MOG-EP-WEN-STD-0017 Rev 2.

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MOTS-17 Noise

Technical Standard

MOTS-17
Noise

© 2012 Mærsk Olie og Gas A/S

This Revision
Rev. Date Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Authorised By

2.0 02-Mar-2012

Karsten Søgaard
Name Paul Wilson John Aage Nielsen Per Bagge Angelo
Jensen

Vice President
Senior Mechanical Lead Safety Head of Engineering
Position Corporate Engineering
Engineer Engineer Design & Standards
& Projects

Revision History
Rev. Date Description
1.0 02-Dec-2010 1st Issue. Replaces MITS-17.
2.0 02-Mar-2012 General revision of sections 1 - 6. All other changes marked.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction............................................................................................................ 1
2. Objective ............................................................................................................... 1
3. Scope .................................................................................................................... 1
3.1 General........................................................................................................... 1
3.2 Existing Facilities .............................................................................................. 1
3.3 Deviations ....................................................................................................... 1
4. Regulations, Codes and Standards ............................................................................. 2
4.1 Laws and Regulations........................................................................................ 2
4.2 Codes and Standards ........................................................................................ 2
4.3 Company Standards, Procedures and Guidelines ................................................... 3
5. Definitions and Abbreviations .................................................................................... 3
5.1 Definitions ....................................................................................................... 3
5.2 Abbreviations................................................................................................... 4
6. Compatibility .......................................................................................................... 4
7. Technical Requirements............................................................................................ 5
7.1 General........................................................................................................... 5
7.1.1 Maximum Sound Pressure Levels................................................................ 5
7.1.2 Signs ..................................................................................................... 6
7.2 Noise Predictions .............................................................................................. 6
7.2.1 General .................................................................................................. 6
7.2.2 Enclosures .............................................................................................. 7
7.3 Installation ...................................................................................................... 7
7.3.1 General .................................................................................................. 7
7.3.2 Piping and Valve Insulation........................................................................ 7
7.3.3 Insulation Materials .................................................................................. 7
7.3.4 Valves .................................................................................................... 8
7.3.5 Acoustic Insulation ................................................................................... 8
7.3.6 Enclosures .............................................................................................. 9
7.3.7 Noise Reduction Screens ........................................................................... 9
7.3.8 Silencers................................................................................................. 9
7.3.9 Noise Borne by Structures ....................................................................... 10
7.4 Noise Measurements ....................................................................................... 10
7.4.1 Measuring Method.................................................................................. 10
7.4.2 Measuring Positions................................................................................ 10
7.4.3 Measuring Instruments ........................................................................... 10
7.4.4 Measuring Conditions ............................................................................. 10
7.4.5 Measurement Report .............................................................................. 11
8. Appendices ........................................................................................................... 11
Appendix A - BU Country Specific Requirements
Appendix B - Noise Prediction
Appendix C - Noise Prediction and Reporting
Appendix D - Piping Insulation
Appendix E - Acoustic Insulation Class 7, Type A
Appendix F - Acoustic Insulation Class 8, Type A
Appendix G - Acoustic Pads
Appendix H - Absorptive Silencers
Appendix I - Rubber Vibration Isolators
Appendix J - Viscoelastic Deck Treatment
Appendix K - Floating Floor System
Appendix L - Noise Data Sheet

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1. Introduction
This technical standard defines the Maersk Oil requirements for control of acoustical noise.
This standard forms part of the overall Maersk Oil Technical Standards (MOTS).
The MOTS specify the following:
 Applicable codes and standards.
 Company requirements additional to applicable codes and standards specified.

2. Objective
The objective of this technical standard is to ensure a consistent design for the control of
acoustical noise, across all new and existing Company facilities with regards to safety, the
environment, operability and maintainability.

3. Scope
3.1 General
This technical standard shall apply to all new installations, and to modifications and extensions
to existing Company facilities, both onshore and offshore. The standard shall apply during all
project stages including, but not limited to, conceptual, FEED, detailed design, procurement,
construction and commissioning.

3.2 Existing Facilities

When applying MOTS in connection with modifications and extensions to existing Company
facilities built to other specifications, the user shall exercise engineering judgement necessary
for ensuring compatibility with existing conditions, and ensure that the required quality and
safety is achieved.
However, this technical standard is not retroactive, although it may be used as a reference
point for performing an audit or gap analysis of existing facilities. When significant deficiencies
compared to industry practice and accepted safety levels, etc., are found on existing facilities,
then the improvements shall comply with MOTS.

