TOPIC 6

NOISE CONTROL IN
BUILDING SERVICES
 NOISE FROM
BUILDING SERVICES EQUIPMENT
 BUILDING SERVICES EQUIPMENT

AIR DUCTING / HVAC SYSTEM

LIFT & ESCALATOR

PLUMBING SYSTEM

MOTOR & FAN

AIR DUCTING / HVAC SYSTEM
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HOW TO
REDUCE :
 LIFT & ESCALATOR

Lift and escalator systems employ components rotating and translating at speed.
Those include elastic tension members such as long ropes, cables, chains and belts.
Due to their flexibility and loading conditions they are susceptible to vibration and
their dynamic characteristics such as stiffness, mass and damping are time-varying.
Thus, the analyst and the designer should be aware that the natural frequencies of a
lift and escalator installation change with the time and speed of the transport motion.
In lift systems the sources of excitation include the inertial load due to the system
acceleration/deceleration profile; periodic excitation caused by the host building
structure sway; excitation at the sheave from the drive machine; excitation at the car
due to the car-guide rail interaction and aerodynamic effects.
Vibration (and noise) in chain-driven escalator installations are often caused by the
discrete nature of the chain links and their interactions with the sprocket. The dynamic
loads produced by impact between the engaging roller and sprocket surface combined
with polygonal action lead to excessive transverse vibrations of the chain. This in turn
results in excessive friction wear which reduces the safe service life of the installation
 PLUMBING SYSTEM

1. Banging

Usually, banging noises in the pipes come from a problem with water pressure or water flow. Two of the
most common causes are water hammers and trapped air bubbles.
A water hammer occurs when a faucet or valve is shut off suddenly. The water that was rushing toward that
exit has a high amount of momentum and, when it meets the closed valve, causes a loud bang.
2. Humming
 When water pressure is too high for the system's capacity, it can leave your pipes vibrating. This vibration may
result in a humming noise, especially when the water is running.
3. Gurgling
 When pipes have difficulty draining, they may protest with a distinct glugging or gurgling sound. Usually this noise
indicates the presence of an obstruction in the pipes. This obstruction may consist of an item that accidentally
washed down the drain, built-up soap scum or other debris, or mineral and hard water deposits on the sides of
the pipes.
4. Rattling
 Pipes travel mostly behind walls, ceilings, and floors. Pipes that hang suspended must be securely fastened.

5. Squealing or Whistling
 Plumbing system relies on many small components to make the faucets and valves work properly. When a washer
or other small component wears out, it may be squealing or whistling when that section of plumbing is used.
 Most commonly, broken and worn washers occur near dishwasher or washing machine.
MOTOR & FAN
 NOISE CONTROL METHOD

ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL CONTROL
 ENGINEERING CONTROL

Use machines
Choose a silence Schedule
that is suitable
machines maintenance
for its burden
ENGINEERING CONTROL
 ARCHITECTURE CONTROL

Use Use the

Space
vibration vibration
arrangement
isolators isolation
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