Heavy Industry
Maximising operational efficiency & production

Growth in heavy industry activity (e.g. extension in hours, increased capacity or expansion of site locations) will require regulatory approval and can often lead to complaints from local residents concerned about noise levels.

Even existing industrial facilities can be affected by noise issues as “urban sprawl” encroaches on industrial sites.

When multiple noise sources are present, such as nearby roads or other industrial sites, traditional attended noise monitoring can only produce an estimate of noise contributions from each source. This inaccuracy can often result in protracted negotiations with regulatory authorities delaying new developments and operational efficiency improvements.
 
Challenges for industry in managing noise
Maximising operational efficiency and production capacity while complying with noise limits;
Accurately monitoring noise contributions and distinguishing from other sources; and
Ensuring the community can have confidence about implications from changes or growth in site operations.
 
How real time fully directional noise monitoring can help
Accurately separates industrial noise from other sources, thereby preventing industry being blamed for noise generated by another source;
Enables accurate compliance monitoring 24/7 providing confidence that noise limits are not being exceeded;
Allows industrial facilities to operate closer to noise limits with real time feedback to control operations;
Provides potential to increase production while ensuring compliance with noise levels; and
Reduces disputes and speeds negotiations with regulatory authorities.

Why consider BarnOwl®?

BarnOwl® is the world’s only real time fully directional noise monitoring system. Developed by SoundScience, BarnOwl® is a complete integrated system that can provide a 24/7 monitoring solution for both mobile use and for permanent installation in the largest of industrial sites such as mines and quarries.

To find out more about the BarnOwl® system and its capabilities click here