3.3 Deviations
Deviations from this technical standard shall not be permitted unless prior written approval is
obtained in accordance with the terms of the contract or Purchase Order (PO). Proposals for
deviations shall be prepared only when:
 Significant cost savings may be obtained without compromising on Health, Safety and
Environment (HSE) and operability requirements;
 New experience shows that the requirements are not suitable for the design or work
being performed;
 Concepts or requirements specified are not possible or feasible to fulfil, e.g. when
modifying existing facilities.
Company contracts or POs may incorporate deviations from this standard. In this case, the
initiator of the contract or PO shall have obtained approval from the relevant Technical
Authority, in compliance with MOG-EP-GEN-PRO-0203: “Technical Authority and Waiver
Procedure”.

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4. Regulations, Codes and Standards

All regulations, codes and standards referred to in this technical standard shall apply in the
latest edition, unless otherwise specified.
Appendix A lists any specific amendments to this standard, depending on Business Unit (BU)
geographical locations.

4.1 Laws and Regulations

If the country of installation has laws and regulations related to the scope of this technical
standard, then they shall be applied in addition to the requirements in this technical standard.
In case of conflict, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

4.2 Codes and Standards

Reference Title
IEC 60651 Sound Level Meters
IEC/DS/EN 61672-1 Electro-acoustics - Sound Level Meters - Part 1: Specifications
IMO res. A653 Fire Test Procedures for Surface Flammability of Bulkhead, Ceiling and
Deck Finish Materials
Acoustics - Noise Emitted by Machinery and Equipment -
ISO 11203 Determination of Emission Sound Pressure Levels at a Work Station
and at other Specified Positions from the Sound Power Level
ISO 11654 Acoustics - Rating of Sound Absorption - Materials and Systems
Acoustics - Recommended Practice for the Design of Low-Noise
ISO 11690-1
Workplaces Containing Machinery - Part 1: Noise Control Strategies
Acoustics - Recommended Practice for the Design of Low-Noise
ISO 11690-2
Workplaces Containing Machinery - Part 2: Noise Control Measures
Acoustics - Recommended Practice for the Design of Low-Noise
ISO/TR 11690-3 Workplaces Containing Machinery - Part 3: Sound Propagation and
Noise Prediction in Workrooms
ISO 15667 Acoustics – Guidelines for noise control of enclosures and cabins
Acoustics - Measurement of Sound Insulation in Buildings and of
ISO 140-4 Building Elements - Part 4: Field Measurement of Airborne Sound
Insulation Between Rooms
ISO 140-7 Acoustics - Measurement of Sound Insulation in Buildings and of
Building Elements - Part 7: Field Measurement of Impact Sound
Insulation of Floors
ISO 3744 Acoustics - Determination of Sound Power Levels and Sound Energy
Levels of Noise Sources Using Sound Pressure - Engineering Methods
for an Essentially Free Field over a Reflecting Plane
Acoustics - Determination of Sound Power Levels and Sound Energy
ISO 3746 Levels of Noise Sources Using Sound Pressure - Survey Method Using
an Enveloping Measurement Surface over a Reflecting Plane
Reaction-to-fire Tests - Heat Release, Smoke Production and Mass
ISO 5660-1
Loss Rate - Part 1: Heat Release Rate (cone calorimeter method)
Reaction-to-fire Tests - Heat Release, Smoke Production and Mass
ISO 5660-2
Loss Rate - Part 2: Smoke Production Rate (dynamic measurement)

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Reference Title
Acoustics - Rating of Sound Insulation in Buildings and of Building
ISO 717-1
Elements - Part 1: Airborne Sound Insulation
Acoustics - Rating of Sound Insulation in Buildings and of Building
ISO 717-2
Elements - Part 2: Impact Sound Insulation
Acoustics – Estimation of Airborne Noise Emitted by Machines Using
ISO/TR 7849
Vibration Measurement
Acoustics - Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources
ISO 9614-2
Using Sound Intensity - Part 2: Measurement by Scanning
NORSOK R-004 Piping and Equipment Insulation
NT FIRE 007 Floorings: Fire Spread and Smoke Generation

