Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Custom silencers, enclosures and ventilation for small modular reactor noise control challenges.
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
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.