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China Harbour Engineering Company (Group)
Noise Assessment Report for Grab Dredger (GD-853 40305V)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................1
2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................1
3. NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS ..............................................................................3
4. CALCULATION ...............................................................................................................4
5 CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................4
List of Tables
Table 2.1 Instrument list ....................................................................................................1

Table 3.1 Measurement Results for the Dredging Mode of Grab Dredger (GD-853
40305V) .............................................................................................................3
Table 3.1b Summary of the results ......................................................................................3
List of Figures
Figure 1 Measurement Locations for Dredging Mode
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Cinotech Consultants Limited was commissioned by the China Harbour Engineering
Company (Group) (hereinafter called “the Client”) to conduct a Sound Power Level
(SWL) assessment for the Grab Dredger (GD-853 40305V) on 14 May 2003. The
Client intended to evaluate the sound power level of the equipment for the application
of construction noise permits. On-site noise measurements were conducted.
1.2 This report presents the noise assessment results and determines the sound power
level of the powered mechanical equipment (PME) mentioned above.
2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
2.1 The SWL measurement and calculation were follows to the procedures detailed in
ISO 3746-1995 (E), Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels of noise
sources – Survey method.
2.2 A sound level meter with fast response mode was used for the measurement. The
meter was calibrated with a B&K 4231 acoustic calibrator before and after the
measurements. The calibrations were checked to within ±1.0 dB(A).
2.3 A Laser Gun model no. (Criterion 300/400) was used to measure the distance between
the sound level meter and the noise source.
2.4 The instruments used for the measurement are summarised in Table 2.1 as below.
Table 2.1 Instrument List
Equipment Model
Sound Level Meter B&K 2238
Sound Pressure Calibrator B&K 4231
Laser Gun Criterion 300/400
2.5 The measurement positions for dredging mode operation are shown in Figure 1.
2.6 The sound pressure level Leq (5 mins) of the PME in dredging mode was first
measured at the measuring points, and then the background noise level of Leq(5min.)
was measured without the PME running. The measured noise levels were then
averaged logarithmically to obtain the value of L'pA (for the PME in operating mode)
and L''pA (for the background). The value was then corrected to account for the
influence of background noise, by deducting a correction factor k. The noise emitted
from the PME alone can then be found.
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2.7 The sound power level is then calculated with the use of the following formula:
LWA = LpfA + 10 log (S / S0) dB
where
LWA is the equipment sound power level, dB(A);

LpfA is the A-weighted sound power level of the source, dB(A);
S is the area of the measurement surface, in square metres;
S0 reference distance (1 square metre)
k = - 10 log [ 1 - 10 -0.1 (L'pA - L''pA) ]
where
L'pA is the A-weighted sound pressure level averaged over the measurement
surface, in decibels, with the source under test in operation;
L''pA is the A-weighted sound pressure level of background noise averaged

over the measurement surface, in decibels;
For the rectangular parallel-piped measurement surface,
S= 4 * (ab + bc + ca)
where a=(l1/2) + d, b= (l2/2) + d and c= l3 + d,
l1, l2, l3 are the dimensions of the rectangular reference parallelepiped;

d is the measuring distance.

3. NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS
3.1 The result of the measurement for dredging mode is given as below.
Table 3.1 Measurement Results for the Dredging Mode of Grab Dredger
(GD-853 40305V)
Measurement Point Noise Level, dB(A)

A 68.3
B 64.0
C 73.9
D 71.6
Background avg. 58.5
Table 3.1b Summary of the results
Mode Dredging
No. of pts 4
L'pA 70.8 dB(A)
L''pA 58.5 dB(A)
l1 39.0 m
l2 18.0 m
l3 10.0 m
d1 25 m
d2 25 m
d3 0m
Area of measurement surface
9192
(m2)

4. CALCULATION
Dredging Mode
Difference in L'pA – L''pA : 70.8 – 58.5 = 12.3 dB(A)

Background noise correction factor : 0.00 dB(A)
Area of measurement surface : 9192 m2
Sound power level:

= (70.8 – 0.00) + 10 log (9192/1)
= 110 dB(A)
5 CONCLUSION
5.1 The maximum sound power levels of the Grab Dredger GD-853 40305V is 110
dB(A).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................1
2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ...............................................................................1
3. NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS ...........................................................................3
4. CALCULATION..............................................................................................................4
5 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................4
List of Tables
Table 2.1 Instrument List ....................................................................................................1

