Cylindrical &

Splitter Silencers

Cylindrical Silencers
Construction
Casings are of rolled, pre-galvanised sheet steel with end rings incorporating tapped
inserts for fixing. Suitable fixing screws are provided with all steel silencers.
The absorbent material is acoustic grade mineral fibre with an erosion resistant facing. It
is protected and contained by a pre-galvanised mesh formed to match the fan diameter.
Cylindrical silencers shall be suitable for air pressures up to a maximum of 1000 Pa. For
duct pressures in excess of 1000 Pa please enquire.
A Melinex Lining can be supplied for critically cleanapplications such as hospitals to
ensure no fibre migration. The lining may also be used to in moisture or grease laden
conditions, such as kitchen extract systems where the material is used to stop the
ingress of grease etc. into the acoustic media. The use of the lining also allows the
silencers to be low pressure steam cleaned. Some reduction in attenuation due to the
lining will be experienced.
Performances
Are derived from tests to BS848. Measurements of fan noise are made with and
without the silencer in position. The difference between recorded levels is the dynamic
(with airflow) attenuation or insertion loss of the silencer. Type B silencers may be
directly coupled to both inlet and outlet flanges of the fan. When type C silencers are
directly coupled to the fan flanges they are most effective on the outlet. A spacer duct of
1D length between the fan inlet flange and a type C silencer is necessary to ensure
maximum performance. Note: Type C silencers mounted close to a fan may affect the
aerodynamic performance.
Size range
Type B silencer bore diameters range from 280mm to 2000mm metric range, 6 to
75 imperial range in lengths equal or twice the bore diameter (1D or 2D) 6 to 9.5 are
available in 1.5D lengths only. Pressure loss for type B silencers is the same as a plain
duct.
Type C silencers have centrally mounted absorbent pod in the airway for increased
attenuation. The pressure loss due to the pod is shown on the chart below.
The diameter range is from 315mm to 2000mm metric range or 12 to 75 imperial
range.
Fume Handling
Stainless Steel, PVC or Polypropylene construction is also available for corrosive
atmospheres. Please send details of the application with the enquiry.
Marine Use
The construction of standard silencers has been proved satisfactory for use below
decks on ships and oil rigs and a specially strengthened design is available for other
locations, please enquire.
Temperature Range
Standard silencers are suitable for temperatures from -40C to 200C. When moisture
resistant lining is used the continuous air handling temperature is limited to 80C.
Special treatments enable silencers to operate at temperatures up to 600C. For
smoke applications, please enquire.
Type B silencer bore diameters range from 280mm to 2000mm metric range, 6 to
75 imperial range inlengths equal or twice the bore diameter (1D or 2D) 6 to 9.5 are
available in 1.5D lengths only. Pressure loss for type B silencers is the same as a plain
duct.
Type C silencers have centrally mounted absorbent pod in the airway for increased
attenuation. The pressure loss due to the pod is shown on the chart below.
The diameter range is from 315mm to 2000mm metric range or 12 to 75 imperial
range.
Finishes
Standard finish is galvanized zinc coating to BS2989 Z2. Other finishes including epoxy
paint are available to special order.
Mounting
Galvanised steel mounting feet, anti-vibration mounts and matching flanges
corresponding to those supplied for Aerofoil fans are available.

Resistance to Air Flow

Type C Silencer

Acoustic Performance
Type B Dynamic attenuation

Type C Dynamic attenuation

Acoustic Performance
Type B Dynamic attenuation

Type C Dynamic attenuation

Octave-Band Mid Frequencies Hz

Bore
Dia.
mm
(D)
280

315

355

400

450

500

560

630

710

800

900

1000

1120

1250

1400

1600

Octave-Band Mid Frequencies Hz

Length

63

125

250

500

1K

2K

4K

8K

1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
8
8

2
3
4
4
5
5
4
5
6
5
6
7
6
7
8
6
7
8
7
8
9
7
8
9
7
8
9
8
9
10
10
11
12
11
12
13
11
12
13
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
14
15

8
9
10
9
10
11
10
12
13
10
12
14
12
15
17
13
16
19
14
17
19
15
17
19
15
17
19
16
18
19
17
18
19
16
18
19
17
18
19
17
18
19
16
17
18
16
17
18

11
12
13
11
14
16
12
15
17
13
16
18
13
16
18
14
16
18
14
16
18
13
16
19
13
15
17
12
14
15
13
14
15
11
13
14
11
13
14
10
12
14
10
12
13
10
11
12

8
9
10
10
11
12
10
12
14
11
13
15
11
13
15
10
12
14
9
12
14
8
11
14
9
11
13
9
11
12
11
12
12
10
11
12
9
11
12
9
10
11
8
9
10
8
9
10

8
9
10
9
10
11
9
10
11
9
10
11
10
11
11
10
11
11
10
11
12
9
11
13
9
11
12
9
10
11
10
11
11
8
10
11
8
10
11
8
10
11
7
9
10
7
8
9

