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ISO 15665: 2003 Acoustics - Acoustic insulation for pipes valves and flanges

» Understanding ISO 15665 gineers to specify the correct type and thickness of
insulation in order to achieve a specific noise level
ISO 15665, ‘Acoustics - Acoustic Insulation for Pipes,
reduction. The standard uses A, B and C perform-
Valves and Flanges’ [1] is the newly agreed standard
ance classification, with class A denoting the low-
for measuring the performance of acoustic insulation
est performance classification and C denoting the
on pipe-work and for recommending the correct ap-
highest.
plication of insulation required to meet various per-
The standard also provides calculation procedures
formance classifications. Although relevant to gen-
for determining the performance of each class of in-
eral industrial and petrochemical process systems,
sulation system when applied to typical noise sourc-
this document is also aimed at replacing existing
es allowing the designer/specifier to calculate the
standards relating to noise control for pipe work
expected noise reduction of the insulation applied.
in the marine and offshore segments e.g. OCMA -
These noise sources include centrifugal pumps and
NWG5 standard [2].
compressors, reciprocating compressors and control
ISO 15665 is designed to enable noise control en-
valves.

Table: Minimum insertion loss required for each class acc. ISO 15665:2003

Octave band centre frequency, Hz

Nominal pipe diameter D
mm 125 250 500 1 000 2 000 4 000 8 000
Class lower limit upper limit Minimum insertion loss, dB

A1 < 300 -4 -4 2 9 16 22 29
A2 ≥ 300 < 650 -4 -4 2 9 16 22 29
A3 ≥ 650 < 1 000 -4 2 7 13 19 24 30

B1 < 300 -9 -3 3 11 19 27 35
B2 ≥ 300 < 650 -9 -3 6 15 24 33 42
B3 ≥ 650 < 1 000 -7 2 11 20 29 36 42

C1 < 300 -5 -1 11 23 34 38 42
C2 ≥ 300 < 650 -7 4 14 24 34 38 42
C3 ≥ 650 < 1 000 1 9 17 26 34 38 42

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substantially, if not wholly, relying upon the other source(s) to provide accurate information. Information provided as a result of Armacell’s own technical analysis and testing is accurate to the extent of our
knowledge and ability, using effective standardized methods and procedures. Each user of these products, or information, should perform their own tests to determine the safety, fitness and suitability of
the products, or combination of products, for any foreseeable purposes, applications and uses by the user and by any third party to which the user may convey the products. Since Armacell cannot control
the end use of this product, Armacell does not guarantee that the user will obtain the same results as published in this document. The data and information is provided as a technical service, and the data
and information are subject to change without notice.
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includes calculation tool: Determine the right ArmaSound Industrial System acc. to ISO 15665
ISO 15665: 2003 Acoustics - Acoustic insulation for pipes valves and flanges

