Noise control design objectives

The control of audible noise in the design of new power plants is becoming increasingly important due both to developing regulations, and increasing public concern about the adverse effects of excessive noise levels. Integrating noise control into the design process for a new facility requires first establishing design objectives to serve as the basis for coordinating the design effort. An approach is presented here for establishing practical design objectives that will be compatible with other design aspects and will result in effective yet economical project noise control.