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Traceability in calibration refers to the ability to trace the measurement results of a device or instrument back to a known and internationally recognised standard. In essence, it’s a chain of comparisons that ensures the accuracy of measurements. This chain typically includes various levels, starting from the measurement instrument used,…

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics The Svantek 307A sound level meter, Svantek SV 803 vibration meter and SvanNet system offer several benefits for monitoring noise and vibration on a construction site: Accuracy and Reliability: The Svantek 307 and SV 803 are high-quality meters known for their accuracy and…

We had the pleasure of sitting down with out Technical Director, John Shelton to discuss his background and his thoughts on vibration instrumentation past and present and future developments in vibration instrumentation. Within the last 5 years, what do you think have been the biggest developments in vibration instrumentation? Low…

We had the pleasure of sitting down with out Technical Director, John Shelton to discuss his background and his thoughts on vibration instrumentation past and present. With the B&K 2209, octave filter sets allowed you to do octave analysis, however only one octave at a time with no real time…

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics Noise, vibration, and dust monitoring are important for construction sites due to the following reasons: Environmental Impact: Construction activities can generate excessive noise, vibrations, and dust, which have the potential to impact the surrounding environment. Monitoring these factors helps ensure that construction sites…

With the B&K 2209, octave filter sets allowed you to do octave analysis, however only one octave at a time with no real time analysis.  We also used an integrator which screwed onto the top of  a meter instead of a microphone and a switch at the top allowed you…

We had the pleasure of sitting down with out Technical Director, John Shelton to discuss his background and his thoughts on vibration instrumentation past and present. Back at university, a degree in sound and vibration and part of the course was doing measurements of sound and vibration. In my holidays…

Construction sites are notorious sources of dust emissions, which can have adverse effects on both the environment and the health and safety of workers and the general public. Dust monitoring has become significantly important for the construction industry for the following reasons: The Health & Safety of Workers Construction workers are at…

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics The specific noise and vibration assessments required for a Section 61 application may vary depending on the local authority and the circumstances of the construction or demolition site. However, some common information required to support a Section 61 application include: Baseline Noise &…

The SV 106D vibration meter is commonly used as a human vibration meter. Defined by ISO 8041, a human vibration meter is a device that uses a vibrational transducer, signal processor and a display to measure human response to vibrations.  Human vibrations are mechanical vibrations that are transmitted directly to…

Calibration is a fundamental process that applies to various types of measuring instruments, ensuring their accuracy, reliability, and traceability. Calibration involves comparing the readings of an instrument to a known reference standard or a traceable measurement. Here are the key reasons why it is necessary to calibrate instruments: Accuracy and…

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics Section 61 applications and the corresponding provisions under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 are important for several reasons: Protection of Public Health: Section 61s are crucial for safeguarding the well-being and quality of life of individuals living or working near construction or…