A natural gas compressor station had just been brought
on-line when neighbors started complaining about the noise. Ambient
noise levels in this rural area were measured between 43 and 46 dBA at
night. After an unsuccessful attempt at mitigating the noise with a thin
metal building, the gas supplier called Unger Technologies to assist in
abating the noise.
Unger Technologies was brought in to measure the current noise levels at
the property line. The new 1300 horsepower compressor was generated new
noise at the property line of 59 dBA. These levels exceeded the city
codes and an acoustic reduction goal was established.
Gas Compressor Sound Enclosure
complete with ventilation
While still maintaining operation of the compressor,
Unger engineered and supplied a modular acoustic steel sound enclosure.
This enclosure was completely outfitted with access doors and silenced
ventilation. Our system is specifically engineered for the difficult low
frequency “drone” of the outdoor gas compressor stations.
Our ultimate goal was exceeded by 5 decibels. The client was pleased to
eliminate the noise levels and vowed to use Unger again in their future
compressor station work.
Please call Unger Technologies for your outdoor natural gas compressor
station noise problem.