4.3 Company Standards, Procedures and Guidelines

When the subject of a below referenced Company standard, procedure or guideline is relevant
for the scope of acoustical noise, then the standard, procedure or guideline shall be applied.
Reference Title
MOG-EP-GEN-PRO-0203 Technical Authority and Waiver Procedure

5. Definitions and Abbreviations

5.1 Definitions
There are three types of auxiliary verbs used in this standard. They have the following
meaning:
Shall Indicates the requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform to this
standard. Deviations from “shall” requirements shall be subject to waiver
approval.
Should Indicates that among several possibilities, one is recommended as particularly
suitable, without mentioning or excluding others or that a certain course of action
is preferred but not necessarily required. Other possibilities may be applied
subject to agreement.
May Verbal form used to indicate a course of action permissible within the limits of the
standard.

For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply:
Company Maersk Oil, including any of the BUs
Contractor Party responsible for the design / construction / installation / commissioning of
the facility including its employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors,
inspectors and other authorised representatives providing services to Contractor
for any aspects of the work
Facility Onshore plant or offshore fixed, mobile or floating unit, excluding mobile drilling
units
Certifying A verifying body such as ABS, Lloyd’s, DNV
Agency

R Sound reduction index in dB as per ISO 140-1/ISO 717-1.

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LP Sound Pressure level (LP) per one-octave frequency bend in dB. re. 20Pa.
LPA Total A-weighted sound pressure level in dB. re 20Pa as per IEC 60651.
LW Sound power level (LW) per one-octave frequency band in dB. re. 1pW.
LWA Total A-weighted sound power level (LWA) in dB. re. 1pW.
Noise emission The sound power level LWA in dB re. 1pW.
PEAK (LpA,P) Impulsive sound, measured using time weighting.
Sound Ratio of the equivalent sound absorption area of a test specimen divided by the
absorption area of the test specimen.
coefficient s: Note 1: For absorbers where both sides are exposed, the sound absorption
coefficient is the equivalent sound absorption area of the test specimen divided
by the area of the two sides of the test specimen.
Note 2: The sound absorption coefficient evaluated from reverberation time
measurements can have values larger than 1,0 (e.g. because of diffraction
effects), and is not, therefore, expressed as a percentage.
Note 3: The use of the subscript “s” is to avoid confusion with the sound
absorption coefficient defined as the ratio of non-reflected-to-incident sound
energy if a plane wave strikes a plane wall at a particular angle of incidence.
That “geometric” sound absorption coefficient is always smaller than 1,0 and
may therefore be expressed as a percentage
Structure Noise which is radiated from a source as vibrations through a solid structure,
borne noise: from which it is radiated to a receiver.

5.2 Abbreviations
ABS American Bureau of Shipping
BU Business Unit
DNV Det Norske Veritas
FEED Front End Engineering Design
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IMO International Maritime Organization
ISO International Standards Organisation
Lloyd’s Lloyd's Register of Shipping
MOTS Maersk Oil Technical Standard
NORDTEST Nordic Innovation Centre
NORSOK Norsk Sokkets Konkuranseposisjon
NT Nordtest
PO Purchase Order

6. Compatibility
Where the requirement relates to existing facilities, the selected equipment shall be compatible
with existing facilities.

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7. Technical Requirements
7.1 General
The target for overall noise levels shall be as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
During conceptual design, noise shall be a factor considered in the proposed layout, i.e. avoid
locating noisy equipment close to accommodation, control and mustering areas.
During basic/FEED engineering phases, noise modelling shall be performed. The model shall be
updated during the detailed design and also to as-built level with equipment noise test results.
Acoustic insulation shall only be specified after all other mitigation methods have been
exhausted.

