Noise Surveys in India and Abroad

Noise Surveys in India and Abroad

Noise Surveys in India and AbroadA brief compilation of various noise surveys conducted in India and abroadABHIJEET DUTTA711MN1172Noise Impact Assessment and ControlAssignment 1

Department of Mining EngineeringNational Institute of Technology, Rourkela

1. Introduction

The following surveys reported were conducted over past few years since 2006. Some recent reports have also been collected like Adani Pty Ltd, (2013, 2014).

All the following reports are a brief compilation of various noise sources in mines including areas near mines such as roadways, railways, background noise compilation, water supply infrastructure noise levels and other detailed investigations.

Apart from the case studies, some reports of successive managerial steps being taken by the industry head have also been compiled.

2. Adani Mining Pty LtdAdani Mining Pty Ltd (Adani, the Proponent), commenced an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for the Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project (the Project) in 2010. Noise model results indicate construction noise is not expected to cause any significant impacts at noise sensitive receptors. Results indicate that predicted construction noise levels outside of normal hours are expected to be well under the 55 dB(A) World Health Organisation criteria for sleep at all sensitive receptors. Operational noise modelling results including low frequency noise and traffic noise indicate that received noise levels are expected to comply with the project specific criteria at all assessed sensitive receptors under assessed neutral and adverse weather conditions. Predicted results indicate the estimated construction and operational noise level at the nearest potentially affected receptor due to vehicle movements along Elgin Moray Road is expected to be well under the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) 68 dB(A)L10,18hr criteria.

2. Adani Mining Pty Ltd

Acoustic quality objectives for dwellings


Project (Mine) specific noise levels


Monitoring location A Doongmabulla homestead


Monitoring location B Labona homestead


Unattended noise logger details

3. Nandira colliery, TalcherDescriptionThe field experiment was carried out at Nandira colliery, Talcher. The main noise sources at the projects were as follows: SDL (Side Dump loader), coal drill, auxiliary fans, main fan, belt conveyers in surface & underground. The sound pressure levels of noise sources were taken at different distances from the sources. The distances between the sources and the receivers at all locations were changed during the fieldwork. The noise level was measured at a height of 1.6 m from ground level. An average of five values of noise level of each source was taken. While, the sound pressure level was measured at different distances from the noise sources.

3. Nandira colliery, Talcher

Noise Survey in Nandira Colliery (Below ground)



Measured Sound pressure levels at Nandira Colliery,Talcher

4. Open and Underground Mines of WLC, TurkeyIn the open and underground mines of WLC located in the western part of Turkey, mining activities include overburden stripping and coal winning for surface workings and mechanized longwall excavation for subsurface workings. For overburden removal, an excavator, truck and dragline are employed, whereas for coal winning, a hydraulic excavator and truck combination is used. However, double drum shearer is utilized for coal excavation in mechanized longwall of underground pit.

4. Open and Underground Mines of WLC, Turkey (Leq)

Equivalent noise levels for various workplaces of WL C.

4. Open and Underground Mines of WLC, Turkey(Leq)contd.

4. Open and Underground Mines of WLC, Turkey(Leq)contd.

5. Middleton Mine, Derbyshire, EnglandIntroductionAt the request of Tarmac Limited, Vibrock Limited were commissioned to undertake a background noise survey at Middleton Mine, Derbyshire. This report outlines the findings of the baseline noise survey that was undertaken at three residential locations around the site on Monday 23rd July 2007.

5. Middleton Mine, Derbyshire, England

Instrumentation used in Middleton Mine

5. Middleton Mine, Derbyshire, England

Noise Survey at 3 Main Street

5. Middleton Mine, Derbyshire, EnglandNoise Survey at 41 Rise End

5. Middleton Mine, Derbyshire, EnglandSummary of Noise Survey at Middleton Mine

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, AustraliaThe WCM has an approved ROM coal mining rate of 15 Mtpa and saleable product rate of 12.5 Mtpa and operates 24 hours a day. Mining of ROM coal involves conventional drill and blast, truck and shovel open cut extractive methods with on-site coal handling, washing and stockpiling. Mining operations are supported by existing on-site facilities including a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP), infrastructure area, water management storages and rail loading facilities.

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, Australia

Machinery Lost Hours due to Noise Trigger Investigations 2012

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, AustraliaUnattended Noise Monitoring Results 2004 (dBA re 20 Pa)

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, AustraliaUnattended Noise Ambient Monitoring Results 2012 (dBA re 20 Pa)

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, AustraliaMeasured Night-time LAeq(15minute) and LA1(1minute) Noise Levels (dBA re 20 Pa)

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, AustraliaFixed and Mobile Equipment for Modification 3 and Existing WCM 24 hours per day

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, AustraliaEvening Cumulative (LAeq(4hour)) Noise Amenity Levels (dBA re 20 Pa)

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, AustraliaCumulative Night-time (LAeq(9hour)) Noise Amenity Levels (dBA re 20 Pa)

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, AustraliaUlan Road Adjacent Residential Dwellings

6. Wilpinjong Coal Mine, AustraliaNominal Off-set Distance to Meet the Total Traffic Noise Criteria

7. Cowal Gold Mine, AustraliaDaytime Measured LAeq(15minute) Intrusive Mine Level (dBA re 20 Pa)

7. Cowal Gold Mine, AustraliaEvening Measured LAeq(15minute) Intrusive Mine Level (dBA re 20 Pa)

7. Cowal Gold Mine, AustraliaBackground Noise and Amenity Levels for Assessment (dBA re 20 Pa)

7. Cowal Gold Mine, AustraliaCalculated LAeq Total Traffic Noise Levels February 2013 (dBA re 20 Pa)

7. Cowal Gold Mine, AustraliaMeasured Night-time LAeq(15minute) and LA1(1minute) Noise Levels (dBA re 20 Pa)

7. Cowal Gold Mine, AustraliaPlant and Equipment Sound Power Levels

7. Cowal Gold Mine, AustraliaYear 2014 Intrusive LAeq (15minute) and LA1 (1minute) Noise Levels (dBA re 20 Pa)

7. Cowal Gold Mine, AustraliaNight-time year 2011 LAeq(15minute) intrusive noise contour (800c/100 m temperature inversion)

7. Cowal Gold Mine, AustraliaNight-time year 2013 LAeq(15minute) intrusive noise contour (800c/100 m temperature inversion)

8. Camberwell Village, London, EnglandMeasured LAeq,period Noise Levels

8. Camberwell Village, London, EnglandCamberwell Village Noise Monitoring - 31 March/1 April 2009

8. Camberwell Village, London, EnglandAttended noise measurement results (1 June 2009)




8. Camberwell Village, London, EnglandSummary of Existing Noise Contributions, Camberwell Village

8. Camberwell Village, London, EnglandManagement Strategies for areas around Camberwell Village

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