British & International Standards
BS 5793 Control Valve Noise
Noise Measurements

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Standard Number BS 5793-8.1:1986, IEC 60534-8-1:1986
Title Industrial-process control valves. Noise considerations. Method for laboratory measurement of noise generated by aerodynamic flow through control valves
Abstract Method of testing the noise generating characteristics of control valves by laboratory measurements of airborne sound pressure levels radiated by the control valves and/or associated piping configurations including fixed restrictions, through which compressible fluids are passing.
Status Superseded, Withdrawn
Publication Date 28 November 1986
Withdrawn Date 15 September 2001
Cross References BS 21, BS 4196:Part 4, BS 4196:Part 5, BS 5793:Section 2.2, BS 5793:Section 2.3, BS 5969, ISO 65, ISO 4200, IEC 60534-1
Replaced By BS EN 60534-8-1:2001, IEC 60534-8-1:1986
International Relationships IEC 60534-8-1:1986 Identical
Supersedes Draft 82/32597 DC
Descriptors Valves, Process control, Industrial, Noise (environmental), Acoustic measurement, Pipework systems, Sound intensity, Testing conditions, Test equipment, Flow regulators, Laboratory testing ICS 23.060.40
ICS 25.040.40

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