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ASHRAE Technical Committee 2.6
Sound and Vibration Control

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Current Research Topics on HVAC Duct Acoustics	Transactions: June 2008, Salt Lake City UT
Experimental Investigation of Reflection of Airborne Noise at Duct Terminations (RP-1314) (SL-08-001)	Kenneth Cunefaer, Ph.D., Member, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, GA ; Alexander P. Michaud, Ph.D., Cerami & Associates, Inc., New York, NY
Qualification of Fan Generated Duct Rumble Noise, Part 1: Test Facility (RP 1219) (SL-08-002)	Joshua Kading, Member, Stanley Consultants, Inc, Muscatine, IA ; J. Addin Mann III, Ph.D., Member, Michael B. Pate, Ph.D., Member, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Qualification of Fan Generated Duct Rumble Noise, Part 2: Results (RP 1219) (SL-08-003)	Adin Mann, Ph.D., Member, Iowa State University, Ames, IA ; Joshua Kading, Member, Stanley Consultants, Inc, Muscatine , IA ; J. Addin Mann III, Ph.D., Member, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Noise Control of Building Services Equipment	Seminar January 2008 New York, NY
Elevator Noise Footprint in Buildings	Patricia Driesch, Ph.D., United Technolo-gies Research Center, East Hartford, CT; Vijay Jayachandran, Ph.D., Otis Elevator Co., Farmington, CT
Noise Control for Garage Ventilation Systems	Jerry G. Lilly, P.E., Member, JGL Acoustics, Issaquah, WA
Unusual Building Noise Problems and The Unusual Paths to their Solutions	Martin Alexander, Solution Manager Bruel & Kjaer, Summit, NJ
Acoustics for Green Buildings	Seminar June, 2007 Long Beach, CA
I EQ and Occupant Satisfaction in Naturally Ventilated Buildings	Gail S. Brager, Ph.D., FASHRAE, Univ.of California - Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Green Materials and Sustainability	Anita L. Snader, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, PA
HVAC Acoustics for Green Buildings	J. Mike Filler, Member, Trane Co., Pueblo, CO
Laboratory Noise Control: Designing Quieter Systems	Seminar June, 2007 Long Beach, CA
A Review of ASHRAE Noise Criteria for Teaching Labs Relative to Achieved Speech Intelligibility	Darron C. Quee, P.E., Member, RWDI, Guelph, ON, Canada
Acoustical Design of Laboratory Ventilation Systems	Neil Moiseev, Member, Shen Milsom Wilke, Inc, New York, NY
Designing Quieter Labs: What Not to Do	Gregory R. Johnson, Member, Newcomb & Boyd Consultants and Engineers, Atlanta, GA
Back To Basics: A Practical Guide to Vibration Control	Seminar January, 2007 Dallas, TX
Basics of HVAC Vibration Isolation	Mark Schaffer, P.E., Member, Schaffer Acoustics, Inc., Pacific Palisades, CA
Vibration Isolation, Spring Surge Frequency, Screw Chiller Isolation	Jerry Lilly, Member, JGL Acoustics Inc., Issaquah, WA
Application of Wire Rope and Elastomeric Isolators	Peter Lindsay, P.E., The VMC Group, Bloomingdale, NJ
Numerical Modeling of Noise and Vibration in HVAC Systems	Symposium January, 2007 Dallas, TX
The Use of Numerical Acoustics to Solve Classical Acoustics Problems at HVAC OEM	Patrick C. Marks, P.E., Member, York International, York, PA
Using Numerical Acoustics to Predict the Attenuation of HVAC Plenums (RP-1218)	David W. Herrin, Ph.D., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Using Numerical Methods to Analyze Multi-Component HVAC Systems (RP-1218)	A.F. Seybert, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Tonal Noise in HVAC Equipment	Seminar July, 2006 Quebec City Quebec
Detecting Tones in HVAC Equipment	Jerry G. Lilly, P.E., Member, JGL Acoustics, Inc., Issaquah, WA
Fan Tonal Noise: Causes and Effects	Mark W. Fly, P.E., Member, Governair Corp., Oklahoma City, OK
Tonal Noise in Screw Compressors	Patrick C. Marks, P.E., Member, York International, York, PA
Noise and Vibration Control Prescriptions for Health Care Systems	Seminar January, 2006 Chicago, Il
Bio Safety Versus Quiet Operations	Kim Osborn, Member, Governaire Corp. ., Oklahoma City, OK
A Shot of Vibration Isolation	Robert E. Simmons, P.E., Member, Amber/Booth Company, Houston, TX
Do No Harm: Silencers in the Health Care Environment	Jonathan Weinstein, Member, Industrial Acoustics Company, Bronx, NY
