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At Wakefield Acoustics we have built established relationships with our clients by completing successful industrial noise control projects and this includes switchgear room solutions. We have the facilities, technology, and industry leading experience to create a truly bespoke solution for your business.
All our switchgear room products are designed to meet your requirements and prefabricated to house any type and quality of switchgear equipment. Reducing noise is important for any business with onsite machinery and electrical equipment such as LV & HV switchgears.
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Switchgear enclosures or containers are manufactured specifically to suit project requirements, ensuring thermal and acoustic protection for equipment. Structural support is incorporated into welded baseplates in order to provide adequate support for heavy switchgear items.
With over 40 years of experience across a broad range of industries, Wakefield Acoustics has experience of designing high specification products for all environments, from general industrial and manufacturing, to power generation and oil and gas.
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What are acoustic switchgear rooms?
Acoustic switchgear rooms are bespoke designed electrical equipment enclosures that house switchgear, transformers, and other related electrical infrastructure. The acoustic switchgear room provide significant noise reduction to protect surrounding areas and personnel.
Why do switchgear rooms need acoustic treatment?
Switchgear rooms require acoustic treatment because electrical equipment can generate significant noise levels, often 70-90 dB or higher. This noise can disturb nearby residential areas and create uncomfortable working conditions for personnel.
What types of electrical equipment create noise in switchgear rooms?
The typical electrical equipment noise in switchgear rooms are power transformers, cooling fans & ventilation systems, switchgear operation reactors, inductors, and more.
What acoustic performance levels can acoustic switchgear rooms achieve?
Most acoustic switchgear rooms typically provide 25-30 dB of noise reduction compared to standard electrical rooms. This can reduce the noise levels from the exterior of the acoustic switchgear rooms down to acceptable 35-40 dB levels for residential & commercial environments.