7.1.1 Maximum Sound Pressure Levels

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this MOTS or referenced codes and standards, the
maximum allowable sound pressure levels (LpA), measured at any normal operating condition,
shall not exceed the limits stated in Table 7.1.1-1:
Level of
Location dB(A) Notes
Manning
Outdoor Areas I 85 a, b, d
Muster area U 75
Unmanned machinery room U 110 c, d
Intermittently manned machinery room I 85 b
HVAC room U 85
Switchboard and transformer room I 70
Workshops M 75
Crane driver's cabin M 70
Living Quarters, indoor areas M 50
Central control room M 50
Local equipment room I 70
Offices and meeting rooms M 50
Radio room M 50
Any other indoor area I 60

M = Permanently manned, I = Intermittently manned, U = Normally Unmanned

Notes:
a. To ensure a maximum outdoor noise level not exceeding the 85 dB(A) limit, it is likely to require that
individual items of equipment have a maximum noise limit below this value.
b. Limit based on not exceeding an individual employee’s noise exposure of 83 dB(A) during a 12 hour work day.
c. Only allowed in connection with brief inspections or work tasks in an area with no through access.
d. Maximum peak value is 130 dB(C)

Table 7.1.1-1 – Maximum Allowable Sound Pressure Levels

Noise levels at all facilities (onshore and offshore) shall not exceed limits stipulated in local
laws and regulations. Particular attention shall be made to nearby industrial, commercial and
residential areas for onshore facilities.

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Noise from Flare and Vents:

In the absence of more stringent local regulation, the criteria in Table 7.1.1-2 shall be met.
Flare/Venting Scenario Noise Limit at Noise Limit for
Plant Operation and
Boundary(1) Maintenance(2)
dB(A) dB(A)
Continuous or Long Term 60 85
Flaring / Venting
Emergency Flaring/Venting 85 115
Notes:
1. Onshore and Offshore.
2. Area where personnel may be present during normal operations or for maintenance activities.
Table 7.1.1-2

7.1.2 Signs
Signs shall be installed at all entrances to areas with noise sound pressure levels (LpA) during
normal operation exceeding 83 dB(A). The signs shall indicate that hearing protectors are
mandatory in such areas.
Signs shall be installed at all entrances to areas with noise sound pressure levels (LpA) during
normal operation exceeding 80 dB(A). The signs shall indicate that hearing protectors are
recommended in such areas.

7.2 Noise Predictions

7.2.1 General
Noise prediction reports shall include the following information:
 Noise emission estimate from machinery and equipment, expressed as sound power
levels (LW); reference is made to the noise data sheet included in Appendix L.
 Facility Layout drawing, indicating location of machinery, equipment, structures and
walkways.
 Acoustic properties of facility structure, indicating location, type and amount of sound
absorbing material.
The noise predictions shall be performed using the Category 2c method of ISO/TR 11690-3:
“Acoustics - Recommended Practice for the Design of Low-Noise Workplaces Containing
Machinery - Part 3: Sound Propagation and Noise Prediction in Workrooms”. (Geometrical:
Room for which individual distribution of absorption and fittings shall be considered).
The noise source modelling shall describe the actual geometry of the source such as enclosure,
ducting or piping, using surface or line sources.
Noise emission levels shall be stated as sound power levels per one-octave frequency band, in
the frequency range 63-8000 Hz.
The noise prediction shall include planned and installed noise absorption materials with the
actual location and acoustic properties. Smaller fittings like piping shall be included as required
in the acoustic model as diffusing elements assigned to the room surfaces.
The results of the noise prediction shall be presented as ray-tracing models of the facility area
concerned, and with a noise map for each facility level, see Appendix B and C.

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7.2.2 Enclosures
The effect of enclosures installed for mechanical equipment and machinery shall be included in
the noise predictions and shall be in accordance with ISO 15667.

7.3 Installation
7.3.1 General
Noise insulation materials shall be installed preventing ingress of water due to test of the
deluge system or similar. Where this requirement cannot be met, the noise insulation shall be
designed such that the insulation may be removed for inspection and re-installed without
causing damage to the insulation concerned.
For equipment requiring periodic maintenance the noise insulation materials shall be designed
and installed such that the noise insulation may be removed and re-installed in connection with
maintenance work without damage to the noise insulation.

7.3.2 Piping and Valve Insulation

All process and utility piping systems and valves shall be classified in one of 4 acoustic
insulation classes as defined in Table 7.3.2. For each acoustic insulation class, the noise
insulation shall be in compliance with NORSOK R-004: “Piping and Equipment Insulation” and
as specified in Appendix D.
A-weighted Sound Power Level per NORSOK Acoustic Noise Reduction
Meter Piping / Valve Insulation Class 500 – 2000 Hz
(dB re. 1 pW)
< 85 N/A 0
85 - 95 6 10 dB
96 -105 7 20 dB
> 105 8 30 dB

Table 7.3.2 - Acoustic Insulation Classes

For piping system where heat insulation is a requirement, the noise insulation may be used as
part of, or as a replacement for, heat insulation.
The sound-absorbing material shall be a porous construction where the sound is absorbed by a
dissipation mechanism. To maximise the noise damping effect, the sound absorption shall be
designed such that the sound is reflected back to the source after having passed through the
absorber.
All noise insulation materials shall be protected from direct sunlight either by being installed
under deck, or by installation of sun shades.

