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News Release from: APV | Subject: Rannie and Gaulin homogenisers
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 February 2003
Soundproof cabinet keeps homogenisers
quiet
APV Products, Homogenisers, a subsidiary of Invensys, has launched a new soundproof cabinet to reduce noise emissions from its higher capacity homogenisers.
APV Products, Homogenisers, a subsidiary of Invensys, has launched a new soundproof cabinet to reduce noise emissions from its higher capacity homogenisers In the case of smaller homogenisers, existing noise levels are not significant, but for larger models there is a need to minimise noise to below 80dB(A), a point at which hearing protection is no longer required
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 2 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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This goal has been achieved for all APV Rannie and Gaulin branded homogenisers in the 37 to 315kW range, where the noise level has been reduced by the introduction of the sound proof cabinet to 72-79dB(A), depending on capacity and pressure.
The extended noise level, which has been measured in accordance with ISO11201, has been verified at all four sides of the cabinet and adjusted to allow for background noise.
The result equates to a reduction of up to 6dB(A).
According to APV Products, Homogenisers Sales and Marketing Manager, Frank Poulsen, "On the basis that a reduction of 3dB(A) can seem like the noise level has been halved, the APV reduction of 6dB(A) provides for a greatly improved working environment for all plant operations staff".
"And all this has been achieved without compromising hygiene and maintenance requirements", he continued, "The cabinet is made from easy to clean stainless steel surfaces both internally and externally in the form of panels.
These can be quickly opened for access to the homogeniser itself.
An inspection light is provided at the liquid end".
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