Q. Will the sound vibrations damage equipment?
A. No. Acoustic energy emitted by Powerwave* acoustic cleaners is at frequencies greater than 60 Hz. This is well above the natural (resonant) frequency of most structures. Since 1983, there have been thousands of Powerwave acoustic cleaners installed worldwide, without a single case of structural damage to equipment.
Q. How do I know which acoustic cleaner to use and where to place it?
A. The selection of an acoustic cleaner for any given application is affected by many variables. These include the amount of area to be cleaned, the temperature of the process, the process gas conditions, and the type of particulate being cleaned are just some of the criteria to be considered. Placement of the acoustic cleaner is also important to ensure buildup areas are properly addressed. For best results, a full evaluation of the process and application must be made prior to purchasing and installing the acoustic cleaners. Qualified and experienced members of the GE acoustic product team are available to evaluate your system and recommend the best solution.
Q. What are the typical ambient noise levels?
A. The ambient noise increase during the sounding of an acoustic cleaner will vary greatly by application. For example, the ambient noise of an acoustic cleaner being sounded in a thin wall storage bin will be louder than an acoustic cleaner being sounded in a well-insulated boiler. Typically, the intermittent operation of the acoustic cleaner will not increase the ambient noise enough to qualify the area as a hearing protection area. This is based on OSHA Permissible Noise Limits.
