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Sound Attenuators Catalogue

Rectangular & Circular

Types: RSA, CASA & CBSA Licensed to bear the AMCA SEAL

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Table Of Contents
Sound Attenuators / General
Page

Introduction 3
Acoustic Design 4

Definitions 5

Room Side Calculation 6-10

Room Side Calculation Sheet 11

Rectangular Sound Attenuator

Test Method 12

Materials & Construction 13

Installation Guidelines 14-15

Sound Attenuator Model RSA 3' 16

Sound Attenuator Model RSA 4' 17

Sound Attenuator Model RSA 5' 18

Sound Attenuator Model RSA 6' 19

Sound Attenuator Model RSA 7' 20

Sound Attenuator Model RSA 8' 21

Airflow Performance - Type RSA 22

Weights - Type RSA 23

Circular Sound Attenuator

Types CASA & CBSA - Materials & Construction 24
Types CASA & CBSA - Connectors 25

Calculation & Selection

Software Calculation 26-27

Selection Data 28-29

Instructions for Maintenance & Cleaning 30

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Introduction

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INTRODUCTION
DVAC Sound Attenuators are designed to achieve the required performances as set out
in the ASTM Standards E477-06a for Prefabricated Attenuators.

DVAC Sound Attenuators are licensed to bear the AMCA Seal for Prefabricated Silencer
Sound & Air Performance.

The ratings shown herein are based on tests and procedures performed in accordance with
AMCA PUBLICATION 1011 and comply with the requirements of the AMCA Certified Ratings
Program.

AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to Dynamic Insertion Loss, Airflow Generated Noise and
Pressure Drop.

Models RSA3', RSA4', RSA5', RSA6', RSA7' & RSA8' are certified and their Certified
Performance is indicated in pages 16---21.

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NOISE CONTROL - PRINCIPLES

There are Three Distinct Stages to the Noise Control Process:
1- Source
2- Transmission
3- Reception

It is correct, though impracticable, to propose that noise can be controlled at any of these stages. In the case of the fan,
for example, the manufacturer has already produced a quiet design within the constraints of commercial prudence
and the office worker is unlikely to take too kindly to a suggestion that the wearing of ear protectors is a satisfactory
means of combating the air-conditioning noise! This leaves us with having to control the noise during the transmission.

Noise control Engineers have two weapons with which to combat noise - mass and absorption - usually applied
in a combination. The term mass, for example, meaning the plantroom built of heavy weight materials and absorption
being the splitter attenuators strategically located to acoustically seal the ducts where they penetrate the mass barrier.

GOOD ACOUSTIC DESIGN

It is commonly believed that the ventilation Engineer having selected the quietest fan for the required duty need play no further
role in noise control except perhaps to call in the noise control specialists at a later date.
Frequently when this happens the Acoustic Engineer demands vast amount of plantroom space for the attenuators or suggests
Dramatic changes in design. Both clearly can cost considerable time and money. The obvious approach, even at the very early
stages is to take the acoustic requirements into consideration. Certainly the Ventilation Engineer should seek advice regarding
the following:
1. What noise criteria need to be achieved in the ventilated areas?
2. Is the criteria thus established likely to be achievable without the applications of noise control techniques?
3. If noise control is required, ductwork design must leave sufficient space, preferably in straight duct runs. Plantrooms
and plant should be located away from noise sensitive areas. Are plantroom walls substantial enough?
is sufficient pressure development available on the fans for attenuators?
4. Are neighbors likely to be affected by noise? What, if any atmospheric noise control is required?
5. If plant has to be located close to noise sensitive areas or in false ceiling spaces what additional care should be taken
in the initial selection of noisy items?
6. Is the client aware that space restrictions imposed by him could result in noise problems; has the client, in applying for
planning permission had any requirements related to noise imposed upon him?

During the design stage, the common pitfalls should be avoided, these include:
1. Right angle bends and take-offs.
2. Ineffective expansions and contractions.
3. Incorrectly located dampers, heater batteries and cooling coils.
4. Fans located above lightweight ceilings or immediately above or below the most sensitive rooms.
In addition some acoustic assessment should be carried out in order to ensure that realistic space is allowed for attenuators
and that they are positioned effectively.

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Definitions

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DEFINITIONS NOISE OUTLET

The following terms are commonly used in the field of acoustics Usually a grille or a diffuser. Any opening acting as a terminal
and an understanding of their practical (rather than academic) element on either an extract or supply system.
meaning and import might be of use to the Ventilation Engineer.

DIRECT SPL
SOUND POWER LEVEL (SWL) Noise which is transmitted directly from a source (i.e. a grille or
diffuser) without reflection.
A theoretical assessment of sound produced at source calculated
from the measured Sound Pressure Levels at known distances
from the source under known acoustic conditions. REVERBERANT SPL
A level which depends only on the source and is independent
of the environment or location. The Sound Power Level of a fan Noise which is transmitted by reflection of room surfaces.
is therefore very useful information since any level quoted can
be compared directly with data from any other manufacturer.
REVERBERATION TIME
A measurement of the acoustic “reflectiveness” of a room.
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL (SPL)
A measured Sound Level which is an indication only of the noise INSERTION LOSS
produced at source since environmental factors such as reverbe-
ration and distance from the source have affected the measurement. A measure of the noise reduction capability of an attenuator
The Sound Pressure Level of a fan is not very useful since (sometimes of a partition) so named after the method of testing
environmental factors apparent when the unit was measured may where a section of ductwork is replaced by an attenuator between
or may not be present in the actual location of the plant. two test rooms. One room contains the noise source and the other
the sound level measuring equipment. The difference in recorded
noise level is said to be the insertion loss due to the insertion of
the attenuator in the system.

DECIBEL (dB)
Commonly, the unit used to measure sound. It is used to quantify REGENERATED NOISE
both Sound Pressure Level and Sound Power Level.
Noise in addition to that produced by the fan, caused by air
passing over fixed duct elements such as blades on grilles,
dampers, air turns, splitters in attenuators, etc.., is not normally
CRITERIA a problem on low velocity systems and is not dealt within
this booklet.
Noise Levels which are subjectively or objectively acceptable
in a given environment.
The most commonly used Criteria are Noise Criteria Curves (NC OCTAVE BANDS
Levels), Noise Rating Curves (NR Levels) and dB (A).
Subdivisions of the Frequency range each identified by its mid
( O r centre) frequency. By international agreements these
comprise 63, 125, 250, 500, 1k, 4k, and 8kHz.
DUCTBORN NOISE
Noise which is transmitted along ductworks, both upstream and FREQUENCY (Hz)
downstream of a fan.
The pitch of sound; the number of sound pressure waves arriving
at a fixed point per second.

FLANKING NOISE (BREAKOUT) A-WEIGHTED SOUND LEVEL

Noise transmitted through a barrier, often a fan casing or ductwork. The Sound Level measured using the A-weighting network of
Any indirect noise path which tends to devalue noise control a Sound Level meter. For broadband sounds, the A-weighted
measures used to reduce transmission along the more obvious sound level indicates approximate relative loudness.
paths.