7.3.3 Insulation Materials

All materials and insulations used for noise control shall be fire resistant. Documentation of
flame spread and ignition properties shall be provided, including certificates and information
regarding heat release, smoke production (m3/s) and production of any toxic gases (ppm). The
materials and the documentation shall comply with the requirements of ISO 5660: “Reaction-
to-fire Tests - Heat Release, Smoke Production and Mass Loss Rate”, IMO res. A653: “Fire Test
Procedures for Surface Flammability of Bulkhead, Ceiling and Deck Finish Materials” or
NT Fire 007: “Floorings: Fire Spread and Smoke Generation”.

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The Class 6 and Class 7 insulations shall be either Type A or Type B, see Appendix D.
The Class 6 Type A insulation consists of the following layers (listed with inner layers first):
1. Minimum 40mm 50kg/m3 Polyurethane foam absorber;
2. Minimum 2mm 7kg/m2 rubber. The rubber layer shall be fastened with spray glue.
The Class 6 Type B insulation consists of the following layers (listed with inner layers first):
1. Silicone coated glass fibre fabric;
2. Two layers of sound absorbing material, each 25mm 144kg/m3 glass fibre material;
3. Sound reflecting layer of minimum 2mm 7kg/m2 rubber.
The Class 7 Type A insulation consists of the following layers (listed with inner layers first):
1. Minimum 40mm 50kg/m3 Polyurethane foam absorber;
2. Sound absorbing layer of minimum 13mm 144kg/m3 glass fibre material;
3. Sound reflecting layer of minimum 2mm 7kg/m2 rubber.
The Class 7 Type B insulation consists of the following layers (listed with inner layers first):
1. Silicone coated glass fibre fabric;
2. One layer of sound absorbing material 25mm 144kg/m3 glass fibre material;
3. Sound reflecting layer of minimum 2mm 7kg/m2 rubber;
4. One layer of sound absorbing material 25mm 144kg/m3 glass fibre material;
5. Sound reflecting layer of minimum 2mm 7kg/m2 rubber.
The Class 8 Type A insulation consists of the following layers (listed with inner layers first):
1. Minimum 40mm 50kg/m3 Polyurethane foam absorber;
2. Sound reflecting layer of minimum 2mm 7kg/m2 rubber;
3. Sound absorbing layer of minimum 13mm 144kg/m3 glass fibre material;
4. Sound reflecting layer of minimum 2mm 7kg/m2 rubber.
The rubber curtain, sound-reflecting layers shall be fastened with spray glue for easy removal
and re-installation.
In case the piping surface temperature exceeds 125 °C, the Class 6, 7 and 8 Type A
Polyurethane foam absorber shall be replaced with Calcium Silicate type absorber.

7.3.4 Valves
The A-weighted sound power level (LWA) from each valve shall not exceed 90 dB re. 1pW.
Where the valve sound power level exceeds 85 dB re. 1pW, acoustic insulation shall be
provided as defined in section 7.3.2 Piping and Valve Insulation, to meet the overall noise
emission requirements. The valve noise insulation shall be removable without causing damage
to the insulation, to provide maintenance access to the valve.

7.3.5 Acoustic Insulation

Where required to limit the noise emission from the process and utility piping systems, flexible
connections shall be inserted between the piping and the supporting structure.

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Pipe supports for noise insulation shall be with one of the following types of insulation pads:
 spring hangers
 suspension hangers
 rubber pads
 stainless steel wire-mesh
Rubber pads may only be used where the maximum operating temperature of the piping is
within the temperature limits specified by the rubber pad manufacturer.
The resilient inlays shall be designed such that the maximum specific load of the material is
not exceeded by the piping (including mass of flow medium). The design shall also allow for
the thermal expansion of the piping.
Examples of acoustic pads are provided in Appendix G.

