EN 60034-9:1993
(Main)Rotating electrical machines - Part 9: Noise limits
Rotating electrical machines - Part 9: Noise limits
This International Standard specifies maximum permissible A-weighted sound power levels for rotating electrical machines complying with IEC 34-1, having methods of cooling according to IEC 34-6 and degrees of protection according to IEC 34-5, and having the following characteristics: - standard design, either a.c. or d.c. , without special electrical, mechanical, or acoustical modifications intended to reduce the noise level; - rated output from 1 kW (or kVA) to 5 500 kW (or kVA); - speed not greater than 3 750 rev/min. NOTES 1. This standard recognizes the economic reason for the availability of standard noise-level machines for use in uncritical areas or for use with supplementary means of noise attenuation. 2. Where noise levels lower than those specified in table 1 are required, these should be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser, as special electrical, mechanical, or acoustical design may involve additional cost. The object of this standard is to establish maximum permissible A-weighted sound power levels, Lw, in decibels, dB(A), for airborne noise emitted by rotating electrical machines of standard design, as a function of power and speed, and to specify the method of measurement and the test conditions appropriate for the determination of the sound power level of the machines to provide a standardized evaluation of machine noise up to the maximum permissible sound power levels. NOTE - Noise-level limits specified in table 1 take account of the inherent differences between machines with different methods of cooling and different types of enclosure.
Drehende elektrische Maschinen - Teil 9: Geräuschgrenzwerte
Machines électriques tournantes - Partie 9: Limites du bruit
Rotacijski električni stroji - 9. del: Meje hrupa
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 04-Nov-1993
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 2 - Rotating machinery
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 2 - IEC_TC_2
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 2 - IEC_TC_2
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-May-1998
- Completion Date
- 01-May-1998
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 60079-15:2010 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n" - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 62282-5-1:2012 - Fuel cell technologies - Part 5-1: Portable fuel cell power systems - Safety - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60034-9:1993 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Rotating electrical machines - Part 9: Noise limits". This standard covers: This International Standard specifies maximum permissible A-weighted sound power levels for rotating electrical machines complying with IEC 34-1, having methods of cooling according to IEC 34-6 and degrees of protection according to IEC 34-5, and having the following characteristics: - standard design, either a.c. or d.c. , without special electrical, mechanical, or acoustical modifications intended to reduce the noise level; - rated output from 1 kW (or kVA) to 5 500 kW (or kVA); - speed not greater than 3 750 rev/min. NOTES 1. This standard recognizes the economic reason for the availability of standard noise-level machines for use in uncritical areas or for use with supplementary means of noise attenuation. 2. Where noise levels lower than those specified in table 1 are required, these should be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser, as special electrical, mechanical, or acoustical design may involve additional cost. The object of this standard is to establish maximum permissible A-weighted sound power levels, Lw, in decibels, dB(A), for airborne noise emitted by rotating electrical machines of standard design, as a function of power and speed, and to specify the method of measurement and the test conditions appropriate for the determination of the sound power level of the machines to provide a standardized evaluation of machine noise up to the maximum permissible sound power levels. NOTE - Noise-level limits specified in table 1 take account of the inherent differences between machines with different methods of cooling and different types of enclosure.
This International Standard specifies maximum permissible A-weighted sound power levels for rotating electrical machines complying with IEC 34-1, having methods of cooling according to IEC 34-6 and degrees of protection according to IEC 34-5, and having the following characteristics: - standard design, either a.c. or d.c. , without special electrical, mechanical, or acoustical modifications intended to reduce the noise level; - rated output from 1 kW (or kVA) to 5 500 kW (or kVA); - speed not greater than 3 750 rev/min. NOTES 1. This standard recognizes the economic reason for the availability of standard noise-level machines for use in uncritical areas or for use with supplementary means of noise attenuation. 2. Where noise levels lower than those specified in table 1 are required, these should be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser, as special electrical, mechanical, or acoustical design may involve additional cost. The object of this standard is to establish maximum permissible A-weighted sound power levels, Lw, in decibels, dB(A), for airborne noise emitted by rotating electrical machines of standard design, as a function of power and speed, and to specify the method of measurement and the test conditions appropriate for the determination of the sound power level of the machines to provide a standardized evaluation of machine noise up to the maximum permissible sound power levels. NOTE - Noise-level limits specified in table 1 take account of the inherent differences between machines with different methods of cooling and different types of enclosure.
EN 60034-9:1993 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.140.20 - Noise emitted by machines and equipment; 29.160.30 - Motors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60034-9:1993 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60034-9:1997, EN 61400-22:2011, EN 61800-1:1998, EN 60079-15:2010, EN 61800-2:1998, EN 62282-5-1:2012, EN 60034-9:1993/A1:1995. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60034-9:1993 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-1993
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Rotating electrical machines -- Part 9: Noise limits
Drehende elektrische Maschinen -- Teil 9: Geräuschgrenzwerte
Machines électriques tournantes -- Partie 9: Limites du bruit
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60034-9:1993
ICS:
17.140.20 Emisija hrupa naprav in Noise emitted by machines
opreme and equipment
29.160.01 Rotacijski stroji na splošno Rotating machinery in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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