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ROOMSIDE CALCULATION

PART 1 PART 2
How to find the In-duct SWL of the fan: Investigate the duct system between the fan and the
critical noise outlet
A) Using the fan manufacturer’s catalogue information, obtain
the In-duct Sound Power Level at the mid-frequency Octave The “critical” noise outlet in the duct system is usually the noise
Bands of interest, or calculate the approximate In-duct Sound outlet closest to the fan using the following information assess
Power Level from Table 1. The total duct attenuation:
In both cases the approximate duty of the fan needs to be known.
These figures are inserted in line a. B) Straight unlined ducts provide a degree of attenuation.
Some manufacturers present noise data as a Sound Pressure This is frequency dependent and varies with the minimum
Level which needs to be converted by applying the relevant duct dimension and duct length.
correction factor.
Approximate attenuation per meter run is shown in Table 2.
To avoid noise breakout problems the duct attenuation taken
should be limited to approximately 15dB. Bends provide
attenuation as shown in Tables 3a and 3b. Duct and bend
attenuation figures should be entered against line “b”.

(Refer to Calculation Sheet Page 11)

Table 1: In-duct SWL of the Fan Table 2: The attenuation of straight unlined rectangular ducts -
dB per meter
Overall sound power level dB re 10-12 watts

130
Octave centre frequency, fm in Hz
120
63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

110 S 0-200 0.6 0.6 0.45 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
201-400 0.6 0.6 0.45 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
100
401-800 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15

90 801-2000 0.3 0.15 0.15 0.1 0.06 0.06 0.03 0.06

80

70 Table 3a: The attenuation of mitred bends with short chord

turning vanes or no turning vanes.
60
Octave centre frequency, fm in Hz
50 Dimensions
0.1 1.0 10 100 S in mm 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k
S 0-200 0 0 0 0 6 8 4 3
201-400 0 0 0 6 8 4 3 3
401-800 0 0 6 8 4 3 3 3
Spectrum Correction 801-2000 0 6 8 4 3 3 3 3

Frequency Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Table 3b: The attenuation of mitred bends with long chord
Forward curved centrifugal -2 -7 -12 -17 -22 -27 -32 -37
turning vanes or radiussed bends.
Backward curved centrifugal -7 -8 -7 -12 -17 -22 -27 -32 (Circular or Rectangular)

Axial -5 -5 -6 -7 -8 -11 -14 -17

Octave centre frequency, fm in Hz
Dimensions
S S in mm 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

0-250 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 3
251-500 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 3

S 501-1000 0 0 1 2 3 3 3 3
1001-2000 0 1 2 3 3 3 3 3

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PART 2 (cont’d.)
C) At low frequencies some of the sound power on reaching 2. By multiple reflections off the room surfaces and room
the critical noise outlet is reflected back along the duct. contents, which will depend upon the size of the room and
The degree of attenuation due to this phenomenon is dependent the reverberation time, known as the Reverberant Sound
on frequency and the total area of the outlet. The attenuation Pressure Level.
from Table 4 is inserted in line “c”
To estimate the Direct Sound Pressure Level.
D) The total duct attenuation is obtained from lines “b” & “c” and
is inserted in line “d”. F) Calculate the percentage of the total sound leaving the critical
noise outlet. This is approximately equal to the percentage of
E) The Sound Power Level leaving the critical outlet is obtained the fan air volume which passes through the critical outlet.
from: e=a-d
Table 5 gives the factors to be inserted in line “f”.
PART 3
G) Estimate the distance between the nearest listening position
Calculate the Room Effect
and the critical outlet and, using Table 6, insert the distance
In a room the sound pressure waves will reach the listener along factors in line “g”. Unless the specification states otherwise,
two paths: the commonly applied distance is 1.5 meters.

1. Directly, reducing as the (distance)2 from the noise source,

known as the Direct Sound Pressure Level.
(Refer to Calculation Sheet Page 11)
Table 4: Outlet reflection, dB
Outlet area Octave Centre Frequency, fm in Hz
2
cm 63 125 250 500 1k
20 3
15 10 6
100 19 2
14 9 5
18
13 8 4
17
12 1
16 7 3
11 Direct
15 6
10 2 Reverberant
14 5
500 9
13
4
8
12 1 Table 5: Percentage of total sound factors, dB
1000 7 3
11
-19
-20

-18
-17
-16
-15
-14
-13
-12

-10
-11

6
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0

10
2
5 0
9
1 2 3 4 5 10 20 50 100
8 4 1 Metres

7 3 0 Table 6: Distance Factors, dB

-10

-12
-13
-14
-15
-16
-17
-18
-19
-20
-21
-22
-23
-24
-25
-26
-27
-28
-29
-30

5000
-11

6 2
0
5
1
10000 4 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Metres

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PART 3 (cont’d.)
H) By examining Table 7, select the location type (A or B or C) To estimate the Reverberant Sound Pressure Level.
which is closest to matching the position of the critical outlet
in the room using the charts for the chosen location, type and K) For the fan system in question, calculate the percentage
outlet area, insert the factors obtained in line “h” of the sound emerging from all the noise outlets in the room
served by the fan.
Note: These figures are positive and to avoid possible confusion,
the positive sign should also be inserted in line “h”.
This approximates to the percentage of the fan air volume serving
the room under investigation.
I) The factors tabulated at each Octave Band in lines “f”, “g” & “h”
are now added together in line “i”, to give the total Direct actors,
remembering that the factors in line “h” are positive. Using Table 8 insert the factor in line “k”.

J) The direct sound pressure level in the room is equal to the sum
of the Sound Power Level leaving the Critical Outlet in line “e”
and the Total Direct Factors shown in line “i”.

(Refer to Calculation Sheet Page 11)

Table 7: Directivity factors, dB

Type Junction of three room surfaces Type Junction of two Octave Type Centre of one
B room surfaces Centre B room surface
A = + 9 throughout frequency
Outlet area, cm2 in Hz Outlet area, cm2
B C 10 100 1000 10000 10 100 1000 10000 100000

+6 +7 +8 63 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7
A
+6 +7 +8 125 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8

+6 +7 +8 +9 250 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9

+6 +7 +8 +9 500 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9

+7 +8 +9 1k +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9

+7 +8 +9 2k +5 +6 +7 +8 +9

+7 +8 +9 4k +7 +8 +9

+8 +9 8k +8 +9

Table 8: Percentage of total sound-factors, dB

-19
-20

-18
-17
-16
-15
-14
-13
-12

-10
-11

-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0

1 2 3 4 5 10 20 50 100
Percentage

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PART 3 (cont’d.)
L) The amount of reflection or absorption of the sound emerging from N) The Reverberant Sound Pressure Level (line “o”) in the room
the noise outlets, depends upon the volume and the reverberation is equal to the sum of the Sound Pressure Level leaving the
time (which is a function of the amount of absorption) of the room. Critical Outlet (line “e”) and the Total Reverberant Factors
(line “n”)
Tables 9 and 10 give factors related to these which are inserted
in lines “l” and “m” respectively. O) To arrive at the Combined Sound Pressure Level, it is necessary
to logarithmically sum the Reverberant Sound Pressure Level
M) The factors tabulated at each Octave Band in lines “k”, “l” & “m” and the Direct Sound Pressure Level.
are now added together in line “n”, to give the Total Reverberant
Factor. This can be simplified by using Table 11.
The combined Pressure level can then be entered in line “p”.

(Refer to Calculation Sheet Page 11)

Table 9: Room Volume factors, dB

+10

-16

-18
-19
-20
-21
-22
-23
-24
-10

-12
-13
-14
-15

-17

-25
-25
-27
-28
-11
+9
+8
+7
+6
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1

-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
0

3 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000

Volume m2

Average furnishing
Table 10: Reverberation Limited furnishing
Time factors, dB No furnishing
Very hard surfaces, high ceilings
+10
+11
-10
-11

+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
+6
+7
+8
+9
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0

0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 3 5 10

Seconds
Note: reverberation time guide is applicable to typical rooms

Table 11: Addition of Sound Pressure Levels, dB

Differences in SPLs Add to Large SPL

0.1 +3

2.3 +2

4,5,6,7,8,9 +1

10+ +0

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PART 4
How to find the Required Insertion Loss R) The Attenuator can now be selected to meet the parameters
of Insertion Loss, Physical Size and the Pressure Loss.
P) The specification will usually give a criterion; where one is not Insertion Loss Figures are placed in line “s” as a final check.
given, Table 12 can be used.
The above analysis method takes no account of regenerated
The required or selected criterion is inserted in line “q”. noise from the attenuators or ductwork elements.