7.3.6 Enclosures
Where required in order to limit the sound power level, enclosures shall be installed and
manufactured from stainless steel, grade 316.
The sound reduction enclosures shall be designed and installed to allow for removal and
reinstallation of the enclosure in connection with maintenance inspections, without causing
damage to the enclosure.
Where ventilation of the enclosures is required, acoustic duct silencers shall be installed in the
ventilation air intakes and outlets.

7.3.7 Noise Reduction Screens

If the noise reduction in the form of a full enclosure is not necessary to limit the maximum
emission levels, or in case a full enclosure is not feasible to install, moveable screens or folding
curtains may be used.
The sound reduction screens shall be designed and installed to allow for removal and
reinstallation of the screens in connection with maintenance inspections without causing
damage to the screens.
The screening material shall be sound absorbing on the side facing the noise source.

7.3.8 Silencers
Where required to limit the sound power levels, silencers shall be used for HVAC-systems and
for turbine intake and exhaust ducting.
The absorbing material shall be mineral wool, glass fibre or similar ceramic material. The
material shall be covered by a thin plastic foil and perforated metal for protection against
moisture and mechanical damage.
The silencers shall be designed as per the typical configurations shown in Appendix H.
Absorptive silencers may be designed in various shapes, e.g. with cylindrical cross section,
with or without absorbing core, or with rectangular cross section (baffle silencers).

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7.3.9 Noise Borne by Structures

Structural borne noise shall be controlled at the source, where possible. Where resilient
mounting of machinery is used to limit the structural borne noise, rubber vibration isolators
shall be used as per typical configurations provided in Appendix I. For all vibration isolators,
the stiffness of the foundation below the isolators shall be verified by calculation as being
dynamically stiff in the frequency range concerned, to make the resilient mounting work.
Damping of structure borne noise during transmission may be achieved by means of
viscoelastic treatment of deck plating or by welding of damping cassettes to the steel
structure. The noise damping configurations for noise transmission shall comply with the
requirements stated in Appendix J.
For indoor areas, the structural borne noise shall be reduced by means of viscoelastic deck
covering or floating floors. Viscoelastic deck treatment shall comply with the typical
configuration shown in Appendix J and floating floors as shown in Appendix K.

7.4 Noise Measurements

Noise measurements shall be performed by microphone and data recording equipment suited
for the type of measurements concerned. All measurement equipment shall be provided with a
valid calibration certificate.

7.4.1 Measuring Method

The energy equivalent A-weighted sound pressure level (LpA) in dB re. 20µPa shall be
measured. The averaging time shall be chosen so that the measurement gives a value
representative for normal full-load operating conditions. If special operating conditions exist
(e.g. recycle), these shall be measured separately. The peak-value of the A-weighted sound
pressure level shall be determined using time weighting PEAK (LpA,P).
For verification measurement of the sound power level from machinery, valves and equipment,
the acoustic intensity method shall be applied in compliance with ISO 9614-2: “Acoustics -
Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources Using Sound Intensity - Part 2:
Measurement by Scanning”.

7.4.2 Measuring Positions

Area noise measurements shall be performed on all walkways, escape routes, accommodation
areas and in all work areas requiring periodic attendance for operational or maintenance
purposes. The microphone shall be located 1.5m above deck level, and 1m from any noise-
emitting surface.

7.4.3 Measuring Instruments

All noise measurement instruments shall be type 1 (precision-grade), as stated in IEC 60651:
“Sound Level Meters”, and shall have a traceable calibration certificate. The microphone shall
be provided with windscreen. The instrument calibration shall be checked by means of an
acoustic calibrator before and after each series of measurements.

7.4.4 Measuring Conditions

The operating condition of the process and utility equipment concerned (normal/recycle,
running/stopped, open/closed, flow rates, etc.) shall be recorded in the measurement period
and reported with the noise measurements.

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7.4.5 Measurement Report

The noise measurement shall be documented in a report comprising noise mapping per facility
area, as shown in Appendix C.

