How to determine if the acoustic sootblower sound is normal
Jun 17,2025
To determine whether the acoustic sootblower sound is normal, the key is to listen for a deep, muffled sound (normal frequency is about 75Hz, sound pressure level about 147dB). If a sharp, piercing noise, distortion, or complete silence occurs, it indicates an abnormality in the equipment.
1. Characteristics of Normal and Abnormal Sounds
• Normal Sound: When the acoustic sootblower operates normally, it emits a deep, muffled sound. Its typical sound wave frequency is about 75Hz, with a sound pressure level of about 147dB.
• Abnormal Sound: Hearing sharp, piercing noises, distortion, or complete silence (only airflow noise audible) usually indicates equipment malfunction.
2. Possible Causes of Abnormal Sounds
Abnormal sounds are often caused by one or more of the following issues:
• Compressed Air Issues: Such as substandard compressed air quality (containing oil, water, or impurities), unstable air source pressure, or insufficient flow.
• Sound Head Issues: The diaphragm inside the sound head may be damaged, cracked, or contaminated, or the clearance fit of the sound head may have increased.
• System Leakage: There are air leaks in the compressed air pipeline system.
• Internal Blockage: The conduction section (B section), sleeve section, or horn section may be blocked by fly ash accumulation; silencer blockage can also cause abnormal sounds.
3. Simple Inspection Method
A preliminary judgment can be made daily by manually starting and locally listening to the sound of each acoustic sootblower weekly.
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