Q) If the Combined Sound Pressure Level exceeds the Criterion Similarly, it is not possible to deal with the method of selecting
in any Octave Band, then the difference is the Insertion Loss attenuators for high pressure systems which commonly have
terminal devices that generate noise and often have some
required from the attenuator (line “r”).
attenuation capability.

To allow for the possible addition of noise from other sources, a safety
margin of typically 3dB may be added.

(Refer to Calculation Sheet Page 11)

Table 12: Recommended design criteria for various area functions (according to CIBSE)

SITUATION NC

Concert halls, opera halls, studios for sound reproduction, live theatres (>500 seats) 20

Bedrooms in private homes, live theatres (<500 seats), cathedrals and large churches,
25
television studios, large conference and lecture rooms (>50 people)

Living rooms in private homes, board rooms, top management offices, conference and
lecture rooms (20-50 people), multi-purpose halls, churches (medium and small), libraries,
30
bedrooms in hotels, etc., banqueting rooms, operating theatres, cinemas, hospital private
rooms, large courtrooms

Public rooms in hotels, etc., ballrooms, hospital open wards, middle management and small
offices, small conference and lecture rooms (<20 people), school classrooms, small courtrooms, 35
museums, libraries, banking halls, small restaurants, cocktail bars, quality shops

Toilets and washrooms, large open offices, drawing offices, reception areas (offices), halls,
corridors, lobbies in hotels, hospitals, etc., laboratories, recreation rooms, post offices, 40
large restaurants, bars and night clubs, department stores, shops, gymnasia

Kitchens in hotels, hospitals, etc., laundry rooms, computer rooms, accounting machine rooms,
45
Cafeteria, supermarkets, swimming pools, covered garages in hotels, offices, etc., bowling alleys

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CALCULATION SHEET
Customer Name :
Project Name : 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k
Fan Duty :
Type :
System : In-duct Sound Power a
Duct / Bend Width x Height Length / Angle Type
b

Outlet reflection x cm2 c

Total duct attenuator (b + c) d
SWL Leaving system e
Percentage leaving outlet f
Distance from outlet g
Directivity h
Total direct factors (f + g + h) I
Direct SPL j
Percentage reaching room k
Room volume l
Reverberation time m
Total reverberant factors (k + l + m) n
Reverberant SPL o
Combined SPL p
Criterion q
Required insertion loss r

Selected insertion loss s

Selection Code: NC 55 74 67 62 58 56 54 53 52
NR 55 79 70 63 58 55 52 50 49
NC 50 71 64 58 54 51 49 48 47
NR 50 75 65 59 53 50 47 45 43
NC 45 67 60 54 49 46 44 43 42
NR 45 71 61 54 48 45 42 40 38
NC 40 64 57 50 45 41 39 38 37
NR 40 67 57 49 44 40 37 35 33
NC 35 60 52 45 40 36 34 33 32
NR 35 63 52 45 39 35 32 30 28
NC 30 57 48 41 35 31 29 28 27
NR 30 59 48 40 34 30 27 25 23
NC 25 54 44 37 31 27 24 22 21
NR 25 55 44 35 29 25 22 20 18
NC 20 51 40 33 26 22 19 17 16
NR 20 51 39 31 24 20 17 14 13

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RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR

1- GENERAL
The Sound Attenuator is mainly used to reduce FCU and AHU noise to obtain the
required noise level; It offers many advanced features including as standard,
Aerodynamic Splitters, Side Liners, Slide on Flanges and Protective Acoustic Infill
with Galvanized Perforated Sheet.

DVAC Sound Attenuators have been tested and certified in accordance with ASTM
E477-06a, dynamic insertion loss and self noise acoustic performance data were
obtained in AMCA (USA) test facility, using the duct-to-room reverberant test facility
with air flowing through the Silencers.

2- TEST METHOD
The Laboratory method used in conducting these tests is ASTM Standard E477-06a,
entitled “Standard Method of Testing Duct Liner materials and Prefabricated Silencers
for Acoustical and Airflow Performance”. Sound pressure level data was obtained
using a Brüel and Kjær Pulse Frequency Analyzer.

The Intertech 16,640 cu. Ft. (470 m³) reverberation room is qualified in accordance
with ANSI S12.51 for sound measurement from 50 to 10,000 hertz.

The following notes relate to the data submitted in the data pages:

Notes:
1- Sound Power Level data denoted with a double asterisk has reached ambient levels in the test room
or is determined by instruments limitations. Actual levels are less than or equal to the levels indicated.
The generated sound data has been corrected for end reflection.
Sound power level data denoted with a single asterisk has reached ambient levels and is being corrected.

2- Insertion Loss Data denoted with a single asterisk has been corrected to take into consideration the effect
of the generated Sound Pressure Level approaching the sound pressure level obtained during the insertion
loss portion of the test. In some cases, the insertion loss may be higher than shown. Insertion loss data
denoted with a double asterisk has reached the maximum allowable correction and is not corrected.

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RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR

D. Standard Connectors: Slip-on-Flanges 30

1- MATERIALS Optional: - Slip-on-Flange 20
- Slip-on-Flange 40
A. Casing: Shall be made of LFQ Galvanized Steel - Companion Angle
Complying with ASTM A653 and having G90
Coating Designation. DVAC Rectangular Silencers Standard Lengths:
900mm, 1200mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2100mm & 2400mm
B1. Splitters: Shall be made of 24 Gauge LFQ Galvanized Steel
Complying with ASTM A653 and having G90
Coating Designation.
3- ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
B2. Perforated Sheets: Shall be made of 22 Gauge Galvanized
A. All Silencer ratings shall be determined in a duct-to-reverberant
Steel complying with ASTM A653 and having G90
room test facility which provides for airflow in both directions
Coating Designation, with a free area of 22.5% through the Test Silencer in accordance with ASTM Specs.
E477-06a.
C. Fiberglass: Black, Strong, Durable, Dimensionally Stable
Woven Glass Fabric (32 kg/m3 Density) The Test Facility shall be NVLAP accredited for the ASTM
complying with the following Standards: E477-06a Test Standard.
- Surface Burning Characteristics: UL 723, ASTM
E84, BS 476. Data from a non-accredited laboratory will not be acceptable.
- Fire Resistance: - NFPA 90A&B, NFPA 255 The Test set-up and procedure shall be such that all effects
- Flame Spread Classification not more than 25 due to end reflection, directivity, flanking transmission, standing
waves and test chamber sound absorption are eliminated.
- Smoke Development Rating not more than 50

Acoustic Ratings shall include Dynamic Insertion Loss (DIL) and

Self-Noise (SN) Power Levels both for FORWARD FLOW (air and
2- CONSTRUCTION noise in same direction) and REVERSE FLOW (air and noise
in opposite directions) with airflow of at least 2000 fpm entering
face velocity.
A. All Casings shall be constructed of GI Sheets; Refer to
Casing Gauge Schedule table. Construction complies with
Data for Rectangular Silencers shall be presented for tests
DW144 & SMACNA Standards.
conducted using silencers no smaller than 24x24'
Casing Gauge Schedule
Longer Side Duct Size (mm) Thickness
Up to 1000 22 Gauge
1001 to 1500 20 Gauge 4- AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
1501 to 4000 18 Gauge
A. Static pressure loss of silencers shall not exceed those listed
in the silencer schedule as the airflow indicates.
B. Slide-on-Flange shall be fixed on casing by Clinching & Self-
Screws.
Airflow measurements shall be made in accordance with ASTM
Angle Flanges shall be fixed on Casing with Bolts & Nuts. Specifications E477-06a and applicable portions of ASME,
AMCA and ADC Airflow Test Codes.
C. The Splitter modules shall be constructed from GI Sheets.
The Splitters size shall be encoded in the CNC POD LINE
machine. All Splitter Corners shall be having a radius to
minimize the Air Pressure Loss and Regenerated Noise.
Perforated sheets shall be fixed on both sides of the splitter.
The Splitter shall be fixed with Aluminum Rivets min. ø4.8mm.
The acoustic material shall be fixed between the 2 perforated
sheets. Air is allowed to pass through the airways between the
splitters while noise is absorbed by the acoustic material.

