Acoustical Consulting Services

Municipal noise ordinances specify maximum allowable noise levels measured at specific distances from noise generating sources (equipment) such as drilling and production operations.  Without an understanding of the potential noise impact of specific equipment, operators can lose valuable time and money dealing with oil and gas noise ordnance compliance.

Noise Measurement & Reporting Services:

Principle offers operators the option to get real time, live operational sound levels and reports via the internet with the ability to eliminate false positive ordinance violations through actual audio records of operators activities. By setting predetermined thresholds, a notice is sent via text message, email or even a phone call to our customer the second a possible breach of ordinance requirements occurs. This allows Principles customers to be proactive rather than reactive to violations, fines or even possible cease of operations.

• Continuous 24-Hour Sound Level Measurement & Monitoring Service
  • Continuous Weekly Monitoring
  • Daily Download & Compliance Report
    
• 24-Hour Ambient Sound Level Survey
• 72 Hour Ambient Sound Level Survey & Noise Abatement Report
• Compliance Sound Level Survey
• Drilling, Fracing or Gas Compressor Operation Sound Level Survey
• Equipment/Facility Operation Sound Level Survey
• Computer Noise Prediction & Mitigation Modeling
  
  

Noise Impact Prediction & Modeling

Principle utilizes CADNA-A, which is a state-of-the-art noise prediction software. CADNA-A enables Principle to very accurately import location layout maps and model noise impact without any noise treatment. We then implement a site specific noise management plan and show the results with mitigation in place. This allows Principle to provide the correct solution the first time and not rely on the trial and error approach, which costs time and money.

By modeling each location, Principle can utilize and show the effectiveness of natural noise barriers such as elevation advantages, dense tree /under brush and other existing objects to greatly reduce our customers' construction and implementation costs associated with noise reduction treatments.