Acoustical Products Made in USA.
Improving Refinery Noise
Control at Chevron
Overwiew
Chevron operates large-scale oil and gas refining facilities
where compressors, turbines, pumps, and processing
equipment operate continuously under high-load conditions.
These environments generate substantial airborne and
structure-borne noise that can impact worker communication,
safety compliance, and surrounding operational areas.
Chevron partnered with All Noise Control to implement a
custom-engineered Soundproof Metal Systems enclosure
designed specifically for heavy industrial and refinery
applications.
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CHALLENGE
The refinery environment presented complex acoustic and
operational challenges. Continuous high dBA output from
compressors and rotating equipment created elevated sound
levels throughout the mechanical zone. The expansive
industrial layout allowed noise to travel across open processing
areas, increasing worker exposure and complicating
communication in critical operational zones.
SOLUTION
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All Noise Control designed and installed a custom Soundproof
Metal Systems industrial enclosure engineered specifically for
refinery-grade performance. The system was constructed
using a combination of stainless steel, galvanized steel, and
aluminum components to ensure long-term durability,
corrosion resistance, and structural integrity.
High-mass insulated steel acoustic panels were incorporated
to maximize sound transmission loss, while internal perforated
liners and sound-absorptive cores controlled reverberation
buildup inside the enclosure. Acoustic ventilation silencers
were integrated to maintain necessary airflow and thermal
management for compressors and turbines without sacrificing
noise reduction performance.
The modular enclosure system included heavy-duty framing,
gasket-sealed panel joints to prevent sound leakage, and
removable access doors to allow maintenance teams full
service access. Installation was completed in coordinated
phases to maintain uninterrupted refinery operations.
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RESULTS
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- Significant reduction in compressor and turbine noise
levels - Improved worker communication and operational clarity in
mechanical zones - Supported OSHA workplace noise exposure compliance
efforts - Controlled reverberation within enclosed equipment areas
- Maintained proper airflow and equipment thermal
performance
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WHY CHOOSE ALL NOISE CONTROL
Merck leveraged All Noise Control’s expertise in soundproof modular cleanrooms to achieve sterile, quiet, and highly functional workspaces. Turnkey solutions ensured minimal disruption during installation while providing flexible layouts for future growth.
- Expertise in pharmaceutical soundproof modular cleanrooms
- Turnkey solutions with rapid deployment
- Flexible, scalable designs to meet evolving research and production needs