» Why consider ArmaSound Industrial Systems? corrosion. Instead, our systems use Arma-Chek R
which is a tough,flexible elastomeric protective
ArmaSound Industrial Systems offer solutions for the covering. The covering also provides a higher
classification requirements A2, B2 and C2 as given degree of compliance during installation to ensure
in ISO15665. ArmaSound Industrial Systems D also better flexibility and improved sealing proper-
comply with Class D2 given in Shell DEP specifica- ties. The use of flexible elastomeric coverings also
tion No. 31. reduces low-frequency re-radiation effects that
The classification values represent the expected re- may be observed in practical application.
duction achievable from use of particular configura-
3. The combination of closed and open cell structure
tions of mineral wool and steel cladding. In most
allows for a high degree of thermal insulation
cases the performance of ArmaSound Industrial
performance to be achieved. All components with-
Systems exceed the reduction levels required to
in ArmaSound Industrial Systems fulfill both
meet each insulation class. In addition ArmaSound
acoustic and thermal roles, eliminating the re-
Industrial systems generally achieve the required
dundancy associated with traditional approaches.
noise level reductions with much reduced insulation
Using an elastomeric covering could reduce re-ra-
thickness and weight compared to traditional sys-
diation effects resulting from residual transference
tems.
of acoustic vibration into the outer surface and
also provide better compliance and sealing proper-
» ArmaSound Industrial Systems offer ties. Additional acoustic benefits would be realised
enhanced performance around pipe supports and hangers through fur-
In addition to the acoustic benefits of ArmaSound ther reduction of structurally transmitted vibration.
Industrial Systems, these solutions offer improved The combination of closed and open-cell technology,
environmental stability when compared to tradition- with an additional barrier covering, offers significant
al methods: benefits to noise control engineers, specifiers and
contractors. In particular, these include high thermal
1. Firstly, the use of a closed cell layer applied to
and acoustic performance with the reduced risk of
the surface of the pipe enables water ingress an
under insulation and galvanic corrosion.
under insulation corrosion (UIC) of the pipe to be
minimised. [1] ISO 15665: Acoustics – Acoustic insulation for pipes valves and
flanges. International Organisation for Standardisation. 2003.
2. The systems do not contain metallic coverings [2] EEMUA publication No 42 (Formerly OCMA Specification No. NWG
5): Acoustic Insulation of pipes valves and flanges. The Engineering
which may be susceptible to rust and/or galvanic Equipment and Materials Users Association 1984.

Armacell UK Ltd. · Mars Street, Oldham · OL9 6LY · Tel 0161 287 7100 · Fax 0161 633 2685 · info.uk@armacell.com
www.armacell.com/uk · © Armacell UK Ltd. · Published in the UK 06/2009
For updates to this document, please refer to our website. Armacell provides this information as a technical service. To the extent the information is derived from sources other than Armacell, Armacell is
substantially, if not wholly, relying upon the other source(s) to provide accurate information. Information provided as a result of Armacell’s own technical analysis and testing is accurate to the extent of our
knowledge and ability, using effective standardized methods and procedures. Each user of these products, or information, should perform their own tests to determine the safety, fitness and suitability of
the products, or combination of products, for any foreseeable purposes, applications and uses by the user and by any third party to which the user may convey the products. Since Armacell cannot control
the end use of this product, Armacell does not guarantee that the user will obtain the same results as published in this document. The data and information is provided as a technical service, and the data
and information are subject to change without notice.
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Determine the right ArmaSound Industrial System acc. to ISO 15665 (UK 06/2009 EL)

Outer Diameter 0.11 m

Attenuation coefficient βo (dB) Gas or Vapour Length before attenuation 5.72 m

Noise source Control valve

ISO 15665 Class or ArmaSound Industrial ISO 15665 Class C1

System

Noise source
Overall A-weighted
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 noise level

99 110 115 126 130 131 127 135 dB(A)

Desirable target

Enter overall level target

Overall A-weighted
noise level

125 dB(A)

Results
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Broadband

120.0 120.0 107.0 103.0 95.0 92.0 86.0 123.2 dB

104.0 111.0 104.0 103.0 96.0 93.0 85.0 113.1 dB(A)

CALCULATE Desired noise reduction achieved!

Achieved reduction 22.0 dB(A)

Armacell UK Ltd. · Mars Street, Oldham · OL9 6LY · Tel 0161 287 7100 · Fax 0161 633 2685 · info.uk@armacell.com
www.armacell.com/uk · © Armacell UK Ltd. · Published in the UK 06/2009
For updates to this document, please refer to our website. Armacell provides this information as a technical service. To the extent the information is derived from sources other than Armacell, Armacell is
substantially, if not wholly, relying upon the other source(s) to provide accurate information. Information provided as a result of Armacell’s own technical analysis and testing is accurate to the extent of our
knowledge and ability, using effective standardized methods and procedures. Each user of these products, or information, should perform their own tests to determine the safety, fitness and suitability of
the products, or combination of products, for any foreseeable purposes, applications and uses by the user and by any third party to which the user may convey the products. Since Armacell cannot control
the end use of this product, Armacell does not guarantee that the user will obtain the same results as published in this document. The data and information is provided as a technical service, and the data
and information are subject to change without notice.