Wind Farm Noise
eBook - ePub

Wind Farm Noise

Measurement, Assessment, and Control

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eBook - ePub

Wind Farm Noise

Measurement, Assessment, and Control

About this book

A comprehensive guide to wind farm noise prediction, measurement, assessment, control and effects on people

Wind Farm Noise covers all aspects associated with the generation, measurement, propagation, regulation and adverse health effects of noise produced by large horizontal-axis wind turbines of the type used in wind farms.

The book begins with a brief history of wind turbine development and the regulation of their noise at sensitive receivers. Also included is an introductory chapter on the fundamentals of acoustics relevant to wind turbine noise so that readers are well prepared for understanding later chapters on noise measurements, noise generation mechanisms, noise propagation modelling and the assessment of the noise at surrounding residences.

Key features:

  • Potential adverse health effects of wind farm noise are discussed in an objective way.
  • Means for calculating the noise at residences due to a wind farm prior to construction are covered in detail along with uncertainty estimates.
  • The effects of meteorological conditions and other influences, such as obstacles, ground cover and atmospheric absorption, on noise levels at residences are explained.
  • Quantities that should be measured as well as how to best measure them in order to properly characterise wind farm noise are discussed in detail.
  • Noise generation mechanisms and possible means for their control are discussed as well as aspects of wind farm noise that still require further research to be properly understood.

The book provides comprehensive coverage of the topic, containing both introductory and advanced level material.

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Yes, you can access Wind Farm Noise by Colin H. Hansen,Con J. Doolan,Kristy L. Hansen in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Mechanical Engineering. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Wiley Series in Acoustics, Noise and Vibration
  7. Preface
  8. Chapter 1: Wind Energy and Noise
  9. Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Acoustics and Frequency Analysis
  10. Chapter 3: Noise Generation
  11. Chapter 4: Wind Turbine Sound Power Estimation
  12. Chapter 5: Propagation of Noise and Vibration
  13. Chapter 6: Measurement
  14. Chapter 7: Effects of Wind Farm Noise and Vibration on People
  15. Chapter 8: Wind Farm Noise Control
  16. Chapter 9: Recommendations for Future Research
  17. Appendix A: Basic Mathematics
  18. Appendix B: The BPM model
  19. Appendix C: Ground Reflection Coefficient Calculations
  20. Appendix D: Calculation of Ray Path Distances and Propagation Times for the Nord2000 Model
  21. Appendix E: Calculation of Terrain Parameters for the Nord2000 Sound Propagation Model
  22. Appendix F: Calculation of Fresnel Zone Sizes and Weights
  23. Appendix G: Calculation of Diffraction and Ground Effects for the Harmonoise Model
  24. Appendix H: Active Noise-control System Algorithms
  25. Index
  26. End User License Agreement