Power Generation

Natural Gas-Fired
(Gas Turbines)

Noise Control Solutions for Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants

Natural gas-fired power plants run on gas turbines in either single cycle or combined cycle configuration, and both present distinct acoustic challenges. A gas turbine delivers high power output from a compact package, and the intake, exhaust, enclosure and ventilation paths supporting the turbine are significant sources of noise. Burgess-Manning addresses this industrial noise pollution with a combination of products, sized to the specific equipment and layout of each facility. Acoustic enclosures, ventilation systems and noise barriers add further control for plants sited near communities.

Common Gas Turbine Noise Paths

  • Air Intake: compressor noise traveling out through the intake duct.
  • Exhaust and Stack: high-energy exhaust noise with broadband and tonal components.
  • Turbine Enclosure and Casing: noise radiated from the machine and its housing.
  • Ventilation Inlets and Outlets: openings that must move air without releasing noise.

Single cycle plants, also known as simple cycle combustion turbines, are used primarily for peaking power and grid stabilization. Rapid starts and short run times create intense, intermittent noise that must be controlled at the intake, exhaust and enclosure.

Combined cycle plants pair a gas turbine with a heat recovery steam generator and a steam turbine, creating multiple interconnected noise sources that run at the same time. Startup, bypass and steam venting add further noise on top of baseload operation.

Power Generation SOLUTIONS

Burgess-Manning Industrial Noise Control Solutions

Flue gas silencers at a fuel power plant.

Flue Gas SIlencer

Burgess Manning Filter Silencer on a pallet in a warehouse.

Filter Silencer

Rendering of an elevated air intake filtration housing with access stairs

Air intake filtration

Acoustic generator enclosures with exhaust silencers.

Acoustic Enclosures

Inertial filter louver panels installed along a building exterior

Ventilation Solutions

Sparger being built on manufacturing floor.

Inline Diffuser/Sparger

Acoustical shroud on industrial building and equipment to meet environmental noise reduction requirements.

Acoustic Shrouds

Acoustic Wall/Noise Barrier