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BS 4196-2:1991

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Sound power levels of noise sources Precision methods for determination of sound power levels for discrete-frequency and narrow-band sources in reverberation rooms

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-06-2000

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-03-1991

Committees responsible
National foreword
Method
0.1 Related International Standards
0.2 Synopsis of ISO 3742
0.3 Introduction
1 Scope and field of application
2 References
3 Determination of the significance of discrete-
     frequency components and narrow bands of noise
4 Number of microphone positions and source locations
Annex
A Alternative qualification procedure for the
     measurement of discrete-frequency components
Tables
1 International Standards specifying various methods
     for determining the sound power levels of machines
     and equipment
2 Uncertainty in determining sound levels of
     discrete-frequency noise sources in reverberation
     rooms
3 Procedures to be followed in the measurement of
     discrete-frequency components or narrow bands of
     noise
4 Number of microphone positions required and
     constant K for determining number of source
     locations
5 Test frequencies (or periods) for qualification of
     facility for measuring sounds containing
     significant discrete-frequency components
6 Maximum allowable standard deviation of Li

Explains special requirements that are necessary for accurate determinations of the sound power when discrete frequencies or narrow bands of noise are radiated by a source.

Committee
EH/1
DevelopmentNote
SUPERSEDES BS 4196: PART 2: 1981
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
ISO 3742:1988 Identical

BS 4856-4:1997 Methods for testing and rating fan coil units, unit heaters and unit coolers Determination of sound power levels of fan coil units, unit heaters and unit coolers using reverberating rooms
BS 7458-1:1991 Test code for the measurement of airborne noise emitted by rotating electrical machinery Engineering method for free-field conditions over a reflecting plane
BS EN 61096:1993 Methods of measuring the characteristics of reproducing equipment for digital audio compact discs

ISO 2204:1979 Acoustics Guide to International Standards on the measurement of airborne acoustical noise and evaluation of its effects on human beings
ISO 3744:2010 Acoustics Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane
ISO 354:2003 Acoustics — Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room
ISO 266:1997 Acoustics — Preferred frequencies
ISO 3747:2010 Acoustics Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure Engineering/survey methods for use in situ in a reverberant environment
ISO 3740:2000 Acoustics Determination of sound power levels of noise sources Guidelines for the use of basic standards
ISO 3746:2010 Acoustics Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane
IEC 60225:1966 Octave, half-octave and third-octave band filters intended for the analysis of sounds and vibrations
ISO 1680-2:1986 Acoustics Test code for the measurement of airborne noise emitted by rotating electrical machinery Part 2: Survey method
ISO 3741:2010 Acoustics Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure Precision methods for reverberation test rooms
ISO 3745:2012 Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure — Precision methods for anechoic rooms and hemi-anechoic rooms
ISO 1680-1:1986 Acoustics Test code for the measurement of airborne noise emitted by rotating electrical machinery Part 1: Engineering method for free-field conditions over a reflecting plane
IEC 60651:1979+AMD1:1993+AMD2:2000 CSV Sound level meters

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