Quiet Cures: Terminal Units for Healthcare Systems	Randy S. Zimmerman, Member, Titus, Richardson, TX
HVAC Noise Levels: How Low Can You Go?	Seminar July, 2005 Denver, CO
The Aerodynamics of Ultra-Quiet Air Distribution Systems	Mark Reber, P.E., Jaffe Holden Acoustics, Inc., Norwalk, CT
Silencing Duct-borne Noise: Can You Hear the Pin Drop?	Karl L. Peterman, P.E., Member, Vibro-Acoustics, Scarborough, ON, Canada
Low-Noise HVAC Projects: Some Case Studies	Jonathan Weinstein, P.E., Member, Industrial Acoustics Company, Bronx, NY
Limiting the Transmission of Mechanical System Noise in Highly Noise-Sensitive Structures	Paul W. Meisel, Member, Kinetics Noise Control, Inc., Dublin, OH
Low-frequency HVAC Noise in Buildings and Its Effect on the Comfort and Productivity of the Occupants	Symposium February ‘05 Orlando, FL
Regulation of Low Frequency Noise in the European CommunityH. Geoff Leventhall, Ph.D., Associate, Ashtead, Surrey, United Kingdom	H. Geoff Leventhall, Ph.D., Associate, Ashtead, Surrey, United Kingdom
Why Are We Annoyed by Low Frequency Noise?	Norm Broner, Ph.D., Member, Vipac Engineers and Scientists, Port Melbourne, Australia
Effects of Low Frequency Noise in the Occupational Environment with Special Focus on Office and Control Room Environments	Kerstin Persson-Waye, Ph.D., Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
Relating Human Productivity and Annoyance to Indoor Noise Criteria Systems: A Low Frequency Analysis	Erica E. Bowden, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Lily M. Wang, Ph.D., Member, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Omaha, NE
Heat Pump Noise and Vibration Issues	June '04 - Nashville, TN
Heat Pump Systems in Luxury Condominium Buildings	Robert M. Lilkendey, Associate, Siebein Associates, Inc.
Noise Control in WSHPs Design	William B. Rockwood, Member, Trane Company
Water Source Heat Pumps in Office*	Mark Schaffer, P.E., Member, Schaffer Acoustics (Only Available thru ASHRAE Bookstore)
Inside the Box: Using Plenums and Plenum Fans Wisely	Symposium
The Acoustic Properties of Common HVAC Plena - RP-1026	Emanuel Mouratidis, Associate Member and John Becker, of Vibro-Acoustics Company
Pressure Drop and Acoustical Application Guidelines for HVAC Plenums Based on RP-1026	Karl L. Peterman, P.E., Member and Emanuel Mouratidis Vibro-Acoustics Company
Plenum Fans in HVAC Equipment: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly	Kim Osborn, Associate, Governair Corp.
A New Classroom Acoustics Standard... But What about Portable Classrooms?	January '04 - Anaheim, CA
Introduction	Lily Wang, PHD, member, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Can Portable Classrooms Meet ANSI S12.60-2002 Acoustical Requirements?	David Lubman, David Lubman & Associates, Westminster, CA; and Louis C. Sutherland, Consultant, Rancho Palas, CA
Acoustic Measurements and HVAC/IEQ Implications from the California Portable Classrooms Study	Thomas J. Phillips and Peggy L. Jenkins, California Air Resources Board
Portable Classroom Acoustics: Review of Industry Sound Power Standards for Commonly Used Classroom HVAC Systems	Patrick C. Marks, P.E., member Carrier Corporation
The Noise of Wallbangers in Portable Classrooms	Mark Schaffer, P.E., Member, Schaffer Acoustics Inc.
Controlling Noise From Terminal Boxes	June '03 - Kansas City, MO
Air Terminal Units Can Be Quiet	Ted N. Carnes, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Member, Pelton Marsh Kinsella,
Comparison of Room Noise Control for Series and Parallel VAV Terminal Units at Different Operating Conditions	Eugene W. Faris, Associate Member, Nailor Industries, Inc.
Specifying Terminal Boxes	Dan Int-Hout III, Member, Krueger
Field Testing Concerns of Terminal Units	Gaylon Richardson, Fellow, Engineered Air Balance Company
ARI 260 Standard	January '03 - Chicago, IL
Common Sources of Noise in Air-Handling Equipment	Michael Froehlich, Associate Member, Carrier Corp.
Sound Rating Ducted Equipment with ARI-260	Rich Harmening, The Trane Co
ARI-260: An Acoustical Consultant’s Perspective	Robert M. Lilkendey, Member,Seibein Associates, Inc.
Prediction of HVAC Equipment Noise	June 02 - Honolulu, HI
Introduction and Program Agenda	Neil Moiseev, Member,
Application of Manufacturer's Sound Data	Karl Peterman, Member, Newcomb-Boyd
Silencing of HVAC Equipment Noise at the Source	John Finnegan, Industrial Acoustics Company
Sound Propagation in the Great Outdoors	Neil Moiseev, Member,
Barriers: Design and Applications	Tom Paige, P.E., Member, Kinetics Noise Control
Control for Emergency Generators	January '02 - Atlantic City, NJ
Generator Noise Control - An Overview	Michael R. Yantis, Michael R. Yantis Associates
Emergency Generator Noise Testing	Steve Wise, Member, Wise Associates
Noise Control for Genset Radiators	Mark E. Shaffer, Member, Shaffer Associates
Engine Exhaust Noise Control	Jerry G. Lilly. Member, JGL Acoustics, Inc.
ASHRAE Criteria for Noise and Vibration Impact on People	June'01 - Cincinatti, OH
Recommended Background Noise Levels for Different Room Types	Eric Rosenberg, Member, Kirkegaard Associates
Fans and Chillers - Need for a Separate Pure Tone Noise Criterion	John Paulauskis, Member, HBE Corp
Criteria for Community Noise For Good and Evil	Richard J. Peppin, P.E., Member, SCANTEK, Inc.
Human Vibration Criteria	Neil Moiseev, Member,, Shen Milsom Wilke, Inc.
Taming the Screw: Noise and Vibration of Screw Chillers	January '01 - Atlanta, GA
Screw Chiller Noise Sources and Abatement Methods	Patrick Marks, Member, Carrier Corporation
Screw Chiller Noise Measurement	Bill Rockwood, Member, The Trane Company
Case Histories of Screw Chiller Noise	John Paulauskis, Member, HBE Corporation
Vibration Isolation of Screw Chillers	Jerry G. Lilly. Member, JGL Acoustics, Inc.
Cooling Towers: Noise and Vibration	June '00 - Minneapolis, MN
Vibration Control for Cooling Towers	Robert Simmons, P.E., Member, Amber/Booth
Cooling Tower Noise Measurements	Michael P. Santa Maria, Member, McKay Conant Brook,
Noise Control Technology for Cooling Towers	Douglas G. Trotta, P.E., Member, Baltimore Aircoil Co.
Cooling Towers and Property Line Measurements	Mark E. Schaffer, P.E., Member, Schaffer Acoustics
Back to Basics in Sound and Vibration Control: Vibration Isolation Case Studies	June '99 -Seattle, WA
Inadequate Vibration Isolation: Case Histories	Jerry G. Lilly. Member, JGL Acoustics, Inc.
Trouble-Shooting Vibration Induced Noise Problems Using a Narrow-Band Analyzer	Tom Paige, P.E., Member, Vibron
HVAC Sound and Vibration Control in Multi-Unit Living	William Stewart, Member, BRC Acoustics
Two Unusual Vibration Case Studies	Reginald H. Keith, P.E., Member, Hoover and Keith
HVAC Noise in Classrooms: Overcoming Barriers to Learning	January '99 -Chicago, IL
Acoustical Criteria Made Simple	Ted N. Carnes, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Member, Pelton Marsh Kinsella
The Effect of Acoustical Barriers to Learning in Classrooms	Peggy Nelson, Ph.D., University of Maryland
Factors Affecting Children's Speech Communications in Classrooms	Sigfrid Soli, Ph.D., House Ear Institute
Designing Quiet HVAC Systems for Classrooms	Jerry G. Lilly. Member, JGL Acoustics, Inc.
The Cost of Noise Control in Classroom HVAC Systems	Mark E. Schaffer, P.E., Member, Schaffer Acoustics
Effective Noise Specifications for HVAC Systems	January '99 - Chicago, IL
Specifications for Noise Control Purpose, Realities, Problems	Russell A. Cooper, Member, Jaffe Holden Scarbrough Acoustics, Inc.
Effective Acoustical Specifications for Fans	John Paulauskis, Member, HBE Corporation
Writing Effective Vibration-Isolation Specifications	Thomas Paige, P.E., Vibron Limited
Effective Specifications--HVAC Silencers	Brian F. Guenther, Member, Vibro-Acoustics
Acoustical Specifications for HVAC Duct Liners	Ron Moulder, Member, Certainteed Corporation
Specifying Noise Levels for Terminal Control Boxes	Neil Moiseev, Member,

Water Source Heat Pumps in Office*