Noise levels and noise perception from small and micro wind turbines

RENEWABLE ENERGY

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Article

Taylor, Jennifer¹  Eastwick, Carol¹  Lawrence, Claire²  Wilson, Robin³ 

[1] Univ Nottingham, Fac Engn, Energy & Sustainabil Res Div, Thermofluids Res Grp, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England

[2] Univ Nottingham, Personal Social Psychol & Hlth PSPH Grp, Sch Psychol, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England

[3] Univ Nottingham, Fac Engn, Architecture & Urbanism Res Div, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England

关键词: Wind turbine;    Noise;    Urban;    Human perception;    Measurement;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.renene.2012.11.031

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Noise concerns frequently pose a barrier to widespread implementation of wind turbines and while the perception of noise from large turbines has been investigated, there is a relative gap in the research for small and micro wind turbines. This paper presents findings from interdisciplinary research linking noise measurements from small wind installations with an investigation into the effect of individual personality traits and noise perception. A survey distributed to households living close to one of 12 micro or small turbine sites, coupled with environmental noise measurements was analysed. The survey showed that the most commonly perceived noises are 'swooshing' and 'humming', the presence of which may be inferred from the measured frequency spectra. Exploration of survey results showed individuals with a more negative attitude to wind turbines perceive more noise from a turbine located close to their dwelling and those perceiving more noise report increased levels of general symptoms. Individuals' personality also affected attitudes to wind turbines, noise perception from small and micro turbines and symptom reporting. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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