and stored.
Table 3.2
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2.3.4
To ensure comparability of the spectra, the
following parameters shall be applied for data acquisition and signal processing:
2.3.5
The results shall be presented as weighted
rms values in terms of vibration velocity.
Required Scope of Vibration Measurements, Passenger and Crew Spaces, Vertical Direction
Sea
Mode
Verification Percentages 1
Harbour
Operation
Thruster
Operation
Aft of Frame B
Passenger first-class cabins
50
30 2
30
30 2
30
30 2
20
10
10
20
30
10
30
10
30
For spaces not referred to in this table, C.2.2.5 and 2.2.6 applies.
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D.
Survey Programmes
1.
General
Required Measurements
Vibration
Part I:
Sea Mode
Part II:
Harbour Operation
At least three months prior to measurements the corresponding Survey Programmes should be submitted
to GL for approval.
All Survey Programmes shall be based on the final
design stage of the ship and shall be presented in
form of an A4-sized document with numbered pages.
The use of A3 format is restricted to drawings.
Moreover, programmes are meant to give the persons
performing measurements necessary background
information for a straightforward execution of measurements.
2.
2.1
Following items form the standard information required for approval of the Survey Programmes;
additional documents can be required if deemed necessary.
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2.9
Detailed description (sketches, material
properties etc.) of noise abatement measures which
are provided in cabins adjacent to machinery spaces,
casings, trunks etc.
3.
3.1
3.2
Ship particulars
3.3
Main data of propulsion plant, propeller,
auxiliary engines.
3.4
Environmental conditions expected during
measurements.
3.5
Permissible range of wind speed, sea state
and water depth.
3.6
Operating conditions expected during measurements.
Loading condition, displacement, draughts, power
and speed of main engine, propeller and auxiliary
machinery.
3.7
Measurement instrumentation
3.8
Prepared measurement protocol sheets and
sketches for each immission zone.
2.2
General arrangement drawings of the ship
(preferred scale 1:50, 1:100, 1:250 or 1:500).
2.3
Machinery arrangement drawings, including
casing arrangement and machinery legend (preferred
scale 1:100, 1:250 or 1:500).
Measurement positions plotted in general arrangement plans indicating number, position and direction
to be measured.
2.4
Drawing for thermal, fire and sound protection, including insulation details (e.g. sketches, material properties etc.).
2.5
Floor and deck covering drawings (thermal,
fire and sound protection), including insulation details (e.g. sketches, material and acoustical properties
etc.) .
2.6
General arrangement drawings of mechanical ventilation systems, including location of HVAC
rooms. All relevant structure-borne and airborne
noise sources shall be indicated in the drawings (including the air supply / exhaust openings of mechanical ventilation and HVAC systems).
2.7
Data and drawings required according to
ISO 717-1 and ISO 717-2.
2.8
E.
Survey Report
A Survey Report contains all results of each measurement on board, executed on the basis of the Survey Programmes.
Each Survey Report shall contain the following documentation:
1.
2.
Loading condition
3.
Any deviation from the Survey Programmes,
e.g. environmental and operation condition, measurement locations, number, instrumentation etc.
4.
Wind speed and direction, sea state (estimated wave height and direction), ship course and
speed
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5.
Filled-in measurement protocol sheets for
noise and vibration.
6.
Calculation of overall hc achieved on the
basis of measurement results.
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7.
All measured 1/1 and/or 1/3 octave band
noise levels shall be submitted (CD, discettes or via
e-mail).
8.
All measured vibration spectra shall be submitted (CD, discettes or via e-mail). The same applies
to selected time series if desired by GL surveyor.
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Section 4
Calculation Procedure of hcClass_Notation
A.
Determination of Single hc
1.2
The hcSPL_Others is defined as the arithmetic
mean value (average hc) of all single hc determined
during the required acceptance trials for the sound
pressure level in passenger and crew spaces other
than cabins, according to the following tolerances:
hcSPL_Others = E for average hc = 0,00 to 0,35
B.
Averaging of Single hc
1.3
The hcAcousticPrivacy is defined as the arithmetic
mean value (average hc) of all single hc determined
during the required acceptance trials for the sound
and impact sound insulation, according to the following tolerances:
hcAcousticPrivacy = E for average hc = 0,00 to 0,35
Noise
1.1
The hcSPL_Cabins is defined as the arithmetic
mean value (average hc) of all single hc determined
during the required acceptance trials for the sound
pressure level in passenger and crew cabins, according to the following ranges:
Vibration
2.1
The hcLongVib corresponds to the worst single hc determined by measurements of the longitudinal vibrations during the required acceptance trials.
