Abstract
The paper examines the feasibility of using transparent micro-perforated absorbers (MPA) in a window system to allow noise attenuation whilst at the same time maintaining high levels of comfort ventilation and daylighting. The underlying theory for micro-perforated panels and membranes and the application in silencers is presented. Experiments have been performed between a semi-anechoic and a reverberant chamber using a standard window mock-up, and the effectiveness of MPA has been demonstrated. With a constant air backing, MPA are more effective with a wider ventilation path. With an air flow of up to 2 m/s the performance of the MPA remains unchanged. Current results are based on readily available materials and relatively simple configurations, but the theoretical analysis suggests possibilities for increasing the noise reduction and widening the frequency range by using more strategically designed materials and configurations.
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