Discusses the fundamentals, i.e. behavior, measurement and control of sound to aid the design of quiet systems.
Topics include:
- Definitions
- Frequency
- Octave bands
- Sound power vs. sound pressure
- Sound ratings (A-weighting, B-weighting, C-weighting, noise criteria - NC, room criteria – RC, sone, phone)
- Sound measurement methods
- Equipment sound rating and industry standards (ARI, AMCA, ASHRAE)
- Source-path-receiver
- Sound paths
- Attenuation
- Transmission loss
- Regenerated noise
- Room effect
- Fan-generated noise
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