Noise Control Curtains for Generator Hall on Remote Island

Initial project requirements:

Generators are one of the most common industrial noise sources. In most cases they are real hazards, not just for those who are actually using the generator power, but also personnel maintaining and servicing the equipment.

Palm Island Power Station is run by a bank of several generators. As they provide the only source of electricity to the island, these generators are in operation 24/7. There was a requirement to bring the noise down to a safe level for the power station operators who had to perform maintenance and other duties.

Due to North Queensland’s hot, humid climate, the units could not be wrapped up with close acoustic canopies without installing massive ventilation and cooling systems.