Acoustics For Electrical Engineers

This presentation will cover the fundamental considerations when space planning for a generator room:

• How much air does a generator need? How much will remote cooling help?
• How big do the attenuators really need to be given it will only be tested occasionally?
• Why can’t we just add some acoustic louvres to fix it later?

When including backup generation for a building, it is critical that appropriate space and airflow paths are identified at the earliest possible moment. As diesel powered generators require a great deal of cooling air, getting the wrong location or even the wrong orientation can lead to significant challenges later in the design where things don’t fit, and a downward spiral of compromises can start. However, generators also make a lot of noise, meaning big attenuators are normally required to fit in as well. Understanding the fundamentals of the cooling system and its acoustic requirements are critical to getting the space right before it’s too late.

In addition to our Electrical Engineering Group members, we extend the invitation to members of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE), and the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Plus all others who have an interest in this subject are more than welcome to join us too.

Key Learning Outcomes: By the end of the presentation, attendees will learn:

• KISS – The simplest option is probably the best generator design.
• Be sure to get good input from acoustic designers that have undertaken generator rooms before and understand the intricacies
• It’s difficult to do the generator room design too early. If it’s not completed by Developed Design, major problems could be looming.

This presentation is available to attend online and will start at 5:30pm sharp.