ARABIAN THERMAL AIRE INDUSTRIES CO. LTD.

MANUFACTURE OF AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

PRODUCT GUIDE Acoustic Enclosure Leveraging Projects

ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURES BY ATAI

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Arabian Thermal Aire Industries Co. Ltd., is located in the Industrial City of Jubail. Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ATAI, is a leading manufacturer of Air / Management, Distribution & Noise Control System. In Business since 1982, ATAI has come along way in establishing itself as an highly professional company with state of the art manufacturing equipment and communication network throughout its business units.

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Supported by cutting edge technology and a team of professional and experienced engineers, it provides not only quality products but delivers sound engineering solutions to its customers. ATAI prides itself in engineering customized products to suit individual project requirements by working closely with clients. ATAI is an ISO 9000 company, a member of SMACNA and AMCA, the Air Movement and Control Association and the only UL listed damper manufacturer in the Middle East. In its quest for continuous technical advancement and the desire to expand business opportunities, ATAI has technical collaboration for manufacturing and consultancy with industry brand names who are market leaders in their respective business. ATAI manufactures UL classified Fire dampers under license from Ruskin of U.S.A. Vibration Control systems under license from Kinetics, Sound Attenuators, Acoustic doors and Enclosures etc. under license from S.A.L. (Sound Attenuators Ltd., U.K. a member of SALEX group). ATAI also has technical collaboration with Sound Research Laboratories, S.R.L. for Acoustic analysis and study.

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ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURES BY ATAI

The factory has a licensed capacity of 5500 tons for the manufacturing of Air Distribution and Noise control systems every year. ATAI has proven its expertise in acoustics and manufacturers a range of Sound Attenuators and Acoustic enclosures, Acoustic doors Louvres etc. The selection and design is carried out through a patented computer program which has been validated through actual test carried out at S.R.L (Sound Research Laboratories) in U.K.

A view of Workshop

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ATAI has carried out acoustical study for projects in Collaboration with Sound Research Laboratories of U.K. who have over 30 years of experience in Noise and Vibration design and control in industry. They are specialists in the field of Acoustic analysis, Surveys and Noise control studies for the Petrochemical, Offshore drilling, Building services and Hospitality industries. In spite of the recession in the construction industry and highly competitive market, ATAI has been successful in posting net profits over the years. This is mainly due to the consistent emphasis on quality of the product and a high customer focus. Customer satisfaction is the primary objective of every employee in the organization. The company exports to most of the GCC countries having a sales office in U.A.E. and representation in Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan. ATAI manufactures acoustic enclosures for Generator sets and Turbines completely designed and fabricated in house, custom built to satisfy site and specific requirements. These enclosures for turbines have been supplied to Kongsberg Dresser Rand for their Piece Shield Project in the Kingdom. ATAI is currently supplying acoustic enclosures for Generator sets to MEPCO, a G.E. company for SCECO projects.

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GENERAL MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

The acoustic enclosure system generally comprises of the following items (i) Enclosures casing (ii) Silencers (iii) Louvres Others to suit special requirements

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(i) ENCLOSURE CASING CONSTRUCTION:

As per the standard construction, the framework will be fabricated using 2mm thick (14gsg) galvanized steel sheet and the acoustic panels are fabricated with 1.6mm (16gsg) galvanized steel sheet. The acoustic infill material is held in place within the panels behind 0.7 mm (24gsg) galvanized perforated sheet steel. The infill material is fiberglass and is inert, rot proof, non hygroscopic and does not support bacteriological growth. This has a class 1 rating for surface spread of flame in accordance with BS 476.

TYPICAL SECTION OF FIXED WALL TYPE

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TYPICAL SECTION REMOVABLE TYPE PANELS OR WALL

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(ii) SILENCERS CONSTRUCTION:

The silencers are the S.A.L. ATAI type RASD for differential pressures up to 1000 N/sq.m. These are constructed with galvanized sheet steel casing with mastic filled Pittsburgh longitudinal joints, and manufactured in the following gages: 0.9 mm for casing with longest side up to 1000 mm 1.2 mm for casings with longest side between 1001/3000 mm. The silencers are the S.A.L. ATAI type RASD for differential pressures up to 1000 N/sq.m. These are constructed with galvanized sheet steel casing with mastic filled Pittsburgh longitudinal joints.

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The material is galvanized steel to ASTM A 653 LFQ, G90 (Z275) coating. Flanges are ATAI type unless otherwise stated. Arranged within the casing would be attenuating splitter sections of 0.9 mm galvanized steel, fixed to the casing with self tapping screws or rivets 0.7 mm galvanized perforated or expanded metal is used as a protection over the acoustic media.

Attenuators would have aerodynamically shaped bull nose facing the front of the splitters. This type of construction has been tested in accordance with HVAC specification DW142 and at a pressure of 1000N/sq.m with a leakage class C. Acoustic infill fiberglass material bonded with a woven fiber mesh facing of 32 Kg/cu.m density is used. The material is inert, nonhygroscopic, vermin and rot proof and does not support bacteriological growth. This has a class 1 rating for surface spread of flame and has a zero fiber migration property.

