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Services - Noise & Vibration Analysis

Noise and Vibration Analysis  & Technical Support

As an extremely well equipped engineering consultancy, we use a very wide range of both proprietary and bespoke instrumentation across a very wide range of applications on a daily basis. Couple this with a background in automotive engineering and data analysis and you can see why we have acquired a reputation for developing innovative and practical analysis techniques and systems that have wide industrial and environmental application.

Consequently, we provide analysis, technical support and training services for a host of consultancies, Local Authorities, Councils and industrial concerns. Plus we have also developed a range of bespoke software and hardware for both general and specific project noise and vibration measurement, storage, analysis and processing.

Remote Analysis
Many companies and authorities send us recordings and videos for interpretation and analysis as part of a development process or for a court case.

Remote Control of Noisenoise recorder

New remote diagnosis technology dramatically reduces noise control costs...

There are simple, low cost solutions to many occupational and environmental noise problems. An expert assessment of the options, however, may be time-consuming and can cost more than the solution itself. New technology coupled with the largest database of noise control solutions available allows us to diagnose and / or solve many noise control problems remotely via email - and at a fraction of the cost of conventional programmes. We can even provide you with a suitable recorder to acquire the data. fan tones 3D waterfall

fan tone noise reduction

 

  • More cost effective noise control - fewer (or no) site visit costs + innovative best practice engineering source control
  • Faster solutions to noise problems - no scheduling or weather issues + email response
  • Reduced carbon footprint - minimised travelling + efficient control techniques

Remote Noise Control Case Study - Commercial Laundry Extract Fanfan noise reduction by remote control
The noise from this extract fan was the cause of complaints from nearby residents. The conventional approach involves: site visit to carry out noise measurements and analysis; review of fan installation; specification of silencers and enclosure; second site visit following installation to assess performance; reporting. Remote control: we provided instructions for recording the fan sound and for the required fan dimensions. We analysed the recordings and provided detailed drawings for the fan modification. A single site visit was made to check installation and measure the performance - 20-30dB reduction in tonal content (see tonal analysis plot), eliminating the problem. The remote process itself saved c£1k, whilst the source control modification (in place of enclosure/silencer) saved a further £3k (and without the increased running costs). Moreover, whole process was completed within a few days rather than a few weeks. Download the technical note> [pdf 320k]

Bespoke Systems and "Specials"
We have enormous experience of developing bespoke systems (novel analysis techniques, hardware and / or software) for specialised or unusual applications.

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noise control audit - digital noise assessment - noise competency training - noise training - product noise control - fan noise control - VWF (Vibration White Finger) - Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) assessment - HAV competency training - HAV database (HAV-Base) - Whole Body Vibration (WBV) measurement - environmental noise control - noise nuisance - environmental noise monitoring - production line testing (noise and vibration) - noise nuisance / annoyance recorders - frequency analyser and noise analyser software

Industrial Noise & Vibration Centre
889 Plymouth Road, Slough Berks SL1 4LP
Tel: 01753 698800 Fax: 01753 567 988
email:consult@invc.co.uk