2.2
The hcTransvVib corresponds to the worst single hc determined by measurements of the transverse
vibrations during the required acceptance trials.
2.3
The hcVertVib is defined as the arithmetic
mean value (average hc) of all single hc determined
by measurements of the vertical vibrations during the
required acceptance trials, according to the following
tolerances:
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C.
Section 4
Determination of hcClass_Notation
Noise:
hcSPL_Cabins
hcSPL_Others
hcAcoustic_Privacy
Vibration: hcLong_Vib
hcTransv_Vib
hcVert_Vib
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Annex A
Standards
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Standards
A.
General
ISO 1999: 1990-01, "Acoustics Determination of occupational noise exposure and estimation of noise-induced hearing impairment"
E DIN 45681: 1992-01, "Bestimmung der Tonhaltigkeit von Geruschen und Ermittlung eines
Tonzuschlages fr die Beurteilung von Geruschimmissionen" ("Detection of tonal components of noise and determination of a tone
adjustment for the assessment of noise immission")
1.
If these Rules contain procedures deviating
from the relevant standards, these Rules shall have
priority.
B.
Standards
1.
Noise standards
2.
Vibration standards
ISO 4867: 1984 (E), "Code for the measurement and reporting of shipboard vibration data"
ISO 4868: 1984 (E), "Code for the measurement and reporting of local vibration data of
ship structures and equipment"
IEC 1260: 1995-08 and IEC 1260-am1: 200109, Electroacoustics - Octave-band and fractional-octave-band filters"
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Definitions
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Definitions
A.
Important Definitions
Angular frequency, circular frequency:
[rad/s] is the product of the frequency of a
sinusoidal quantity and the factor 2 :
= 2 f
Acoustic privacy:
"Privacy" from an acoustical point of view, i.e.
the state of being alone and relatively undisturbed with regard to noise emissions from
neighbouring cabins, sanitary cells, corridors,
public spaces, open deck recreation spaces,
service spaces etc. (sound and impact sound insulation).
Auxiliary machinery:
Machinery, other than main propulsion machinery, operating when the ship is in normal
service, e.g. auxiliary diesel engines, turbogenerators, hydraulic motors and pumps, compressors, boilers, ventilation fans, gears,
pumps.
Abatement measures:
Noise and/or vibration control measures, e.g.
with the aim of reducing the airborne and/or
structure-borne noise emission as well as of vibration levels of structures, equipment etc.
Beat, beating:
Periodic amplitude variations of an oscillation
resulting from the superposition of two excitation sources of slightly different frequencies.
Beating which occurs in the audible frequency
range is experienced as being annoying.
Boom, booming:
Deep, hollow resonant low-frequency sound in
the range between 16 and 125 Hz. Booming is
mainly due to one or more discrete tonal components of significantly greater amplitudes than
Bathroom:
A room in which there is, e.g. a shower and/or
a bathtub, a washbasin, a toilet etc. In these
Rules, the area of a bathroom is greater than
6 m2.
Cabin type:
Cabins with different types of interior systems
(lining walls, ceilings, doors, etc.), floor constructions, floor coverings etc. See also
"Acoustic Privacy Plan".
Crew spaces:
Cabins, offices (for carrying out the ship's
business), hospitals, mess rooms, recreation
rooms (such as lounges, smoke rooms, cinemas, libraries, hobby and game rooms) and
open recreation areas used by officers, hotel
staff and crew.
Corridors:
Passageways/alleyways arranged in crew and
passenger spaces.
Displacement ():
Displacement of the vessel in metric tonnes.
Dressing-room:
A room for putting on clothes and a place
where clothes are stored, usually in a built-in
wardrobe. In these Rules, the area of a dressing
room is greater than 8 m2. Otherwise the dressing room is not to be defined as a "room".
Drivingpoint impedance:
In a mathematical sense, the complex ratio of
force to velocity taken at the same point in a
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p0
Hard floor:
Floor characterized by a relatively "hard" final
covering, e.g. uncovered steel deck, wood,
tiles, marble, PVC etc. fitted on top of floating
floors, viscoelastic floors, normal deck components, steel decks etc.