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

A- Radius Bend
L1 & L2 ΔP FACTOR

Airflow
Deq X 3.0 1.00 Downstream
Silencer
Deq X 2.0 1.25
L2
Radius Bend with
Deq X 1.0 1.75
Turning Vanes
L1
Deq X 0.5 3.00

Directly Connected Not Advised

upstream
Silencer
Deq X 3.0 1.00
Radius Bend
without Deq X 2.0 1.50 NOTE: Silencer splitters should be parallel
Turning Vanes to the plane of the Radius Bend
Deq X 1.0 2.00

B- Vane Axial Fan

L1 L2 ΔP ACTOR
L1 L2

Not Less than Airflow Vane

Intake Discharge
Rectangular Not Less than 1 X Deq for Axial
1.00 Silencer Silencer
Silencer 0.75 X Deq Every 1000 fpm Fan
Duct Velocity 30° 15°

C- Transitions
ΔP FACTOR
15° 30°
Upstream Downstream
Airflow
With 15º included angle (7.5º slope) 1.00 1.00 Silencer

With 30º included angle (15º slope) 1.25 1.00

With 60º included angle (30º slope) 1.50 1.00 Silencer between Upstream and Downstream Transitions

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 Sound Attenuators
Installation Guidelines

DUCT VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING Co. (W.L.L.)

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

D- Ducted Centrifugal Fans

Top View Side View

L2
L2
Centrifugal Discharge Airflow
Fan Silencer
Discharge Airflow
Silencer
15°
L1

Intake
Silencer

L1 = Not less than 0.75 X Deq of inlet silencer L2 = Fan wheel diameter for every 1000 fpm of exit velocity

MULTIPLE MODULES ASSEMBLY

Strips or Steel Bands
Commercial Acoustics Rectangular Sound Attenuators are supplied
in multiple modules of many different sizes for convenience and
economy in shipping, handling and installation.
When Sound Attenuator banks are large, multiple modules are
shipped loose for erection at the job site. To avoid possible leaks and
damage, two factors need to be considered:
1st: Fastening the individual sound attenuator modules together,
2nd: Sealing the joints between assembled modules to prevent
leakage.
There are many methods of assembling and sealing multiple
modules. The best of which should be determined by the installing
contractor.

ASSEMBLY: The multiple modules should be drawn together

using at least two steel bands or straps. Lightweight structural
angles can be used as a frame and also facilitate attachment to
the duct. Tack welds, made along each adjoining surface, will
provide added structural integrity.

NOTES:
1. For Circular Ducts: “Deq” = Duct Diameter. For Square or Rectangular Ducts: “Deq” = (4/∏ ) x area
2. ΔP Factor is multiplier relative to silencer laboratory tested pressure drop data.
3. Unless noted otherwise, ΔP Factors do not include pressure losses of other components (Transitions, Elbows, Dump Losses, etc..)
which must be calculated separately.
4. The ΔP Factors shown are subject to minimum Duct runs of 5 x Deq after Outlet Silencers and 2.5 x Deq before Inlet Silencers.

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 Sound Attenuators
Rectangular
Type RSA - Model: RSA3'-20-10
DUCT VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING Co. (W.L.L.)

Tel: +974 44 500 118 - 44 500 119 - Fax: +974 44 500 117 - Doha, State Of Qatar

RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - MODEL RSA3'

DVAC Silencers have been tested in accordance with applicable

sections ASTM E-477-06a. Dynamic Insertion Loss and Self-Noise
Acoustic Performance Data were obtained in AMCA, USA Test
Facility using the duct-to-room reverberant with air flowing through
the silencers.
    
   
     Forward Flow (+) occurs when noise and air travel in same direction
   
        
  
H as in a typical supply or fan discharge system.
       
    

        
  

       
    
 Reverse Flow (-) occurs when noise and air travel in opposite
        
  
 directions, as in a typical return or intake system.
       
    

        
  

       
   
         
          
          
          
     
     
 
   
L DESIGNATING SILENCERS
W
Model : RSA3'-20-10
Length: 3' Type: RSA Width: 24" Height: 24"

(For Weight Refer to Page 23)

Table 13. Dynamic Insertion Loss (DIL) Ratings: Forward (+) / Reverse (-) Flow, dB
Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 0.78 6 10 18 27 32 23 16 12
-1000 0.35 5 10 17 26 31 23 16 12
-500 0.09 5 9 16 26 31 23 16 11
0 2 7 14 24 30 24 17 13
RSA3'-20-10 500 0.09 4 8 15 24 29 24 17 14
1000 0.35 3 8 15 23 29 24 17 14
1500 0.78 2 6 14 22 28 23 18 14
2000 1.40 1 6 13 21 26 23 18 14

Table 14. Air Flow Generated Noise Power Levels, dB

Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 0.78 64** 57* 54 58 63 65 63 51
-1000 0.35 59** 49* 49 54 57 54 44 35
-500 0.09 56** 46** 37** 41 36 25* 21** 22**

RSA3'-20-10 500 0.09 60** 47** 37** 37 32 21** 20** 22**

1000 0.35 61** 51* 48 51 52 48 42 29*
1500 0.78 65** 63 57 58 61 60 57 48
2000 1.40 76 70 65 64 65 67 65 58

Forward Flow (+) / Reverse Flow (-). Aero-acoustic performance data based on NVLAP accredited
laboratory tests conducted in strict accordance with ASTM E477-06a.

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 Sound Attenuators
Rectangular
Type RSA - Model: RSA4'-20-10
DUCT VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING Co. (W.L.L.)

Tel: +974 44 500 118 - 44 500 119 - Fax: +974 44 500 117 - Doha, State Of Qatar

RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - MODEL RSA4'

DVAC Silencers have been tested in accordance with applicable

sections ASTM E-477-06a. Dynamic Insertion Loss and Self-Noise
Acoustic Performance Data were obtained in AMCA, USA Test
Facility using the duct-to-room reverberant with air flowing through
the silencers.
    
   
     Forward Flow (+) occurs when noise and air travel in same direction
   
        
  
H as in a typical supply or fan discharge system.
       
    

        
  

       
    
 Reverse Flow (-) occurs when noise and air travel in opposite
        
  
 directions, as in a typical return or intake system.
       
