Industrial & MEP Acoustic Systems

Industrial and mechanical acoustic systems must withstand load, heat, airflow pressure, and vibration while delivering measurable attenuation.

In Saudi Arabia, plant rooms, generator yards, cooling towers, and industrial facilities require engineered acoustic control to meet:

  • Saudi Building Code
  • Environmental boundary limits
  • Project NC targets
  • Community noise regulations

We supply and install performance-certified industrial acoustic systems in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah, and Madinah, designed through spectrum-based engineering.

Acoustic Cladding & Wall Lining Systems

Used in:

  • Plant rooms
  • Generator rooms
  • Mechanical service areas
  • Industrial workshops

Material Composition

  • Perforated GI / powder-coated steel facing (0.7–1.2 mm)
  • High-density mineral wool core (48–96 kg/m³)
  • Optional MLV barrier layer
  • Backing steel sheet or vapour barrier
  • Galvanized structural support framing

Typical Thickness

  • 50 mm
  • 75 mm
  • 100 mm (enhanced low-frequency control)

Acoustic Performance

Build-Up Thickness

Typical NRC

Transmission Reduction

50 mm absorber

0.70 – 0.85

15–20 dB(A)

75 mm absorber

0.85 – 0.95

20–28 dB(A)

100 mm composite

0.95+

25–35 dB(A)

Applications:

  • Pump rooms in residential towers
  • FAHU rooms below occupied areas
  • Industrial machinery rooms
  • Cooling plant enclosures

Installation includes:

  • Vibration-isolated framing
  • Full perimeter sealing
  • Penetration acoustic treatment
  • Access hatch detailing

HVAC Silencers & Attenuators

Mechanical airflow systems are major noise transmission paths.

We supply and install:

  • Rectangular splitters
  • Circular silencers
  • Elbow attenuators
  • Cross-talk silencers
  • Acoustic plenum boxes

Construction

  • GI or aluminum casing
  • Acoustic splitter baffles
  • High-density glass wool / mineral wool core
  • Aerodynamic nose profile
  • Perforated internal lining

Performance

Silencer Type

Insertion Loss Range

Typical Application

Standard Rectangular

10–25 dB

AHU discharge

High-Performance

20–40 dB

Generator ventilation

Cross-Talk

15–30 dB

Office partitions

Elbow Type

10–20 dB

Tight duct routing

Engineering checks:

  • Velocity compliance
  • Regenerated noise control
  • Pressure drop verification
  • ISO 7235 alignment

Applications:

  • Mechanical rooms
  • Hospitals
  • Office towers
  • Residential HVAC risers

Acoustic Louvers

Ventilation openings must attenuate noise without restricting airflow.

Construction

  • Weather-resistant aluminum / steel frame
  • Acoustic infill media
  • Multi-stage baffle configuration
  • Drainage channels

Typical Performance

Depth

Attenuation Range

Application

150 mm

6–10 dB

Light mechanical areas

300 mm

10–20 dB

Generator rooms

450 mm+

20–30 dB

High-noise environments

Key considerations:

  • Free area ratio
  • Wind load compliance
  • Water ingress protection
  • Structural fixing

Applications:

  • Generator intake/exhaust
  • Cooling tower yards
  • Chiller plant ventilation
  • Industrial exhaust openings

Acoustic Enclosures

Used for high-noise equipment where full containment is required.

Applications:

  • Generators
  • Compressors
  • Industrial pumps
  • Cooling towers
  • VRF condenser clusters

Construction

  • Steel panel modular system
  • Barrier + absorber composite build-up
  • Sealed door access
  • Ventilation attenuated openings
  • Internal anti-vibration base

Performance

Build-Up

Typical Reduction

Standard enclosure

25–35 dB(A)

Enhanced composite

35–45 dB(A)

Engineering integration:

  • Engine exhaust silencer coordination
  • Cooling airflow management
  • Vibration isolation mounting
  • Boundary noise modelling

Pipe & Duct Acoustic Lagging

Used to reduce breakout noise and structure-borne vibration.

Material Composition

  • Mineral wool insulation layer
  • Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) barrier
  • Aluminum / GI outer cladding
  • Stainless steel banding

Performance

System Type

Breakout Reduction

Basic Lagging

10–18 dB

Composite Barrier Lagging

18–30 dB

ISO 15665 Type A/B

20–35 dB

Applications:

  • CHW pipes
  • Steam lines
  • Large rectangular ducts
    Generator exhaust pipes

Installation details:

  • Full overlap sealing
  • Isolated support brackets
  • Valve and flange treatment
  • Moisture protection finishing

Vibration-Isolated Equipment Bases

For heavy mechanical equipment.

We install:

  • Spring-mounted inertia bases
  • Neoprene pad systems
  • Floating machine plinths
  • Anti-vibration hanger systems

Design targets:

  • fn 3–10 Hz
  • Static deflection matched to load
  • Transmissibility below 10–15%

Applications:

  • CHW pumps
  • FAHUs
  • Cooling towers
  • Industrial fans
  • Generators

Compliance & Verification

All industrial acoustic systems are aligned with:

  • Saudi Building Code
  • ISO 1996 environmental criteria
  • ISO 7235 silencer standards
  • ISO 16283 field validation
  • ASHRAE noise guidelines

Where required, we support:

  • Post-installation noise measurement
  • Boundary compliance verification
  • NC level confirmation

Industrial acoustic control must balance:

  • Attenuation
  • Airflow
  • Durability
  • Structural integration

Material supply without engineered installation leads to failure.

Coordinated design and controlled execution ensure measurable performance in Saudi projects.