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Abstract - In the present work, fiberglass panel arrangement absorption is measured according to the reverberation
chamber method. The P500 with black veil and the Acoustic Panel P are combined to quantize their absorption
according to ISO 354.
1.
INTRODUCTION
(1)
( )
( )
( )
(3)
( )
( )
(4)
(5)
(8)
(12)
(13)
where
is the absorption of an infinite sample and
is a factor as can be seen in Fig. 2:
(9)
(10)
) (11)
Figure 2:
studies
1.6.2 Repeatability
The repeatability of the RT measurements are
calculated as shown in next equation
where
is the wavelength.
3
1,20
m
1,20
m
)]
(15)
2.2 Acustiver P VN
TEST SAMPLES
50mm
Length
1.2m
Height
1m
Laptop
Absorbent
RT (s)
1.99
2.05
2.69
2.61
2.79
2.59
2.53
2.78
2.64
2.58
2.63
2.63
2.77
2.65
2.47
2.32
2.11
2.08
r (m)
0.57
0.56
0.49
0.50
0.48
0.50
0.50
0.48
0.49
0.50
0.49
0.49
0.48
0.49
0.51
0.53
0.56
0.56
PROCEDURE
3.1 Equipment
Frequency
100
125
160
200
250
316
400
500
630
800
1000
1250
1600
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
Tascam US1641
4 Earthworks M-50
Outline Omnidirectional Source
Sound Level Meter SVANTEK 959
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3.4 Measurement
3.4.1 Signal to Noise Ratio
The measurement took place in an UNTREF
classroom used as a Reverberation Chamber for
academic purposes.
The background noise level was measured as can
be seen in the Noise Criteria. Then, the signal level in
the room was calculated to know if the Signal to
Noise Ratio (SNR) was correct.
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
[1] International Standard ISO 354, Acoustics Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room,
2003.
[2] Domingo R Acstica Medioambiental Vol.1. ECU. Spain.
[3]http://www.acs.psu.edu/drussell/Demos/Burns_PhD_animations/Burns_PhD_anim.html
[4] Bies D, Hansen C Engineering Noise Control. Spon Press. USA. 2009.
[5] Long M. Architectural Acoustics. Elservier Academic Press. USA. 2006
[6] Cox T., DAntonio P. Acoustics absorbers and diffusers. Taylor & Francis. USA. 2009.
[7] Farina A.Simultaneous measurement of impulse response and distortion with a swept-sine technique.AES
Convention Paper. 2000
[8] Farina A. Advancements in impulse response measurements by sine sweeps. AES Convention Paper. 2007
[9]http://www.isover.com.ar/serdoc/12130726164238Medicion%20AbsorcionAcustiver%20P%20esp%2050%2070%20y%20100.pdf
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Appendix A
ISO 354 Summary
Average reverberation time of the room is measured with and without the specimen. These reverb times of the
absorption area of the specimen is calculated using the Sabine equation.
Frequency range: 100 Hz 5kHz
Room Volume
The room volume must be above 150 m3, but is recommended to be greater than 200 m3.
When measuring in a room with a volume of 500 m3 or greater, it must be taken into account the air absorption,
because this is going to change the absorption at high frequencies
Absorption Area
The equivalent absorption area of an empty room must not be above the following values:
Frequency (Hz)
Equivalent sound
absorption area, m2
100
125
160
200
250
315
400
500
630
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
Frequency (Hz)
Equivalent sound
absorption area, m2
800
1000
1250
1600
2000
2500
3150
4000
5000
6.5
7.5
9.5
10.5
12
13
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Table 1: Maximum equivalent sound absorption areas for room volume V = 200 m
If the volume is not equal to 200 m3, the given values in the table must be multiplied by a (
) factor.
Test Specimen
The test specimen must have an 10m2 to 12m2. If the room volume is greater the superior limit of the sample
must be increased with the (
) factor.
The chosen area depends on the room volume and the absorption of the specimen. If the room is bigger, the test
specimen must be greater too. For specimens with a low absorption coefficient, the upper area limit should be
chosen.
As to the proportions of the sample, the ratio L/W must be between 0.7 and 1.
It should be placed so that it is spaced from the walls at 1m distance to any wall of the room. If you are a heavy
specimen can be mounted vertically on the walls of the room and resting on the floor.
Temperature and humidity
Changes in temperature and humidity during measurement can have a significant effect on the measured
reverberation time, especially at high frequencies and at relatively low humidity.
Measurements should be performed in an empty room with the specimen under conditions of temperature and
relative humidity are almost the same and the absorption of high frequencies in the air does not vary too much. The
relative humidity should be between 30 and 90 %.
The temperature should be 15 C throughout the test
Microphones
Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
The measurements must be in different microphone positions where:
The microphones must be at a distance of 1.5 m.
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Appendix B
Absorption Coefficient table
Frequency (Hz)
100
125
A
0,31
0,34
B
0,11
0,30
C
0,27
0,31
160
0,85
0,79
0,78
200
250
316
400
500
630
800
1000
1250
1600
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
0,96
0,90
0,98
1,15
1,24
1,16
1,07
0,99
0,88
0,91
0,88
0,81
0,77
0,72
0,62
1,10
1,14
1,22
1,35
1,50
1,41
1,30
1,32
1,09
1,11
0,98
0,92
0,94
0,78
0,74
0,96
1,07
1,14
1,28
1,27
1,19
1,10
1,16
1,04
0,94
0,94
0,79
0,81
0,70
0,73
Frequency (Hz)
100
125
A
0,31
0,34
B
0,11
0,30
C
0,27
0,31
160
200
250
316
400
500
630
800
1000
1250
1600
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
0,85
0,81
0,55
0,51
0,63
0,86
0,88
0,88
0,87
0,88
0,91
0,88
0,81
0,77
0,72
0,62
0,79
0,95
0,78
0,75
0,83
1,11
1,12
1,12
1,20
1,09
1,11
0,98
0,92
0,94
0,78
0,74
0,78
0,82
0,71
0,67
0,76
0,88
0,91
0,92
1,05
1,04
0,94
0,94
0,79
0,81
0,70
0,73