    

        
  

       
   
         
          
          
          
     
     
 
   
L DESIGNATING SILENCERS
W
Model : RSA4'-20-10
Length: 4' Type: RSA Width: 24" Height: 24"

(For Weight Refer to Page 23)

Table 15. Dynamic Insertion Loss (DIL) Ratings: Forward (+) / Reverse (-) Flow, dB
Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 0.83 4 13 22 34** 36** 27** 20 14
-1000 0.38 3 12 22 35* 39* 31* 20 13
-500 0.10 3 12 21 35 41 31 20 13
0 2 10 19 34 40 31 21 15
RSA4'-20-10 500 0.10 1 10 19 32 40 31 22 16
1000 0.38 1 9 18 31 39 31 22 17
1500 0.83 0 8 17 30 36* 31* 22 17
2000 1.47 1 8 17 27* 32* 28** 22 18

Table 16. Air Flow Generated Noise Power Levels, dB

Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 0.83 65** 57* 55 59 65 69 64 52
-1000 0.38 59** 50** 49 54 57 55 45 35
-500 0.10 55** 44** 37** 40 36 24* 22** 22**

RSA4'-20-10 500 0.10 55** 43** 38** 39 35 24** 20** 22**

1000 0.38 59** 52* 49 52 54 50 43 31*
1500 0.83 65** 63 58 59 61 60 56 48
2000 1.47 78 70 66 65 66 67 65 58

Forward Flow (+) / Reverse Flow (-). Aero-acoustic performance data based on NVLAP accredited
laboratory tests conducted in strict accordance with ASTM E477-06a.

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 Sound Attenuators
Rectangular
Type RSA - Model: RSA5'-20-10
DUCT VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING Co. (W.L.L.)

Tel: +974 44 500 118 - 44 500 119 - Fax: +974 44 500 117 - Doha, State Of Qatar

RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - MODEL RSA5'

DVAC Silencers have been tested in accordance with applicable

sections ASTM E-477-06a. Dynamic Insertion Loss and Self-Noise
Acoustic Performance Data were obtained in AMCA, USA Test
Facility using the duct-to-room reverberant with air flowing through
the silencers.
    
   
     Forward Flow (+) occurs when noise and air travel in same direction
   
        
  
H as in a typical supply or fan discharge system.
       
    

        
  

       
    
 Reverse Flow (-) occurs when noise and air travel in opposite
        
  
 directions, as in a typical return or intake system.
       
    

        
  

       
   
         
          
          
          
     
     
 
   
L DESIGNATING SILENCERS
W
Model : RSA5'-20-10
Length: 5' Type: RSA Width: 24" Height: 24"

(For Weight Refer to Page 23)

Table 17. Dynamic Insertion Loss (DIL) Ratings: Forward (+) / Reverse (-) Flow, dB
Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 1.00 8 18 28* 36** 37** 30** 24** 16
-1000 0.44 7 17 27 40** 41** 36** 24 16
-500 0.12 7 15 26 41 47 37 24 16
0 4 13 25 39 47 38 25 18
RSA5'-20-10 500 0.12 3 12 24 38 46 38 25 19
1000 0.44 3 12 23 36 43* 37 25 20
1500 1.00 2 11 22* 33* 38** 35** 25 20
2000 1.72 1 11 20** 28** 34** 30** 25* 20

Table 18. Air Flow Generated Noise Power Levels, dB

Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 1.00 65** 55* 55 59 64 67 67 54
-1000 0.44 59** 48** 49 53 57 56 47 36
-500 0.12 56** 43** 37** 41 39 28 21** 22**

RSA5'-20-10 500 0.12 60** 47** 39** 39 35 25* 20** 22**

1000 0.44 62** 52* 49 51 52 48 42 30*
1500 1.00 67** 62 58 58 60 60 56 48
2000 1.72 72* 69 65 64 65 66 64 58

Forward Flow (+) / Reverse Flow (-). Aero-acoustic performance data based on NVLAP accredited
laboratory tests conducted in strict accordance with ASTM E477-06a.

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 Sound Attenuators
Rectangular
Type RSA - Model: RSA6'-20-10
DUCT VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING Co. (W.L.L.)

Tel: +974 44 500 118 - 44 500 119 - Fax: +974 44 500 117 - Doha, State Of Qatar

RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - MODEL RSA6'

DVAC Silencers have been tested in accordance with applicable

sections ASTM E-477-06a. Dynamic Insertion Loss and Self-Noise
Acoustic Performance Data were obtained in AMCA, USA Test
Facility using the duct-to-room reverberant with air flowing through
the silencers.
    
   
     Forward Flow (+) occurs when noise and air travel in same direction
   
        
  
H as in a typical supply or fan discharge system.
       
    

        
  

       
    
 Reverse Flow (-) occurs when noise and air travel in opposite
        
  
 directions, as in a typical return or intake system.
       
    

        
  

       
   
         
          
          
          
     
     
 
   
L DESIGNATING SILENCERS
W
Model : RSA6'-20-10
Length: 6' Type: RSA Width: 24" Height: 24"

(For Weight Refer to Page 23)

Table 19. Dynamic Insertion Loss (DIL) Ratings: Forward (+) / Reverse (-) Flow, dB
Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 1.00 6 19 31** 34** 36** 30** 26** 17
-1000 0.44 5 18 34** 38** 40** 38** 27 17
-500 0.12 5 17 34 42 51 44 26 17
0 3 15 33 42 51 44 28 20
RSA6'-20-10 500 0.12 4 14 32 41 51 44 29 21
1000 0.44 3 13 30 39** 45** 43* 29 22
1500 1.00 2 13 27* 34** 39** 37** 29 22
2000 1.72 1 12 22** 29** 34** 31** 29** 23

Table 20. Air Flow Generated Noise Power Levels, dB

Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 1.00 66** 57* 57 60 65 67 65 53
-1000 0.44 61** 49* 51 55 58 57 47 37
-500 0.12 62** 45** 36** 40 35 24* 21** 22**

RSA6'-20-10 500 0.12 61** 47** 37* 39 35 25* 20** 22**

1000 0.44 58** 52* 48 51 52 48 42 29*
1500 1.00 66** 63 58 58 60 60 56 48
2000 1.72 73* 71 66 64 65 66 64 58

Forward Flow (+) / Reverse Flow (-). Aero-acoustic performance data based on NVLAP accredited
laboratory tests conducted in strict accordance with ASTM E477-06a.

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 Sound Attenuators
Rectangular
Type RSA - Model: RSA7'-20-10
DUCT VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING Co. (W.L.L.)

Tel: +974 44 500 118 - 44 500 119 - Fax: +974 44 500 117 - Doha, State Of Qatar

RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - MODEL RSA7'

DVAC Silencers have been tested in accordance with applicable

sections ASTM E-477-06a. Dynamic Insertion Loss and Self-Noise
Acoustic Performance Data were obtained in AMCA, USA Test
Facility using the duct-to-room reverberant with air flowing through
the silencers.
    
   
     Forward Flow (+) occurs when noise and air travel in same direction
   
        
  
H as in a typical supply or fan discharge system.
       
    

        
  

       
    
 Reverse Flow (-) occurs when noise and air travel in opposite
        
  
 directions, as in a typical return or intake system.
       