Sound Attenuators incorporated in the acoustic enclosure

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(iii) CONSTRUCTION OF LOUVRE

Steel Louvers:
The outer casing is constructed from 1.6 mm galvanized steel sheet. The blades are fabricated from 1.2mm galvanized steel. Blades are set at 45 degree with 100 mm pitch. The design and size varies depending on site requirements.

Bird screen 12 mm is installed on the rear of the louvre. Mounting is as picture frame which is fitted to the front of the louvre. Finish: As per customer requirement, generally epoxy enamel coated. Powder coating is also possible.

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Enclosure fitted with acoustic louvers and sound attenuators

(iv) SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS

Enclosures can be fitted out with special requirements. Some of the innovations we have included are an internal overhead crane, inspection windows, internal lighting, motorized air inlet/outlet dampers and fire fighting system. PAGE 13.5

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ATAI RANGE OF ENCLOSURES

ATAI Manufacturers 3 types of Enclosures: (i) ATAI Drop overy Canopy Type (ii) ATAI Containerised Enclosures (iii) Custom Built Enclosures

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Isometric view of enclosure

KEY FEATURES

High level acoustic performances Total design flexibility shape, overall dimensions, doors, windows, services access Modular construction, quick easy assembly and demount ability Robustness and enhanced durability Weather-proof option for external applications High quality external finish Interior finish option to architectural standard Total package option with ventilation, lighting, power supply, etc. Rapid GA drawing service Optimum performance: economical cost

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ATAI CANOPY TYPE ENCLOSURE

The system is framed modular, it can also be preassembled to minimized the number of components parts. A canopy can be built merely with the four walls and the roof that is then simply bolted together on site, thereby saving valuable site occupancy time. The canopy is constructed from a panel system. The basic construction consists of 4 walls and roof, each system will incorporate lifting lugs. The roof will be supplied in two or four sub assemblies depending on the size and requirement for the ease of installation, and also in case of requiring access to the engine. It can be easily removable either individually or collectively. In each long wall, one single leaf access door is supplied. Door furniture consists of 2 point latch with panic override. Hinges will be chrome plated. These can also be supplied based on customers specific requirements. Pipe penetration will be acoustically sealed and will be designed based on actual requirements. The complete canopy will be trial assembled in ATAI works prior to dispatch. This will allow for customer inspection and approval.

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Units may be completely pre assembled and ready for installation as a one piece, drop over type of enclosure. This type of unit speeds the packaging time or installation time of a typical generator set. An enclosure ordered pre assembled from ATAI will arrive ready for immediate installation and operation.

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The above is the exploded view of a kit styles enclosure. This type of unit ships in knockdown form for erection in the facility or in the field. Every knock down type of enclosure is supplied with all the components our factory uses in supplying pre-assembled units. In addition to supplying all the components required to assemble kit style enclosure, complete and detailed erection drawings, assembly instructions and bill of materials are also supplied. A kit style enclosure can be shipped as quickly as two weeks from the date the order is received.

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A simple drop over type enclosre

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ATAI CONTAINERIZED ENCLOSURES

ATAI manufacturers acoustical containers both 20 and 40 to have generating sets in single and dual engine configuration. Containers can be fitted out to have air intake/outlet dampers, fuel tanks, control panels and fire detection and suppression systems. Containers may be designed to suit ambient temp. of 10 to 15 degree centigrade and where metal surface temperature may reach 75 degrees centigrade. Humidity conditions up to 100%. Intakes may be protected with appropriate sand trap louvers. Containers are generally designed to limit noise level outside the containers to a limit of 55 dB(A) measured 3m from the walls.

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CUSTOM BUILT ENCLOSURES

The enclosure system currently being manufactured for Middle East Power Co. (G.E.) comprises an all welded section framework with acoustic panels held permanently in place within the framework. The framework is fabricated using 5mm thick U channel and corners while the base is supported by 8mm thick I beams. The acoustic panels comprise a double skin 1.6 mm (16 gauge) low carbon steel sheet filled with acoustic in fill held in place within the acoustic panel by perforated sheet steel. The acoustic in fill is inert, rot proof, non hygroscopic and has a class 1 rating for surface spread of flame in accordance with BS 476. The roof is supplied in 2 sections for ease of installation, and also in the case of access to the internal components. Individual sections can be easily removed. The roof sections slope to prevent rainwater accumulation. The enclosure has been provided with a movable overhead crane of 1 ton capacity to lift and move internal equipment. The enclosure has stationary acoustic louver designed to prevent noise breakout and an inspection window, for viewing gas module controls. The complete assembly is epoxy finished painted.

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Gas Module Acoustic Enclosures manufactured for General Electric

ACOUSTIC CONSIDERATIONS:
ATAI will guarantee that the acoustic enclosure will ensure that the noise level will not exceed 75 dB(A) at 1.0 m from the wall surfaces and at a height of 1.5 m above ground level. This is based on the engine sound pressure level not exceeding the following.

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HZ Lp@1.0m dB

63 125 250 500 1K 99 101 97 95 98

2K 98

4K 94

8K 88
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