Trane TRG-TRC007-EN = 10 log10, = 20 log10, Equation for Sound Power, Equation for Sound Pressure

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Equation for Sound Power

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Fundamentals of Sound

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Equation for Sound Power

Lw

= 10 log10

sound power, W

10-12

W

 

 

Figure 15

When a reference value is established and placed in the denominator of the ratio, the dB can be calculated for any value entered into the numerator.

The reference value used for calculating sound-power level is 1 picowatt (pW), or 10-12watts. Therefore, sound-power level (Lw) in dB is calculated using the following equation:

LW = 10 log10

sound power, watts

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10-12watts

Equation for Sound Pressure

Lp

= 20 log10

sound pressure, mPa

20 mPa

 

 

Figure 16

The reference value used for calculating sound-pressure level is 20 micropascals (µPa), or 2 ×10-5Pa. Therefore, sound-pressure level (Lp) in dB, is calculated using the following equation:

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Trane TRG-TRC007-EN = 10 log10, = 20 log10, Equation for Sound Power, Equation for Sound Pressure, Fundamentals of Sound