Posted on: Dec. 7, 2023
A new data center near Williston generated a host of noise complaints. This led to the installation of a monumental $5 million noise wall that has had no effect on complaints...
Our 5-minute analysis of the KFYR-TV news broadcast soundtrack shown below not only revealed exactly why the wall could not be effective, but the noise fingerprint also predicted that the precise cause of the problem was the hum from 6-blade direct drive fans for which there is a low-cost aerodynamic solution.
How does this diagnostic process work and what is the elegant engineering solution to this noise problem?
Step 1: correct diagnosis of the noise problem
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