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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…

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics Section 61 refers to a specific provision within the Control of Pollution Act 1974 in the United Kingdom. This section pertains to the control of noise pollution from construction and demolition sites. Under Section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974, local…

Traceable calibration refers to the process of verifying and adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument or device using a known reference standard that is directly traceable to a national or international measurement standard. The purpose of traceable calibration is to ensure that the instrument’s measurements are reliable and consistent,…

by Aidan Hubbard, Sales Director The world is now filled with badly designed and cheap products, ranging from audio equipment to kids toys, vehicles and machinery. As a consumer you are typically guided by one main thing, this piece of information is usually the first thing and the last thing…

By John Shelton, Technical Director and Chair of IOA M&I Committee Sometimes it’s difficult to keep up with the innovations in noise and vibration technology, and over the past 50 years or so, we have moved from van-sized analogue analysers to hand-held multi-function digital devices. A large part of these…

Traceable calibration and UKAS calibration both aim to establish the accuracy and reliability of measuring instruments, but there are some key differences between the two. Here are some benefits of traceable calibration over UKAS calibration: Cost Traceable calibration is generally more cost-effective compared to UKAS calibration. UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation…

Svantek UK have recently supplied the University of Salford 10 SV 971A Class 1 sound level meters, for students on the Environmental Noise Measurement and Modelling Module. This module is delivered to level 6 and 7 acoustic students with the new addition, this year, of level 7 sustainable aviation students.…