THE DESIGN OF A COST-EFFECTIVE QUIET DIESEL TRUCK

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 73 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.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Averill, D
  • Patterson, W N
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: 22 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Diesel trucks; Emission control systems; Exhaust gases; Fans; Noise control; Sound level; Traffic noise; Transmissions; Trucks; Vehicle cabs
• Uncontrolled Terms: Change
• Old TRIS Terms: Truck noise
• Subject Areas: Highways; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095789
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE No. 730714
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM