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AGN 187 - Noise Levels: Application Guidance Notes: Technical Information From Cummins Generator Technologies

This document provides guidance on noise levels from Cummins generator technologies. It measures the noise levels of STAMFORD alternators operating at various speeds, with levels ranging from 77 to 107 dB(A). To obtain the average noise level at full load, 3 dB(A) should be added. Noise levels for AvK alternators depend on the design, but a conventional open air model produces 106 dB(A) at full load while a cooler model is 95 dB(A). Specific AvK alternator noise data can be obtained by contacting applications@cummins.com.

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AGN 187 - Noise Levels: Application Guidance Notes: Technical Information From Cummins Generator Technologies

This document provides guidance on noise levels from Cummins generator technologies. It measures the noise levels of STAMFORD alternators operating at various speeds, with levels ranging from 77 to 107 dB(A). To obtain the average noise level at full load, 3 dB(A) should be added. Noise levels for AvK alternators depend on the design, but a conventional open air model produces 106 dB(A) at full load while a cooler model is 95 dB(A). Specific AvK alternator noise data can be obtained by contacting applications@cummins.com.

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Application Guidance Notes: Technical Information from Cummins Generator Technologies

AGN 187 – Noise Levels

OVERVIEW

A growing number of businesses find that large, heavy-duty Generating Sets are critically
important to their operations, whether for continuous, prime or standby power. Not surprisingly,
large Generating Sets produce high levels of noise that often must be mitigated to meet local,
state and federal regulations or directives. This usually involves key decisions about the
optimal Generating Set location and installation, how to design noise control systems, and
other factors.

MEASURED LEVELS

In any power supply installation, the noise emitted from the Generating Set will be attenuated
when enclosed in a canopy or enclosure. The alternator’s noise level is measured during test,
without attenuation.

STAMFORD Alternators

Using a broad band noise measurement meter, the noise emissions of STAMFORD alternators
were measured on acoustically isolated alternators and were measured in db (A). The levels
were measured with the alternators operating with no load applied and levels were measured
1 metre from the alternator, at the positions indicated in the following drawing:

AGN 187 ISSUE C/1/2


The measured noise levels of STAMFORD alternators are as follows:

Frame Size Speed (rev / min) Average Noise level dB(A)


1500 90
S0/S1
1800 94
3000 100
P0/P1 (2 Pole)
3600 104
1500 90
P0/P1
1800 94
1500 77
UC 224 (S2)
1800 80
1500 83
UC 274 (S3)
1800 87
1500 102
S4L1D
1800 106
1500 91
S4L1S
1800 94
1500 92
HC5 (S5)
1800 96
1500 102
S6L1D
1800 106
1500 94
S6L1S
1800 98
1500 102
P7 (S7)
1800 107
1500 102
P80 (S8/S9)
1800 107

To obtain the average noise level emitted during full load application, increase these values by
3dB(A).

AvK Alternators

Noise level emissions from AvK alternators depend on the design of the alternator, but
generally, for a conventional open air ventilated alternator, the full load noise level is 106dB(A).
An AvK alternator with cooler has a lower noise level; at 95dB(A). As there are many and
various AvK alternator designs, Application Engineering should be consulted for specific noise
level data. Contact applications@cummins.com for noise level data, for a particular AvK
alternator.

Application Guidance Notes are for information purposes only. Cummins Generator Technologies reserves the right to change the contents of
Application Guidance Notes without notice and shall not be held responsible for any subsequent claims in relation to the content.

AGN 187 ISSUE C/2/2

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