7
8
9
7
9
10
7
9
11
8
10
12
6
9
11
5
8
10
7
9
11
8
10
12
8
10
11
8
9
10
8
9
10
9
10
11
8
8
8
7
8
9
6
7
8
6
7
7

Bore
Dia.
mm
(D)
315

355

400

450

500

560

630

710

800

900

1000

1120

1250

1400

1600

Length

63

125

250

500

1K

2K

4K

8K

1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D
1D
1.5D
2D

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
4
5
3
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6

5
6
6
5
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
5
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
7
5
6
7
5
6
7
7
8
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
8
9
10

5
6
6
6
7
7
6
7
8
7
8
9
8
9
10
8
9
10
8
9
10
8
9
10
8
10
11
9
11
12
11
12
13
11
12
13
12
13
14
12
14
15
13
15
17

9
11
12
9
11
13
10
12
14
13
15
16
16
18
20
16
18
20
15
17
19
15
18
20
16
19
22
17
21
24
18
22
26
19
22
25
19
22
25
18
21
23
17
19
21

18
19
20
18
22
25
19
24
29
20
25
29
21
25
29
20
25
29
19
24
29
19
23
26
19
21
23
19
21
23
19
22
24
18
21
23
17
17
17
16
19
22
16
18
20

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

18
19
20
19
20
21
20
22
23
22
22
21
21
21
20
19
20
21
14
18
21
14
16
18
14
15
16
14
15
16
14
15
16
13
15
16
12
15
17
11
13
15
11
13
14

15
16
17
16
17
17
17
18
18
17
19
20
17
22
26
15
19
23
12
16
20
12
15
17
13
14
14
13
14
15
13
15
16
12
13
13
10
11
12
9
10
10
8
9
9

For sizes above 60 or 1600mm please enquire.

All performances are derived from tests to BS848.
For increased attenuation use Flaktwoods splitter silencers. Attenuation figures shown are typical
in-situ Dynamic Performances. For critical applications, particularly high performance fan systems
please consult Flaktwoods Acoustic Department.

Dimensions & Weights

Splitter Silencers
Casing
Lock formed pre-galvanised steel sheet. Flanges of rolled steel angle hot dip galvanized
drilled for duct connection or, formed flanges of pre-galvanised steel strip suitable for
cleat fixing (Code WSY). Alternatively spigot ends can be provided, please enquire. All
welded cases are available for duct pressures between 1000 and 3000 Pa (Variant
code P).

Splitters
Frames are formed from pre-galvanised sheet steel. Absorbent material is resin bonded
mineral fibre, in slab form with erosion resistant facing. A melinex lining (Variant code M)
can be supplied for critically clean applications, such as hospitals to ensure no fibre
migration. The lining may also be used in moisture or grease laden conditions, such as
kitchen extract systems where the material is used to stop the ingress of grease etc.
into the acoustic media. The use of the lining also allows the silencer to be low pressure
steam-cleaned. Some reduction in attenuation due to the lining will be experienced.
Splitters are normally mounted vertically in casing. For horizontal splitters please
enquire.

Performances
Data is derived from tests to BS4718 1971. Measurements of a noise source are
made with and without the silencer in position. The difference between the recorded
levels is the static (without airflow) attenuation or insertion loss of the silencer.

Size Range
Standard heights (inside duct): 300 1500mm in 150mm increments.
Standard lengths: 600 2400mm in 300mm increments. Larger silencers are supplied
in sections to be fixed together on site. Silencers can be manufactured in dimensions to
suit any applications, please discuss with Acoustics department.

Fume Handling
For mildly corrosive atmosphere epoxy paint is available (Variant code K). Where this
finish is not sufficiently corrosion resistant may sizes can supplied constructed in PVC or
polypropylene.
Please enquire giving details of the application.

Temperature Range
WS, WSY, WBS
Melinex Lining (M)
High Temperature (T)
PVC
Polypropylene

-40C to +200C
-40C to + 80C
-40C to +400C
-40C max.
-60C max.

Low Pressure Loss

Inlet and outlet fairings (Variant code L) fitted to the splitters reduce pressure losses by
25%. The silencer casing length is increased by 300mm to accommodate the fairings.

90 Bend Type Silencers

Type WBS is a modified splitter silencer with integral air turning vanes to keep pressure
losses to a minimum.
Additional attenuation can be obtained (see table B) together with compactness in plant
room layout.

Selection of Type WS/WSY Silencers

Step No.
1)

Calculate attenuation required preferably using the method detailed in Flaktwoods

electronic selection program Design for Sound (See Flaktwoods Acoustic
Group).

2)

Use Table A to select the airway width and length of silencer.

3)

Select width, height and pressure loss from the appropriate pressure loss chart
Nos 1-4.

4)

Check that the silencer airway velocity ic low enough for required NC level.