Table 3.1 Measurement Results for the Dredging Mode of Grab Dredger (GD-1102
40357V)..................................................................................................................3
Table 3.1b Summary of the results ........................................................................................3
List of Figures
Figure 1 Measurement Locations for Dredging Mode
Appendix
A Field Measurement Record and Calculation of Sound Power Level
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1. INTRODUCTION
(SWL) assessment for the Grab Dredger (GD-1102 40357V) on 4 September 2003.
The Client intended to evaluate the sound power level of the equipment for the
application of construction noise permits. On-site noise measurements were
conducted.
Table 2.1 Instrument List
Equipment Model
2.5 The measurement positions for dredging mode operation are shown in Figure 1.
2.6 The sound pressure level Leq (5 mins) of the PME in dredging mode was first
measured at the measuring points, and then the background noise level of Leq(5min.)
was measured without the PME running. The measured noise levels were then
averaged logarithmically to obtain the value of L'pA (for the PME in operating mode)
and L''pA (for the background). The value was then corrected to account for the
influence of background noise, by deducting a correction factor k. The noise emitted
from the PME alone can then be found.

where

k = - 10 log [ 1 - 10 -0.1 (L'pA - L''pA) ]
where

S= 4 * (ab + bc + ca)


3.1 The result of the measurement for dredging mode is given as below.
Table 3.1 Measurement Results for the Dredging Mode of Grab Dredger
(GD-1102 40357V)
Measurement Point Noise Level, dB(A)

A 69.4
B 63.6
C 73.2
D 71.4
Background avg. 53.9
Table 3.1b Summary of the results
Mode Dredging
No. of pts 4
L'pA 70.6
L''pA 53.9
l1 38.0
l2 17.0
l3 10.0
d1 25
d2 25
d3 0
Area of measurement surface
8996
(m2)

4. CALCULATION
Dredging Mode
Difference in L'pA – L''pA : 70.6 – 53.9 = 16.7 dB(A)

Area of measurement surface : 8996 m2
Sound power level:

= (70.6 – 0.00) + 10 log (8996/1)
= 110 dB(A)
5 CONCLUSION
5.1 The maximum sound power levels of the Grab Dredger GD-1102 40357V is 110
dB(A).

FIGURE 1
MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS FOR
DREDGING MODE
APPENDIX A
FIELD MEASUREMENT RECORD &
CALCULATION OF SOUND POWER
LEVEL
Calculation Of Sound Power Level
Grab Dredger (GD-1102 4035 7V) Grabing Mode
Measurement Point Noise Level, dB(A) Background, dB(A)

A 69.4 53.9
B 63.6 53.9 d (a,b,c) S
C 73.2 53.9 l1 38.0 25 44 8996
D 71.4 53.9 l2 17.0 25 33.5
Log average 70.6 53.9 l3 10.0 0 10
Difference in L'pA - L''pA 16.7

Background noise correction factor 0.00
Area of measurement surface 8996
LWA 110
Noise Assessment Report for Tug Boat (HKD T-7 5873)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 1
2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................... 1
3. NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS........................................................................................ 3
4. CALCULATION......................................................................................................................... 4
5 CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................................... 4
List of Tables
Table 2.4 - Instrument list ....................................................................................................................1

Table 3.1a - Measurement results ........................................................................................................3
Table 3.1b - Summary of the results ....................................................................................................3
List of Figures
Figure 1 Measurement Locations for Sailing Mode
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1. INTRODUCTION
(SWL) assessment for the Tug Boat (HKD T-7 5873) on 14 May 2003. The Client
intended to evaluate the sound power level of the equipment for the application of
construction noise permits. On-site noise measurements were conducted.
Table 2.1 - Instrument List
Equipment Model
2.5 The measurement positions for sailing mode operation are shown in Fig. 1
2.6 The sound pressure level Leq (5 mins) of the PME in sailing mode was first measured
at the measuring points, and then the background noise level of Leq(5min.) is
measured without the PME running. The measured noise levels were then averaged
logarithmically to obtain the value of L'pA (for the PME in operating mode) and L''pA
(for the background). The value was then corrected to account for the influence of
background noise, by deducting a correction factor k. The noise emitted from the
PME alone can then be found.
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where

k = - 10 log [ 1 - 10 -0.1 (L'pA - L''pA) ]
where

S= 4 * (ab + bc + ca)


