How to reduce compressor noise

Being machines, industrial compressors inevitably make noise, and their “power” depends above all on the size of the room in which they are located. Noise is nothing more than the propagation of longitudinal waves that vary the pressure of the surrounding air, so the size of the environment is very important in its final perception. The noise level of an industrial compressor can be measured by special machines, in a standard way.  In addition to the size of the room housing the compressors, the materials used to construct the room (e.g., materials used for the ceiling and walls), the presence of other machines in the room, the positioning of the compressor in the room, and, lastly, the type of industrial compressors on site also affect the noise level. 

Screw air compressors: how to reduce noise

There are several ways to reduce compressor noise. Let’s take a look at some of them. The main methods can be summarized as acoustic insulation, vibration insulation, sound absorption, and vibration damping. 

As far assound absorption is concerned,we can insert a sound barrier between the noise source and the receiver, thus isolating a specific part or the entire machine with the aid of covers equipped with sound-absorbing materials.

The vibration isolation of an industrial compressor, on the other hand, consists of the use of mechanical supports, springs, compensators, and anything else that allows the source of the vibrations to be absorbed.

Riem Italy, a leading company in the industrial compressor sector, also provides assistance for the best positioning of industrial compressors and is able to guarantee effective solutions to reduce noise and vibration problems.

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