Exposure of Humans to Low-Frequency Noise Generated by Piping Systems

Stanislav Žiaran; Ľubomír Šooš; Iveta Čačková; Ondrej Chlebo

doi:10.2478/scjme-2026-0031

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Exposure of Humans to Low-Frequency Noise Generated by Piping Systems

Strojnícky časopis - Journal of Mechanical Engineering

Volume 76 (2026): Issue 2 (November 2026)

By: Stanislav Žiaran, Ľubomír Šooš, Iveta Čačková and Ondrej Chlebo

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Abstract

Pipe systems supported by brackets are excited to their natural frequency by the flow of fluid through them. This article deals with identifying the causes of low-frequency vibrations in heating pipe systems, their transmission, and their analysis as structural noise in an acoustically protected environment. It analyzes the possibility of resonance occurring in an acoustically protected space, which has a negative impact on human health and comfort. It proposes effective vibration isolation for the piping system with the aim of reducing unwanted noise in living spaces.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/scjme-2026-0031 | Journal eISSN: 2450-5471 | Journal ISSN: 0039-2472

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Language: English

Page range: 180 - 193

Published online: Nov 12, 2026

Published in print: Nov 1, 2026

Published by: Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

Heating pipes,

vibration,

structure-borne noise,

human,

annoyance

Related subjects:

Engineering,

Mechanical engineering,

Fundamentals of mechanical engineering,

Mechanics

© 2026 Stanislav Žiaran, Ľubomír Šooš, Iveta Čačková, Ondrej Chlebo, published by Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
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