    

        
  

       
   
         
          
          
          
     
     
 
   
L DESIGNATING SILENCERS
W
Model : RSA7'-20-10
Length: 7' Type: RSA Width: 24" Height: 24"

(For Weight Refer to Page 23)

Table 21. Dynamic Insertion Loss (DIL) Ratings: Forward (+) / Reverse (-) Flow, dB
Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 1.07 8 24 33** 37** 37** 31** 28** 19
-1000 0.49 8 22 35** 41** 42** 40** 30 19
-500 0.13 7 21 34 50* 52* 48 30 19
0 5 18 33 52 51 47 31 22
RSA7'-20-10 500 0.13 3 17 32 50* 51 47 32 23
1000 0.49 3 16 31* 42** 45** 45** 32 24
1500 1.07 2 15 27** 35** 39** 37** 32* 25
2000 1.91 2 14 21** 28** 34** 31** 31** 25

Table 22. Air Flow Generated Noise Power Levels, dB

Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 1.07 64** 54* 54 58 64 67 67 63
-1000 0.49 61** 49** 50 54 58 57 47 37
-500 0.13 56** 44** 37** 42 39 28 21** 22**

RSA7'-20-10 500 0.13 57** 45** 38** 38 34 24* 21** 22**

1000 0.49 60** 54 50 51 52 48 42 30
1500 1.07 66** 64 60 59 60 60 56 48
2000 1.91 73* 71 67 65 65 66 64 59

Forward Flow (+) / Reverse Flow (-). Aero-acoustic performance data based on NVLAP accredited
laboratory tests conducted in strict accordance with ASTM E477-06a.

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 Sound Attenuators
Rectangular
Type RSA - Model: RSA8'-20-10
DUCT VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING Co. (W.L.L.)

Tel: +974 44 500 118 - 44 500 119 - Fax: +974 44 500 117 - Doha, State Of Qatar

RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - MODEL RSA8'

DVAC Silencers have been tested in accordance with applicable

sections ASTM E-477-06a. Dynamic Insertion Loss and Self-Noise
Acoustic Performance Data were obtained in AMCA, USA Test
Facility using the duct-to-room reverberant with air flowing through
the silencers.
    
   
     Forward Flow (+) occurs when noise and air travel in same direction
   
        
  
H as in a typical supply or fan discharge system.
       
    

        
  

       
    
 Reverse Flow (-) occurs when noise and air travel in opposite
        
  
 directions, as in a typical return or intake system.
       
    

        
  

       
   
         
          
          
          
     
     
 
   
L DESIGNATING SILENCERS
W
Model : RSA8'-20-10
Length: 8' Type: RSA Width: 24" Height: 24"

(For Weight Refer to Page 23)

Table 23. Dynamic Insertion Loss (DIL) Ratings: Forward (+) / Reverse (-) Flow, dB
Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 1.28 9 24* 32** 36** 37** 30** 30** 21
-1000 0.58 8 23 36** 40** 41** 38** 34* 21
-500 0.15 8 22 37 51* 53* 52 34 21
0 5 20 37 53 52 51 35 24
RSA8'-20-10 500 0.15 4 19 35 52* 52 51 35 25
1000 0.58 4 18 34** 42** 46** 47** 36 27
1500 1.28 3 17 27** 34** 39** 37** 35* 28
2000 2.20 2 15* 21** 28** 34** 30** 32** 28

Table 24. Air Flow Generated Noise Power Levels, dB

Octave Band 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hz 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model
Face Velocity Static Pressure
(fpm) (iwg)
-1500 1.07 65** 55* 56 60 64 68 67 55
-1000 0.49 59** 50** 51 54 58 59 49 40
-500 0.13 56** 44** 37** 41 37 26* 20** 22**

RSA8'-20-10 500 0.13 60** 47** 38** 38 34 24* 20** 22**

1000 0.49 62** 55 50 52 53 50 44 32
1500 1.07 67** 64 59 59 60 60 56 49
2000 1.91 73* 72 67 66 65 67 65 59

Forward Flow (+) / Reverse Flow (-). Aero-acoustic performance data based on NVLAP accredited
laboratory tests conducted in strict accordance with ASTM E477-06a.

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 Sound Attenuators
Rectangular
Airflow Performance (Type: RSA)
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RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - TYPE RSA

Table 25. Airflow Performance

Silencers Length
Static Pressure Loss
ft mm
W.G. 0.044 0.090 0.137 0.197 0.268 0.350 0.439 0.542 0.655 0.780 0.924 1.072 1.230 1.400
3' 900
Pa 10.985 22.418 34.055 49.039 66.748 87.181 109.288 134.923 163.257 194.289 230.213 266.992 306.496 348.724
W.G. 0.049 0.100 0.148 0.214 0.291 0.380 0.467 0.576 0.697 0.830 0.970 1.125 1.292 1.470
4' 1200
Pa 12.205 24.909 36.974 53.243 72.469 94.654 116.293 143.572 173.722 206.744 241.723 280.342 321.821 366.161
W.G. 0.059 0.120 0.172 0.248 0.337 0.440 0.563 0.694 0.840 1.000 1.135 1.317 1.512 1.720
5' 1500
Pa 14.646 29.891 42.812 61.650 83.912 109.599 140.113 172.978 209.304 249.089 282.833 328.019 376.552 428.433
W.G. 0.059 0.120 0.172 0.248 0.337 0.440 0.563 0.694 0.840 1.000 1.135 1.317 1.512 1.720
6' 1800
Pa 14.646 29.891 42.812 61.650 83.912 109.599 140.113 172.978 209.304 249.089 282.833 328.019 376.552 428.433
W.G. 0.064 0.130 0.191 0.276 0.375 0.490 0.602 0.743 0.899 1.070 1.261 1.462 1.679 1.910
7' 2100
Pa 15.867 32.382 47.677 68.655 93.447 122.054 149.920 185.087 223.955 266.525 314.076 364.254 418.148 475.760
W.G. 0.074 0.150 0.227 0.326 0.444 0.580 0.720 0.889 1.076 1.280 1.452 1.684 1.934 2.200
8' 2400
Pa 18.308 37.363 56.434 81.265 110.611 144.472 179.344 221.412 267.909 318.834 361.763 419.559 481.637 547.996

Face Velocity (fpm) 350 500 625 750 875 1000 1125 1250 1375 1500 1625 1750 1875 2000

