Dirty airstreams present an interesting problem for silencer engineers; these airstreams require the same level of noise reduction as a conventional airstream, but measures must be taken to reduce the accumulation of dirt, grease, and other debris on the silencer. The...
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Important Noise Control Concepts
Noise control is an incredibly deep topic, combining physics, biology, engineering, law, and more—and that’s just scratching the surface. To give you a better understanding of the kinds of considerations that go into designing noise control solutions for businesses,...
FANSIL: A High-Level Overview Of VAW’s Industry-Leading Tool
Overview FANSIL is a free, user-friendly acoustic analysis tool created by VAW Systems; it’s an industry-leading silencer selection software that works with a wide range of fan silencers and supporting equipment. We’ve made FANSIL simple to use with a straightforward...
Noise Ordinances & Bylaws: What They Are & Why They’re Important
Cities are loud; between traffic, machinery, construction, animals, and other noise emitters, there can be background noise levels of 60 dB—which might be enough to harm your health. Noise ordinances are laws or by-laws that seek to limit the amount of noise in...
Case Study: Diffuser Optimization
This study examines how VAW Systems successfully developed a lightweight, compact vent silencer package for a research facility looking to reduce the amount of noise received by residential receptors adjacent to its property. Project Description Our client...
Industrial Plant Noise Control For Baghouse Filters: What It Is & How It Works
Baghouse filters (sometimes shortened to bag filters) are dust and particulate filtration systems that are commonly used in industrial settings. Power plants, steel mills, chemical producers, and other manufacturing and industrial companies are the most common users...
Winnipeg Engineered Noise Control Company Attended AHR Expo in Chicago as an Exhibitor
WINNIPEG, MB: VAW Systems, a Manitoba-owned company offering engineered noise control products, is proud to announce that they attended the AHR Expo in Chicago as an exhibitor. The AHR (Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating) Expo is the largest heating,...
Measuring & Evaluating Property Line Noise Levels
Noise ordinances affect the amount of noise that can be produced on your property; when violated, you may be subject to fines and other penalties. Reducing noise levels is the best way to avoid noise ordinance violations. In this article, we’ll explore how noise...
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