GB11871-2009
Limits of airborne noise emitted by marine diesel engines
船用柴油机辐射的空气噪声限值
GB 11871-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Limits of airborne noise emitted by marine diesel engines. It appears in the Auto compliance cluster with a testing methods focus and has an implementation date of Aug 1, 2009.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies specifically to marine diesel engines during bench testing (testbed conditions). It defines the A-weighted sound power level limits for airborne noise radiated by these engines. It is important to note that this standard is strictly applicable to bench test scenarios and does not cover in-situ vessel operations.
Technical requirements
Chapter 3 of this standard is mandatory and establishes the upper limit values for airborne noise radiation. Instead of a traditional tabular format, the standard utilizes a formula method to calculate the maximum allowable A-weighted sound power level ($L_{w}$) based on the engine's rated power and rated speed. The calculation incorporates a specific constant, C, which varies depending on whether the engine's rated power is below or above 736 kW, and further adjusts based on whether the rated speed is under or over 300 r/min. Manufacturers must ensure their engine's calculated noise limit is precise to one decimal place to meet compliance.
Testing methods
The standard mandates that noise measurement procedures follow the engineering method outlined in the referenced standard GB/T 9911. If the acoustic test environment cannot satisfy the strict requirements of the engineering method, the quasi-engineering method may be utilized as an alternative, provided there is mutual agreement between the buyer and supplier, and it is explicitly documented in the final test report.
FAQs
What products and testing phases are regulated under GB 11871-2009?
It applies to marine diesel engines during bench testing (testbed conditions), specifically evaluating the A-weighted sound power level of airborne noise radiated during rated power and rated speed operations.
Are there any significant updates from the previous GB 11871-1989 version?
The updated version transitions from a tabular method to a formula method for calculating noise limits. Additionally, the precision of the limit values has been improved to one decimal place, and the overall noise limits for marine diesel engines have been revised.
How is the airborne noise measured according to this standard?
The standard mandates that measurements be conducted using the engineering method specified in GB/T 9911. If the acoustic test environment does not meet engineering method requirements, a quasi-engineering method may be used upon mutual agreement between the supplier and buyer, provided it is clearly stated in the test report.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Environmental protection
- CCS
- U44
- ICS
- 47.020.20
- Competent department
- Ministry of Ecology and Environment
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Ecology and Environment
Relationships
Replaces:GB 11871-1989