Width Height Face Area

Air Flow (cfm)
in mm in mm ft2 m2
12 300 12 300 1 0.09 350 500 625 750 875 1000 1125 1250 1375 1500 1625 1750 1875 2000
24 600 12 300 2 0.18 700 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500 2750 3000 3250 3500 3750 4000
24 600 18 450 3 0.27 1050 1500 1875 2250 2625 3000 3375 3750 4125 4500 4875 5250 5625 6000
24 600 21 525 3.5 0.31 1225 1750 2188 2625 3063 3500 3938 4375 4813 5250 5688 6125 6563 7000
24 600 24 600 4 0.36 1400 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000
36 900 12 300 3 0.27 1050 1500 1875 2250 2625 3000 3375 3750 4125 4500 4875 5250 5625 6000
36 900 18 450 4.5 0.40 1575 2250 2813 3375 3938 4500 5063 5625 6188 6750 7313 7875 8438 9000
36 900 20 500 5 0.45 1750 2500 3125 3750 4375 5000 5625 6250 6875 7500 8125 8750 9375 10000
36 900 24 600 6 0.54 2100 3000 3750 4500 5250 6000 6750 7500 8250 9000 9750 10500 11250 12000
36 900 28 700 7 0.63 2450 3500 4375 5250 6125 7000 7875 8750 9625 10500 11375 12250 13125 14000
36 900 32 800 8 0.72 2800 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000 15000 16000
36 900 36 900 9 0.81 3150 4500 5625 6750 7875 9000 10125 11250 12375 13500 14625 15750 16875 18000
48 1200 12 300 4 0.36 1400 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000
48 1200 18 450 6 0.54 2100 3000 3750 4500 5250 6000 6750 7500 8250 9000 9750 10500 11250 12000
48 1200 21 525 7 0.63 2450 3500 4375 5250 6125 7000 7875 8750 9625 10500 11375 12250 13125 14000
48 1200 24 600 8 0.72 2800 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000 15000 16000
48 1200 30 750 10 0.90 3500 5000 6250 7500 8750 10000 11250 12500 13750 15000 16250 17500 18750 20000
48 1200 36 900 12 1.08 4200 6000 7500 9000 10500 12000 13500 15000 16500 18000 19500 21000 22500 24000
48 1200 42 1050 14 1.26 4900 7000 8750 10500 12250 14000 15750 17500 19250 21000 22750 24500 26250 28000
48 1200 48 1200 16 1.44 5600 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 20000 22000 24000 26000 28000 30000 32000
60 1500 12 300 5 0.45 1750 2500 3125 3750 4375 5000 5625 6250 6875 7500 8125 8750 9375 10000
60 1500 18 450 7.5 0.67 2625 3750 4688 5625 6563 7500 8438 9375 10313 11250 12188 13125 14063 15000
60 1500 24 600 10 0.90 3500 5000 6250 7500 8750 10000 11250 12500 13750 15000 16250 17500 18750 20000
60 1500 30 750 12.5 1.12 4375 6250 7813 9375 10938 12500 14063 15625 17188 18750 20313 21875 23438 25000
60 1500 36 900 15 1.35 5250 7500 9375 11250 13125 15000 16875 18750 20625 22500 24375 26250 28125 30000
60 1500 42 1050 17.5 1.57 6125 8750 10938 13125 15313 17500 19688 21875 24063 26250 28438 30625 32813 35000
60 1500 48 1200 20 1.80 7000 10000 12500 15000 17500 20000 22500 25000 27500 30000 32500 35000 37500 40000
60 1500 54 1350 22.5 2.02 7875 11250 14063 16875 19688 22500 25313 28125 30938 33750 36563 39375 42188 45000
60 1500 60 1500 25 2.25 8750 12500 15625 18750 21875 25000 28125 31250 34375 37500 40625 43750 46875 50000

Forward Flow (+) / Reverse Flow (-). Aero-acoustic performance data based on NVLAP accredited
laboratory tests conducted in strict accordance with ASTM E477-06a.

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 Sound Attenuators
Rectangular
Weights (Type: RSA)
DUCT VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING Co. (W.L.L.)

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RECTANGULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - TYPE RSA

Table 26. Weights (Type: RSA)

Weights of RSA - Width 12" to 36"
Width (in) 12 24 24 24 24 36 36 36 36 36 36 36

Height (in) 12 12 18 21 24 12 18 20 24 28 32 36
Silencers Size
Width (mm) 300 600 600 600 600 900 900 900 900 900 900 900

Height (mm) 300 300 450 525 600 300 450 500 600 700 800 900

Silencers Length
Weight = 10%
ft mm
lbs 39 67 84 92 101 95 117 125 139 154 168 183
3' 900
kg 18 30 38 42 46 43 53 57 63 70 76 83
lbs 52 88 110 121 130 125 153 163 182 201 220 239
4' 1200
kg 24 40 50 55 59 57 70 74 83 91 100 109
lbs 64 110 136 150 171 155 190 202 228 248 272 295
5' 1500
kg 29 50 62 68 78 70 86 92 104 113 124 134
lbs 77 131 162 178 197 185 226 240 268 295 323 351
6' 1800
kg 35 60 74 81 90 84 103 109 122 134 147 160
lbs 89 152 188 207 226 215 263 279 311 342 375 407
7' 2100
kg 40 69 85 94 103 98 120 127 141 155 170 185
lbs 102 173 215 235 255 244 299 317 354 390 426 463
8' 2400
kg 46 79 98 107 116 111 136 144 161 177 194 210

Weights of RSA - Width 48" to 60"

Width (in) 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

Height (in) 12 18 21 24 30 36 42 48 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
Silencers Size
Width (mm) 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500

Height (mm) 300 450 525 600 750 900 1050 1200 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500

Silencers Length
Silencers Weight = 10%
ft mm
lbs 123 150 164 178 205 233 261 289 150 184 217 250 283 316 350 383 540
3' 900
kg 56 68 75 81 93 106 119 131 68 84 99 114 129 143 159 174 245
lbs 161 197 215 232 269 304 340 376 198 240 283 326 369 411 454 497 663
4' 1200
kg 73 90 98 105 122 138 155 171 90 109 129 148 168 186 206 226 301
lbs 200 244 265 287 331 374 419 463 245 297 350 402 454 507 559 612 788
5' 1500
kg 91 111 120 130 150 170 190 210 111 135 159 183 206 230 254 278 358
lbs 238 290 316 342 394 446 498 550 292 354 416 478 540 602 664 726 912
6' 1800
kg 108 132 144 155 179 203 226 250 133 161 189 217 245 273 302 330 415
lbs 276 337 367 397 456 516 576 636 339 411 482 554 625 697 769 840 912
7' 2100
kg 125 153 167 180 207 235 262 289 154 187 219 252 284 316 350 382 415
lbs 315 383 417 451 519 587 655 723 386 467 549 630 711 792 873 954 1,035
8' 2400
kg 143 174 190 205 236 267 298 329 175 212 250 286 323 359 397 434 470

Forward Flow (+) / Reverse Flow (-). Aero-acoustic performance data based on NVLAP accredited
laboratory tests conducted in strict accordance with ASTM E477-06a.

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 Sound Attenuators - Materials
- Construction
Circular - Casing Thickness
Types: CASA & CBSA
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CIRCULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - TYPES: CASA & CBSA

Table 27: Casings Thickness for (Types: CASA & CBSA)
1- GENERAL
Casing Thickness
The Circular Sound Attenuator is mainly used to reduce FCU & AHU noise to obtain
the required noise level. The Circular Sound Attenuator offers many advanced Standard Materials Thickness (mm)
features including as standard, Aerodynamic Pod, Side Liners, Flanges and Diameter (mm)
Protective Acoustic Infill with galvanized perforated sheet metal. GI
100 0.5
2- MATERIALS 125 0.5
140 0.5
A. Casing: Shall be made of LFQ Galvanized Steel Complying with ASTM A653,
150 0.5
having G90 Coating Designation. (For Thickness Refer to Table 27)
160 0.5
B. Perforated Sheets: Shall be made of LFQ Galvanized Steel Complying with ASTM 180 0.5
A653, having G90 Coating Designation with a Free Area of 22.5% 200 0.5
(For Thickness Refer to Table 27) 224 0.5
250 0.5
C. Fiberglass: Black, Strong, Durable, Dimensionally Stable Woven Glass Fiber
280 0.6
(32 kg/m3 Density) complying with the following standards:
- Surface Burning Characteristics: UL 723, ASTM E84, BS 476. 300* 0.6
- Fire Resistance: - NFPA 90A & B, NFPA 255. 315* 0.6
- Flame Spread Classification not more than 25 355* 0.6
- Smoke Development Rating not more than 50 400* 0.7
450* 0.7
D. Pods: All Pods shall be made of 24 gauge LFQ Galvanized steel complying
with ASTM A65, having G90 Coating Designation with a Free Area of 22.5% 500* 0.7
550* 0.7
560* 0.7
3- CONSTRUCTION 600* 0.7
630* 0.8
A. All Casings shall be constructed with GI sheets 650* 0.8
complying with DW144 & SMACNA Standards. 710* 0.8
The Casing shall be fabricated with the Spiral D 750* 0.8
Machine, having the shape of a Spiral Tube.
800* 0.8

