Basic Documentation

About this Application Guide
• Chapter 6, Minimizing HVAC Sound, offers general guidance on minimizing
excessive or objectionable HVAC sound.
• The Appendix contains blank copies of certain graphs and forms that appear in this
document. They are intended to be copied and used for sound measurement and
analysis.
• The Glossary describes the terms and acronyms used in this manual.
• The Index helps you locate information presented in this application guide.
Suggested Reference Materials
In addition to this application guide, the following publications are recommended sources of
detailed technical information associated with minimizing sound in ventilation systems:
• American Society Of Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.:
− A Practical Guide To Noise and Vibration Control
− HVAC Applications, 1991 (Chapter 42 - Sound and Vibration Control)
− Fundamentals, 1993 (Chapter 7 Sound and Vibration)
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association Inc. (SMACNA):
− HVAC Systems Duct Design
• Air Movement and Control Association, Inc.:
− Laboratory Method of Testing in-Duct Sound Power Measurement Procedure for
Fans ANSI/AMCA 330-86
− Methods for Calculating Fan Sound Ratings from Laboratory Test Data AMCA
301-90
− Reverberant Room Method for Sound Testing of Fans AMCA 300-85
− Application of Sound Power level Ratings for Fans AMCA 303-79
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute:
− Procedure for Estimating Occupied Space Sound Levels in the Application of Air
Terminals and Air Outlets (ARI 885-90)
− Standard for Air Terminals (ARI 880-89)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers United Engineering Center:
− Measurement of Industrial Sound ANSI/ASME PTC 36-1985
II Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.