Impact of low-frequency noise on a residential zone due to commercial HVAC systems

Low frequency noise (LFN) is a serious growing global challenge for the urban environment where noise itself is an undervalued pollutant. The commercial establishments are equipped with multiple HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) units responsible for the generation of LFN. To assess th...

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Published in:Journal of Building Engineering 2024-08, Vol.91, p.109616, Article 109616
Main Authors: Thakre, Chaitanya, Vijay, Ritesh
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