Example 1
Air volume flow rate = 1.42 m/s
Required attenuation from calculation:
Octave band mid freq. Hz
63
8K
6
Select from table A-WS/100-1500
45
32

125

250

500

1K

2K

4K

14
28
8

26

42

48

46

40

15

26

43

53

53

The fan has 100Pa static pressure available for silencer pressure loss.
The NC level required is NC35 which from Table C limits the silencer airway velocity to
13m/s.
From standard widths and heights a suitable WS/100 silencer would be 600mm wide
x 600mm high.
Pressure loss from chart 3 = 65Pa.

Silencer airway velocity

=
Volume Flow (m/s)
No. of A/W x A/W width x Height (metres)

1.42 (m/s)
2 x 0.1m x 0.6m

11.83 m/s

Silencer coding would be:-

For Bend Silencer selections please refer to Flaktwoods Acoustic Department.

Coding: Type WS/WSE Silencers

Performance
Type WS/WSY
Intermediate airway widths can be provided to suit individual requirements. Please
enquire.
Care should be taken in use of 50mm Airway Silencer. Perforated linings are required on
airways of 75mm or less. Please enquire.
The following airway velocities should not be exceeded for the ventilation space noise
levels tabulated, in order to avoid possible noise regeneration in silencer.
Airway velocity

Volume Flow (m/s)

No. of A/W x A/W width x Height (metres)

Table C
Velocity m/s

NC/NR Level

15
13
10

45 50
35 40
30

Table A

Table B
Octave Band Mid Frequencies

Airways

Length

mm

mm

63

125

250

500

1K

2K

4K

8K

50

600
900
1200
1500
1800
2100
2400
600
900
1200
1500
1800
2100
2400
600
900
1200
1500
1800
2100
2400
600
900
1200
1500
1800
2100
2400
600
900
1200
1500
1800
2100
2400

6
8
10
13
15
17
19
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
4
5
6
8
9
11
12
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

12
16
20
24
30
34
38
8
11
14
17
20
20
23
7
9
12
15
17
20
23
5
7
9
12
14
17
19
5
6
7
9
11
13
15

22
27
36
42
51
55
55
11
19
26
30
34
35
40
11
16
23
26
30
35
40
7
13
19
22
26
30
34
8
11
15
18
22
26
30

31
45
55
55
55
55
55
24
34
46
48
50
55
55
21
30
40
43
47
55
55
17
25
33
38
43
50
55
12
20
26
33
39
45
52

40
55
55
55
55
55
55
31
45
55
55
55
55
55
31
39
51
53
55
55
55
23
32
42
47
52
55
55
15
25
33
41
49
55
55

40
55
55
55
55
55
55
32
45
55
55
55
55
55
29
39
51
53
55
55
55
23
32
42
47
52
51
55
15
25
33
41
49
55
55

40
55
55
55
55
55
55
24
39
52
55
55
55
55
21
31
41
45
49
55
55
16
23
30
34
39
46
52
11
15
19
24
29
34
39

30
50
55
55
55
55
55
20
28
38
42
46
43
47
20
26
29
32
36
43
47
12
15
18
20
23
28
30
7
8
11
13
16
19
21

75

100

125

150

Frequency Hz

Type WBS
The value of additional attenuation due to the mitred bend should be deducted from the
attenuation required.
To obtain the attenuation, dimensions L1+I2 must be equal or greater than 2.5 x height
for Type WBSV or 2.5 width for WBSH.
Intermediate airway widths can be provided to suit individual requirements. Please
enquire.

To aid selection, the charts 1 4 show the maximum pressure drop allowable to
maintain NC/NR levels required.

Chart 1 Resistance to Air Flow Type WS/50

Chart 2 Resistance to Air Flow Type WS/75

Note: Type WBS pressure loss is 30% higher. Type variant L pressure loss is 25% lower.

Chart 3 Resistance to Air Flow Type WS/100

Chart 4 Resistance to Air Flow Type WS/150

Note: Type WBS pressure loss is 30% higher. Type variant L pressure loss is 25% lower.

Dimensions & Weights

Number of Modules =

width__________
Airway size + 200mm

Example: WS/100-900-600-600
Number of Modules =

600____ = 2 Modules
100 + 200

Other Acoustic Products

Type WSO (splitters only) can be tailor made to fit
into builders work ducts and shafts.
Roof unit silencers (Acoustic curbs)
Acoustic Louvres
Acoustic Jackets for Fans

Dimensions
Type WS and WBS silencers

Note: A and B are internal casing dimensions.

Dimension A = (Airway width + 200) x No. of modules
Flange widths E are as follows:
Longest side up to 900mm flange width E = 40mm.
Longest side above 900mm flange width E = 50mm.
Dimension J
= Dim. B = 50mm when dim. E = 40mm
= Dim. B = 60mm when dim. E = 50mm
Dimension K
= Dim. A = 50mm when dim. E = 40mm
= Dim. A = 50mm when dim. E = 50mm
Fixing hole pitches F are in all cases 150mm, clearance
holes for M10 screws. N must not be less than 50mm.

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