Power Generation | Nuclear

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Noise Control Solutions for Small Modular Reactors

Small modular reactors (SMRs) share the same balance of plant noise sources as conventional nuclear plants, but at a smaller physical footprint. They are often located closer to industrial or grid-edge customers, which can tighten site-boundary noise requirements.

Noise Sources In Small Modular Reactors

  • Compact Steam Turbine and Generator Packages: rotating equipment installed in tighter spaces with less room for separation.
  • Cooling Systems Sized for Smaller Footprints: fans, pumps and heat rejection equipment close to the property line.
  • Site-Boundary Noise Compliance in Closer-Sited Locations: shorter distances to neighbors leave less margin for attenuation.
  • Building and Equipment Ventilation: air openings serving compact electrical and auxiliary spaces.

How Burgess-Manning Controls SMR Noise

Because less distance is available to dissipate noise, noise control solutions must be included in the plant design. Acoustic enclosures and shrouds contain turbine and generator noise, switchgear rooms house electrical equipment, acoustic louvers and ventilation systems manage airflow without releasing sound and vent silencers, inline diffusers and spargers and commissioning silencers treat steam discharge.

Acoustic engineering services support early design with site measurements and noise prediction, so site-boundary targets are addressed before equipment and systems designs is finalized.

Power Generation SOLUTIONS

Burgess-Manning Industrial Noise Control Solutions

Acoustic generator enclosures with exhaust silencers.

Acoustic Enclosures

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

Acoustic Shrouds

Acoustic louvres on a rooftop plant enclosure.

Acoustic Louvers

Inertial filter louver panels installed along a building exterior

Ventilation Solutions

Interior of a switchgear room lined with switchgear cabinets.

Switchgear rooms

Vent Silencer

Sparger being built on manufacturing floor.

Inline Diffuser/Sparger

Commissioning silencer outside of industrial building.

Commissioning Silencer