The Design of a Cost-Effective Quiet Diesel Truck
730714
02/01/1973
- Event
- Content
- This paper reports the results of a project whose aim was to develop a quiet truck in a cost-effective manner. In the paper a method of approach to identification of noise sources and diesel truck noise control is presented, along with a demonstration of noise control techniques and the results obtained.The final drive-by noise level, as measured by SAE J366a procedures, was 72 dB(A). The approach was to take a standard production truck and modify its exhaust system, fan, transmission, and cab enclosure. Although no modifications were made to the engine, a quieting kit consisting of dampening panels was fitted to it.
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- 22
- Citation
- Averill, D., and Patterson, W., "The Design of a Cost-Effective Quiet Diesel Truck," SAE Technical Paper 730714, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730714.