Research on the Performance of Sound Absorption Materials for Substations in Power Grid

Abstract

As the environmental protection policies become increasingly strict, higher requirements will be proposed for low-frequency noise control problems, and research on control strategies for low-frequency noise in substations is imperative. In this work, principles of resistive acoustic absorption and resonance acoustic absorption materials were analyzed. Based on the measurement in acoustic impedance tubes, the sound absorption performances of two typical sound absorption materials, the glass wool and the micro-perforated panel, were tested. This study offers a new reference for power grid companies to select and combines suitable acoustic materials to realize the optimal application in substations based on noise reduction requirements of different frequencies.