8. Appendices
Appendix A BU Country Specific Requirements
Appendix B Noise Prediction: Example of ray-tracing model
Appendix C Noise Prediction and Reporting
Appendix D Piping Insulation
Appendix E Acoustic Insulation Class 7, Type A
Appendix F Acoustic Insulation Class 8, Type A
Appendix G Acoustic Pads
Appendix H Absorptive Silencers
Appendix I Rubber Vibration Isolators
Appendix J Viscoelastic Deck Treatment
Appendix K Floating Floor System
Appendix L Noise Data Sheet

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Appendix A – BU Country Specific Requirements

A1 - Maersk Oil Denmark (MODK) Requirements

No regional requirements.

A2 - Maersk Oil U.K. (MOUK) Requirements

No regional requirements.

A3 - Maersk Oil Qatar (MOQ) Requirements

No regional requirements.

A4 - Maersk Oil Houston (MOH) Requirements

No regional requirements.

A5 - Maersk Oil Kazakhstan (MOK) Requirements

No regional requirements.

A6 - Maersk Oil Angola (MOA) Requirements

No regional requirements.

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Appendix B - Noise Prediction: Example of ray-tracing model

43
39 35 44
45
46 37 42 36
38 47
2
20
3 18 17
13 16 32
54 41 40
19
12 53 27 6
311 28 97
14 15 51
52 26 8
33 50 72
6059
61 48 70
1 6463 58 49 71
65 29
4 1162 30 75
7674 69 10 5
73
55 66
57 68
56 21 23 67 34 24 80
25
22 77
79
78

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Appendix C – Noise Prediction and Reporting

Example of noise prediction and noise measurement mapping
Each noise mapping point shall be shown with identification number and predicted noise level. In
the as-built version of the report, the actually measured noise level, instead of predicted noise
level, shall be stated.
The noise prediction and noise reporting mapping shall include colour coding as indicated below.

#304: 83 dB

#301: 74 dB

#303: 85 dB

#302: 68 dB

#305: 83 dB

: Area, in general below 80 dB

: Area, in general between 80 – 83 dB.
: Area, in general above 83 dB.

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Appendix D – Piping Insulation

Acoustic Insulation Class 6, Type A:

2mm 7kg/m2 rubber

40mm PUR-foam absorber (1)

Note 1: Alternatively CASI (for piping surface temperatures above 125° C)

Flexible Acoustic Valve Insulation Class 6, Type B:

25mm Glass fibre absorber Glass fibre fabric (facing valve)

Glass fibre fabric (outside) 2mm 7 kg/m2 rubber

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Appendix E – Acoustic Insulation Class 7, Type A

2mm 7kg/m2 rubber

40mm PUR-foam absorber (1)

13mm glass fibre absorber

Flexible Acoustic Valve Insulation Class 7, Type B:

25mm Glass fibre absorber Glass fibre fabric (facing valve)

Glass fibre fabric (outside) 2mm 7 kg/m2 rubber

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Appendix F – Acoustic Insulation Class 8, Type A:

2 mm 7kg/m2 rubber

40 mm PUR- foam absorber 13 mm glass- fibre absorber

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Appendix G – Acoustic Pads

Examples of acoustic pads

Piping sliding guide with wire-mesh acoustic pads

Flexible all-metal suspension with wire-mesh acoustic pads

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Appendix H – Absorptive Silencers

Absorptive silencers may be designed in various shapes, e.g. with cylindrical cross section, with or
without absorbing core, or with rectangular cross section (baffle silencers).

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Appendix I – Rubber Vibration Isolators

Metalastic rubber vibration isolator typically used for pumps and compressors.
Load range 50-3000kg.

Metalastic rubber vibration isolator typically used for generators and turbo-machinery.
Load range 4000-20000kg.

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Appendix J – Viscoelastic Deck Treatment

Viscoelastic deck treatment, as shown below, increases the acoustic loss factor of the deck plating
and may be used to reduce the sound transmission in the structure.

1) 10-20mm latex concrete

2) 1.5mm viscoelastic layer
3) Steel deck

Damping cassettes consist of a U-Profile backbone into which the viscoelastic material is cast and
into which individual fixation legs are imbedded. The tethered legs are welded to the structure to
be dampened. A typical unit is 1m long and weighs 5kg.

1. 2.
3.

1. Individual leg
2. Weld
3. Steel structure

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Appendix K – Floating floor system

Shown below is a typical configuration for a floating floor system. This construction shall not be
used in case of significant low-frequency vibrations.

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Appendix L - Noise Data Sheet

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