B. Perforated Inner Skin shall be constructed 850* 0.8

with GI sheets fabricated with Spiral machine; 900* 0.8
it will be fixed with Flat Flange having the shape 950* 0.8
of Spiral Tube. 1000* 0.8
1050* 0.8
C. Pods: shall be constructed of GI Sheets and 1100* 0.8
D*
fabricated with the Spiral Machine and will be 1120* 1.0
fixed by GI Cross Flat Bar, Thickness of 3mm.
1150* 1.0
* With Outturned Stiffening Corrugation 1200* 1.0
D. Standard Connections: - Coupling
1250* 1.0
- Flat Flange
- Angle Flange 1300* 1.0
(For Connectors Refer to Table 28) 1350* 1.0
1400* 1.0
1450* 1.2
DVAC Circular Silencers Standard Lengths: D* 1500* 1.2
900mm, 1200mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2100mm, 1600* 1.2
2400mm & 3000mm. 1800* 1.2
* With Outturned Stiffening Corrugation 2000* 1.2
Above THK 1.5mm
2300* 1.5
2500* 2.0

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Circular
Types: CASA & CBSA
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CIRCULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - TYPE: CASA

The Inlet and Outlet connections can either be Plug-Type Spigot
Or Flanged.

       

       
        
        
         Table 28: Connectors for Types: CASA & CBSA
        
        
       
        Connectors Flat & Angle Flange
       
        (Standard Diameter of Holes 9.0mm)
       
       
       
       
        Size bxt ∅k No. of
(mm) (mm) (mm) Holes

100 25 x 3 130 4
125 25 x 3 155 4
∅ D ∅d 150 25 x 3 180 5

200 25 x 3 225 6
250 25 x 3 275 6
300 25 x 3 325 8

L
400 30 x 3 430 8
450 30x30x3 480 8
500 30x30x3 530 8
CIRCULAR SOUND ATTENUATOR - TYPE: CBSA
The Inlet and Outlet connections can either be Plug-Type Spigot 550 40x40x4 590 12
600 40x40x4 640 12
Or Flanged having an additional sound-absorbing pod fitted in the 700 40x40x4 740 12
center with a galvanized perforated sheet covering and coned end
to reduce pressure loss.
800 40x40x4 840 16
900 40x40x4 940 16
1000 40x40x4 1040 16
       
       
       
       
        b

       

       
        ∅k ∅d
       
       
       
       
       
        Connectors Sizes
       
       

Insulation Thickness: 50mm ∅ D = ∅ d + 100mm

∅ D ∅d Insulation Thickness: 100mm ∅ D = ∅ d + 200mm

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Software Calculation

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SOFTWARE CALCULATION

To obtain the Calculation, DVAC works on Silencer Software.

The Data provided by the Customer shall be input in the software which provides us the Output Calculation Data.
Based on this output data, the fabrication of the Silencer will be done.

INPUT REQUIRED DATA

1) In Duct Sound Power Level
Or Sound Pressure Level,

2) Duct Dimension,

3) Distance between the Fan

and the First Opening,

4) Volume Flow Rate,

5) Type of Silencer.

1- OUTPUT DATA
There are Several Options to make
selection of silencers.

The selection will be done

according to the data provided.

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SOFTWARE CALCULATION

2- OUTPUT DATA
The Selected Silencer is followed up
with data sheet containing the
following output calculations:

- Size, W/H/L
- Number of Baffles
- Gap between Baffles
- Output Noise Level
- Losses

NTS
3- OUTPUT DATA 2 Splitters with 3 equal gaps of 167mm

The Software issues a Sketch of the

Selection showing the Construction
Data. 150
167

1200
300

65mm Wide Flanges Date: **/**/****

Sketch Of Silencer Selection

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Fax : +974-44 500 117

Item Qty Duct Size (mm) Volume Flow Distance Noise Fan In Duct Sound Power Level
Reference Rate Between Level Static
Fan to 1st. Desired Pressure
Grille
Width Height Diam. CFM L/S (m) Pa 63 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1k 2k 4k 8k
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Attn.: Engineering Department Order No : .............................
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Fax : +974-44 500 117

Item Qty Duct Size (mm) Volume Flow Distance Noise Fan
Reference Rate Between Level Static
Fan to 1st. Desired Pressure In Duct Sound Pressure Level
Grille
Width Height Diam. CFM L/S (m) Pa 63 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1k 2k 4k 8k D (m)
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Instructions For: Maintenance & Cleaning

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A- MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS B- CLEANING DUCT

1- Duct Silencers Installed Indoors 1- Why Should our Building Air Ducts be Cleaned?

Duct Silencers installed inside the buildings are designed to be With the increasing global focus on environmental safety,
essentially maintenance-free for the life of the product. The same building air quality has become very important. The growing
method and routine used for periodic cleaning of the ducts will also number of lawsuits is an indication of this problem. Poor air quality
apply to the duct silencers. The acoustic media used in the duct is proven to affect the health of workers everywhere.
silencers is protected by the perforated metal liner so it will not According to environmental experts nationwide, many building
erode during normal duct cleaning with vacuum equipment. air problems begin in the ducts.
Carbon-containing dirt and moisture found in building ductwork
and air-conditioning drip pans breed bacteria and mold.
2- Duct Silencers Installed Outdoors These contaminants float throughout the air handling system in
the building. The first and least expensive step to eliminating these
Silencers exposed to the outdoors should have all external joints problems is to clean the building air handling system.
and seams caulked with suitable sealant. Wherever possible,
Silencers should be shielded from exposure to moisture from
rain or snow by providing suitable hoods, louvers or dampers.
Occasional exposure of the silencers to moisture will not affect
the longevity or the acoustical performance, provided that the water 2- Why Should we clean our Ductwork?
evaporates after exposure. If water is retained inside the silencer
module casing or baffles, premature rusting may occur. A) Human Health Concerns, Energy Management and Indoor
Environmental concerns will be addressed.
To prevent this, drain holes should be provided in the silencer
casing at all locations where water can collect. B) Allergy & Asthma sufferers can be helped.
Duct Silencers installed Outdoor should be inspected at 6-month C) Indoor cleaning can be reduced
Intervals. Silencers specified for outdoor locations require all seams D) Remove unwanted indoor pollutants; mold, fungus, bacteria
to be caulked with mastic sealant for waterproofing, and all exposed and mites.
welds to be coated with zinc-rich paint for rust proofing.
Inspect the condition of the joints and replace loose or damaged
sealant. Inspect the welds and casings for signs of rusting. Remove
visible rust using a wire brush and re-coat with zinc-rich spray paint.

3- Silencers Exposed to High Humidity

Silencers exposed to high humidity levels, such as those installed

on cooling tower discharge fans, should be inspected frequently for
signs of rusting. Remove visible rust using a wire brush and re-coat
with zinc-rich spray paint. As a general rule, the lifetime of a silencer
exposed to high humidity will be less than one installed in a dry
Indoor location. Replacement of a silencer may be required at Air Outlet Cleaning
10-year intervals or even sooner under more extreme conditions.

4- Silencers Exposed to Corrosive Elements

Silencers specified for installation in locations where the outer

casings will be exposed to high temperature or corrosive elements
are typically constructed with corrosive-resistant materials or
finished with corrosion-resistive coatings. Similarly, Silencers
that must convey high-temperature or corrosive gases will be
constructed internally with non-corrosive materials. The required
maintenance and expected lifetime of these products will vary.
Consult the factory for specific maintenance information for
Silencers used in such applications.
Duct Cleaning

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Remarks:

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Doha, State Of Qatar - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.dvac-duct.com Revised Date: January 2019