4440 Gateway Blvd
Edmonton, AB T6H 5C2
Canada
Noise Control Engineering
Join us for a one-day PDC with Dennis Driscoll of Associates in Acoustics Inc., highlighting how to develop effective noise control solutions; establish noise control priorities; identify and select optimum products for retrofitting equipment; work effectively with design engineers to implement a pro-active approach to noise control; and predict the impact new equipment will have on the existing noise levels.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Conduct a noise control survey, identify the noise generating mechanisms and prioritize items for noise
- Develop feasible engineering controls through effective implementation of the Principles of Noise
- Complete noise control design and retrofit applications for a variety of industrial equipment, such as pneumatic or compressed air systems, electric motors, fans or blowers, pipelines, panel radiated noise,
- Work effectively with design contractors, acoustical product suppliers, and consultants to achieve the stated noise criteria or
| Registration Fees | |
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$ 300.00 |
Local Section Member |
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$ 400.00 |
Non-member |
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$ 200.00 |
Student |
| Registration for Fall PDC Closed |
ABOUT THE COURSE
The most effective way to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss is through effective implementation of engineering noise controls. With some advanced education and training, it is feasible for industrial hygienists with a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of noise to develop noise control solutions; establish noise control priorities; identify and select optimum products for retrofitting equipment; work effectively with design engineers to implement a pro-active approach to noise control; and predict the impact new equipment will have on the existing noise levels.
Value Added:
Several spreadsheet programs and significant references for noise control will be provided on CD to each student, as well as demonstrated throughout the course. Finally, The Noise Manual, 5th Edition, will be provided and referenced during the course.
Prerequisites:
As a prerequisite, students must be familiar with the fundamentals of noise and basic terminology, such as A- weighted sound levels, decibel addition, octave-band frequencies, noise dose, and employee time-weighted average noise exposure.
Outline:
Principles of noise control
- Room acoustics
- Sound propagation inside spaces
- Acoustical absorption
- Sound transmission loss
- Workshop: estimating the new sound level after relocating equipment
- Noise control options and applications for specific equipment: electric motors, vibration isolation Pneumatic and compressed air systems
- Pipe radiated noise
- Acoustical lagging
- Machine casing or panel radiated noise
- Vibration damping
- Industrial fans
- Enclosures
- Silencers
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Since 1980 Dennis’ specialties in acoustics have included measurement of equipment noise levels and employee noise exposures, the design of engineering controls, and environmental surveys. From 1980-1988, Dennis managed Amoco Corporation’s hearing conservation program and has been an acoustical consultant to industry since 1988.
Toward professional certification, Dennis is a registered Professional Engineer and Board Certified Noise Control Engineer. He is also Past President of the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), a Fellow Member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), past Chair of the AIHA Noise
Committee, and recently completed a five-year term as a Council Member of the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation. Finally, Dennis served as Co-Editor of the new AIHA Noise Manual and was a lead author for the chapters on Noise Control Engineering (Chapter 9) and Community Noise (Chapter 15).
Accommodation
Radisson Hotel Edmonton South
4440 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton, AB T6H5C2
Tel: (780) 437-6010
Reservations (Toll Free): 1-800-333-3333
The hotel is offering the following discounted room rates (plus applicable taxes):
- Room Single Rate Signature 2 Queen Beds-Non SMK $119
- Signature 1 King Bed-Pullout Non SMK $119
Rooms must be booked no later than October 25, 2016, to receive the discounted room rate. Discounted rooms are limited. Please call the hotel directly for bookings and refer to the AIHA Alberta Chapter PDC to receive the discounted rate.
Food (breakfast, lunch and snacks) and beverages (coffee, tea, juice, and pop) are included in the registration fee.