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Many people have heard of a sound proof generator, sound proof container or silent generator. However, unless you
actually work in the industry, few know how they work or what to expect from them.

How a Sound Proof Container Works

Generators – especially un-containerised diesel Service Menu
generators – are very loud. So loud that working Sound Proof Generator Enclosures
in proximity to them can cause hearing loss
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that they present a substantial problem for
nearby businesses and passers-by. As a result,
laws and regulations have been passed to make Acoustic Enclosures
sure that any portable or ‘emergency’ power
generators produce only an ‘acceptable’ level of
noise. A silent generator operates inside a sound Bespoke Containers
proof container or generator enclosure which
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Most sound proof containers or silent generators use composite materials in their generator enclosures. These are typically layers of hard material
intended to reflect the sound energy back inside the enclosure, as well as layers of soft, porous and resilient materials which actually absorb that sound
 
energy, converting it into heat. However, different frequencies are absorbed better or worse by different materials. ‘Material A’ might be excellent at

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absorbing very high frequencies, but poor at lower ones. ‘Material B’ might be great at absorbing low to middle frequencies, but rubbish at the high end.
That is why most modern sound proof generators use several layers of different material types. Higher frequency sound is typically absorbed best by
highly porous materials which can channel these smaller waves deep into the material, scattering and absorbing them. Lower frequency sound is a very 1
different challenge. These waves are sometimes deflected or absorbed by large, heavy layers of material which is simply resistant to movement, but the 
best results with lightweight materials come from using an ‘air pocket’ technique. Thin panels of material are separated by wide, shallow air gaps. This
arrangement uses a resonance effect to make the low frequency sound into a higher, sharper pitch. That higher frequency sound can then be absorbed by
porous materials within the air gap itself. The actual materials and layering techniques used depend on the frequency range a generator produces. Not all
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generators are the same, of course. A generator enclosure should be engineered for a specific class and type of generator – or better yet, a specific
model – in order to ensure that the sound proof container is as effective as possible at absorbing the exact range of sound that that gen-set produces.

How is Generator Noise Quanti ed?

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Sound levels generally are measured in decibels (dB). In general terms, anything above 80 dB is
‘loud’. Sound levels in the 100-125 dB range are usually considered ‘uncomfortable’, and actually Blog

become painful to most people around 140 dB. The noise that a generator produces can be
measured in a linear scale – dB(L) – which weights all frequencies equally, or on an audible scale –
dB(A) – which only really takes into account sounds human ears can typically detect, dB(A) is the News
most useful scale to use for a sound proof container.

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Of course, there is a difference between how much noise reduction is theoretically possible and
how much is commercially feasible. It is generally considered that a reduction of 40 dB(A) is the
upper limit of what is practical for a prefabricated sound proof container. However, if you require a
larger reduction, our decades of expertise allows us to make this possible, but the extra cost,
weight and difficulty of installation can make this impractical for some applications.

How can I find the best enclosure to use with my generator?

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Simply put, talk to our experts! Email us at enquiries@adeltd.co.uk or call us directly on +44 1977
658 100, and we will be happy to discuss your needs and project requirements in detail. No matter
how much power you need or what final sound profile you need to achieve, we can help you find the
right products at the right price.

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