3.1 The result of the measurement for sailing mode is given as below.
Table 3.1a - Measurement results for the Sailing Mode of the Tug Boat
Measurement Point Noise Level, dB(A) Measurement Point Noise Level, dB(A)
1 78.4 11 75.4
2 80.9 12 75.0
3 79.1 13 76.0
4 78.1 14 76.5
5 77.2 15 75.9
6 76.9 16 75.0
7 76.7 17 76.3
8 75.6 18 77.0
9 74.8 19 77.9
10 74.5 20 78.0
Log average 77.1
Summary
Table 3.1b - Summary of the Results
Mode Sailing
No. of pts 20
L'pA 77.1 dB(A)
L''pA 57.8 dB(A)
l1 12.2 m
l2 4.7 m
l3 2.0 m
d1 1m
d2 1m
d3 0m
Area of measurement surface (m2) 178.74

4. CALCULATION
Sailing Mode
Difference in L'pA – L''pA : 77.1– 57.8 = 19.3 dB(A)

Area of measurement surface : 178.74 m2
Sound power level:

= (77.1 – 0.00) + 10 log (178.74/1)
= 100 dB(A)
5 CONCLUSION
5.1 The maximum sound power levels of the Tug Boat (HKD T-7 5873) is 100 dB(A).

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China Harbour Engineering Company (Group)

Noise Assessment Report for Grab Dredger (GD-853 40305V)

2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................1

3. NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS ..............................................................................3

Table 2.1 Instrument list ....................................................................................................1

Figure 1 Measurement Locations for Dredging Mode

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Table 2.1 Instrument List

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LWA = LpfA + 10 log (S / S0) dB

LWA is the equipment sound power level, dB(A);

k = - 10 log [ 1 - 10 -0.1 (L'pA - L''pA) ]

L''pA is the A-weighted sound pressure level of background noise averaged

For the rectangular parallel-piped measurement surface,

where a=(l1/2) + d, b= (l2/2) + d and c= l3 + d,

l1, l2, l3 are the dimensions of the rectangular reference parallelepiped;

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3. NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS

Measurement Point Noise Level, dB(A)

Table 3.1b Summary of the results

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Difference in L'pA – L''pA : 70.8 – 58.5 = 12.3 dB(A)

Sound power level:

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2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ...............................................................................1

3. NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS ...........................................................................3

Table 2.1 Instrument List ....................................................................................................1

Figure 1 Measurement Locations for Dredging Mode

A Field Measurement Record and Calculation of Sound Power Level

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Table 2.1 Instrument List

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LWA = LpfA + 10 log (S / S0) dB

LWA is the equipment sound power level, dB(A);

k = - 10 log [ 1 - 10 -0.1 (L'pA - L''pA) ]

L''pA is the A-weighted sound pressure level of background noise averaged

For the rectangular parallel-piped measurement surface,

where a=(l1/2) + d, b= (l2/2) + d and c= l3 + d,

l1, l2, l3 are the dimensions of the rectangular reference parallelepiped;

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3. NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS

Measurement Point Noise Level, dB(A)

Table 3.1b Summary of the results

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Difference in L'pA – L''pA : 70.6 – 53.9 = 16.7 dB(A)

Sound power level:

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Grab Dredger (GD-1102 4035 7V) Grabing Mode

Measurement Point Noise Level, dB(A) Background, dB(A)

Difference in L'pA - L''pA 16.7

2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................... 1

3. NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS........................................................................................ 3

Table 2.4 - Instrument list ....................................................................................................................1

Figure 1 Measurement Locations for Sailing Mode

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Table 2.1 - Instrument List

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LWA = LpfA + 10 log (S / S0) dB

LWA is the equipment sound power level, dB(A);

k = - 10 log [ 1 - 10 -0.1 (L'pA - L''pA) ]

L''pA is the A-weighted sound pressure level of background noise averaged

For the rectangular parallel-piped measurement surface,

where a=(l1/2) + d, b= (l2/2) + d and c= l3 + d,

l1, l2, l3 are the dimensions of the rectangular reference parallelepiped;