Hotel staff spaces:
See "crew spaces"
HVAC:
Heating, venting and air-conditioning system
Immission zones:
Frame D:
= is the period T over which the average is taken, starting at t1 and ending at t2
= unweighted instantaneous rms
sound pressure between 16 and
16 000 Hz
Frame C:
where:
p (t)
Frame B:
t2 p ( t ) 2
dt
( t2 t1) t1 po
(t2 t1)
Frame A:
Impedance:
Impulse noise:
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Definitions
Machinery spaces:
All spaces containing propulsion machinery,
boilers, steam and internal combustion engines,
generators and major electrical machinery, oil
filling stations, refrigerating, stabilizing, hydraulic units, air-conditioning cooling compressors, etc.
Maximum continuous rating (MCR):
Designed maximum continuous power rating of
main engines.
Measured SPL:
The sound pressure level measured with a
sound level meter or sound measurement instrumentation. The measured SPL shall be expressed to one decimal place.
Noise level:
See "A-weighted sound pressure level".
NRC:
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Shaft speed and propulsion power corresponding to service speed contractually agreed on, at
least at 85 % MCR.
"A method for the prediction of structureborne noise propagation in ships", Proceed-
Passenger:
Pax cabins:
All types of cabins (e.g. suite, first-class, standard cabin etc.) intended to be used by passengers.
NoiseFEM:
Overhang:
L A, r = L Aeq + CT + CI + CB in dB(A)
LA, r is the noise rating level in dB(A)
Officers spaces:
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RMS value:
Sanitary cell:
12
t2
2
t1 f ( t ) dt
rms value =
t 2 t1
Room space:
Total room area of an individual public space
in square metres.
SEA:
Statistical Energy Analysis. For detailed information see:
Soft floor:
Floor characterized by a relatively soft final
covering, e.g. carpets, carpeting etc., fitted on
top of floating floors, viscoelastic floors, normal deck compounds, steel decks etc.
p
L = 20 log10 [ dB]
p0
where:
= rms value of measured sound pressure
between 16 and 16 000 Hz
Suite:
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Annex C
Recommendations to Reduce Noise and Vibration
A.
General
1.
To maintain the required noise and vibration
levels various investigations and noise and vibration
reduction measures are recommended. This is true for
the planning, design, fabrication and testing phase of
a newbuilding.
B.
By nature, the reduction of noise and vibration excitation forces is the most effective way to reduce the
noise and vibration levels. Therefore it is recommended:
C.
Theoretical Investigations
1.
Noise and vibration aspects should be considered as early as possible in the design process.
2.
The extent of the theoretical investigations
necessary depends on the experience of the yard with
the relevant ship type and the hc which shall be
achieved. As a guideline the analyses summarised in
Table C.1. are recommended.
The following types of investigations are distinguished:
Review of General Arrangement Plan
Prior to detailed investigations, the general arrangement plan is reviewed with regard to noise and vibration.
Detailed Impedance Investigation
Driving-point impedance levels (frequency range
approx. 50 to 300 Hz) of machinery foundations,
shell constructions above the propeller and of other
critical areas are determined by means of detailed
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D.
Secondary Measures
1.
If the theoretical investigations reveal that
the required noise and vibration levels probably can
not be maintained secondary measures should be
foreseen, i.e.
Insulation, Encapsulation
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Silencing
Structural modifications
E.
1.
It is recommended to carry out test bed noise
and vibration measurements for machinery components in order to check the adherence to noise and
vibration specifications agreed on with suppliers.
2.
During outfitting stage the local vibrations
of deck structures should be measured (impact or/and
exciter measurements) to verify calculation results
and to identify and rectify local structural deficiencies.
3.
During outfitting stage the impedance of
machinery foundations should be measured to verify
calculation results and to identify and rectify local
structural deficiencies.
Seagoing
Passenger Ships
Type of Investigation
hc
E
Noise Prediction 1
z = Strongly recommended
= Recommended
= Recommended only if experience with similar ships is not available
1
The occurrence of tonality and/or booming in pax cabins and public spaces will be strictly assessed for hc E, 1 and 2
(see Section 3, C.1.3.4).
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Protocol Sheet
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Protocol Sheet
Measurement Protocol Sheet
Kind of voyage:
Owner:
Condition:
Ship's name:
hc target:
Tonality
Booming
Rattling Noise
Type of room
No.
Auditory Impression
(Subjective Judgement)
MP-No.
(Measurement Point No.)
A.
Remark
Subjective judgement of noise events (auditory impression) has to be carried out during the noise measurement and
to be reported:
+
=> Noise event is weakly audible, but is not dominating the overall SPL
++
=> Noise event is clearly audible and is dominating the overall SPL
+++
=> Noise event is clearly audible and is very annoying