Oil, Gas and Mining Noise Control

We offer noise studies for the oil and gas industry

Noise Monitoring Services is a leading provider in noise and vibration monitoring services, noise studies and analyses for oil and gas drilling, fracking, mining and other natural resource production projects. Our engineers are highly qualified acoustical consultants with many years experience in performing noise studies and finding solutions to noise related issues.

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Predictive noise studies and three-dimensional computer noise modeling.

Predictive noise studies play a crucial roll in the planning stages of a project. A properly conducted noise study presents an environment impact report showing existing ambient noise levels, how project noise is expected to propagate based on terrain and proposed equipment usage and location. In many cases equipment measurements are conducted in order to accurately predict their influence on the soundscape. These findings are presented along with code regulations and highlighting potential problems and mitigations solutions ranging from equipment selection, equipment position, silencers, mufflers and sound barrier locations among other options. Our consultants have years of experience guiding project noise from the planning stages to comply with regulations and maintaining maximum operational efficiency.

Noise and vibration monitoring.

Regular noise monitoring is crucial to maintaining compliance. Our noise noise and vibration monitoring systems are fully automated with real time data and alerts sent to our clients devices of choice. Clients also have access to historical data and as well as real time noise and vibration levels with multiple measurement points. For more information call now to speak with a representative or visit our remote noise monitoring page for more details on our noise monitoring systems.

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Experience Solutions

Natural Resource Production Facility Noise and Vibration Issues

Having several years experience providing noise and vibration monitoring services, noise studies and analyses for natural resource production projects here are some noise challenges we've faced and overcome to meet regulations compliance for our clients:

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Fracking

Fracking operations tend to create noise disturbances in the form of continuous noise and vibrations throughout the various phases of the process as heavy machinery, drilling rigs, and the continuous pumping process produce noise up to 1010 dBA. ors used for pumping can be positioned throttled and enclosed to mitigate this issue. Our cutting edge predictive noise modelling coupled with our experienced engineers continue to generate solutions specific to project scenarios and their sensitive receptors.

Drilling

Drill rigs have many sources of noise from low frequency rumbling of shakers, tonal noise from generators, mud pumps and gas flares often reaching as high 70-80 dBA significantly affecting surrounding areas. Our solutions are specifically tailored for these problems such as designing mufflers, silencers and strategically positioning equipment and noise barriers.

Mining

Mining operations create significant noise levels creating a hazardous environment for workers. Noise sources in the extraction process such as stage loaders, hauling trucks grinding mills and blasting are found to be responsible for contributing up to 120 dBA of noise. In these cases equipment selection and its' appropriate use along with proper PPE is essential. Predictive noise studies, dosimeters, noise and vibration monitoring and noise barriers are used to help create a safer environment for miners and surrounding project areas.

Past Project Examples:

Metal Mine and Processing Plant, Wyoming

Our engineers were contracted to produce a full environmental noise study to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) standards for a proposed mining site in Wyoming. Many noise-producing activities were analyzed, including drilling, grading, transportation and ore processing. The mine is located in a remote area and we were able to show that most activities would not cause noise problems. To ensure the truck traffic complied with noise requirements, we made recommendations for alternative transportation routes and procedures.

Oil Drilling and Production, Whittier, CA
We produced a mitigated negative declaration (MND) study for an oil production site in Whittier, California. The project required the design of temporary sound walls around the drilling rigs to protect local residents from excessive noise levels. Analysis of oil pipeline construction noise and production facility noise was also performed as part of the study.