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MEASNET - Acoustic Noise - Measurement-Procedure v3 Nov2011

The document outlines procedures for measuring acoustic noise from wind turbines according to IEC 61400-11. It discusses calculating wind speed, measuring relevant turbine parameters, assessing tonality, determining apparent sound power levels, and acceptable averaging times. Alternative met mast positions are allowed for high hub heights.

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MEASNET - Acoustic Noise - Measurement-Procedure v3 Nov2011

The document outlines procedures for measuring acoustic noise from wind turbines according to IEC 61400-11. It discusses calculating wind speed, measuring relevant turbine parameters, assessing tonality, determining apparent sound power levels, and acceptable averaging times. Alternative met mast positions are allowed for high hub heights.

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Measuring network of Wind Energy Institutes

-acoustic noise-

Measurement Procedure

Version 3
November 2011

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Foreword
MEASNET is a network of measurement institutes, which have been established to
harmonise wind energy related measurement procedures. The institutes of MEASNET are all
actively performing wind energy related measurements. Each institute has to document the
skills and quality of measurements, to apply agreed “Measnet measurement procedures” and
to participate as required in mutual evaluation exercises.

1 Introduction
The acoustic noise measurement procedure is based on the IEC 61400-11 ed.2.1 (2006)
Wind Turbine Generator Systems – Part 11: Acoustic Noise Measurement Techniques.

2 Wind speed calculation


The wind speed shall be determined according to Method 1 of the IEC document
(determination of the wind speed from the electric output and the power curve), which is
mandatory.
For the determination of wind speeds for data above 95 % of rated power, the nacelle
anemometer or the k-factor shall be used. The nacelle anemometer is the preferred method.
The measurements from the nacelle anemometer may be supplied from the wind turbine
control system. The nacelle anemometer may not be used for background noise
measurements.

3 Measurement of relevant wind turbine control parameters


Relevant wind turbine control parameters such as rotor speed shall be measured and
reported. These data may be obtained by online data acquisiton of signals from the wind
turbine controller. In that case the data have to be verified for example by using optical or
acoustical counting of the blade passages during the measurements.
These parameters shall be reported as a function of active power and standardized wind
speed.

4 Tonality
A-weighted spectra have to be used for tonal assessment. If the A-weighted cannot be
applied during the measurements, linear spectra may be converted to A-weighted spectra
according to IEC 61672.
The frequency resolution shall be within the range of 1 to 3 Hz.

5 Apparent sound power levels


For the determination of the apparent sound power level the method at chapter 8.3 of the
IEC 61400-11 ed.2.1 shall be used.

6 Averaging time
Shorter averaging times than 1 minute can be used, but not shorter than 10s. The total
measuring time and the measurement time per each integer wind speed shall not be less
than stated in IEC 61400-11.

7 Met mast position


For measurements especially on wind turbines with large hub heights, alternative positions
for the met mast may be used.

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