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WhisperFlo™ Diffuser Combats Excessive Noise in Process Vent Applications

MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA, December 2000 . . . . . Fisher Controls International LLC offers a new concept in quieting gas or steam vent-to-atmosphere applications. Designated the WhisperFlo Vent Diffuser, the new design helps achieve up to a 40 dBA reduction in the noise level at the diffuser exterior.W8173.jpg (7466 bytes)

The WhisperFlo diffuser incorporates the same aerodynamic noise abatement technology as Fisher’s widely applied WhisperFlo Trim for control valves. It achieves a reduction in vent noise by employing five, key noise control techniques:

  • Multistage pressure reduction

  • Reduced acoustical conversion efficiency of each stage.

  • Frequency spectrum shift

  • Exit jet independence

  • Velocity management

The innovative WhisperFlo vent diffuser utilizes laser-machined discs that are stacked and permanently fused into a rigid cage assembly. The unique design and operating features of WhisperFlo trim, combined with the design flexibility provided by laser-based manufacturing, bring new answers to excessive vent noise, especially for those applications involving high pressure drops and high flow rates.

With the introduction of the WhisperFlo vent diffuser, Fisher addresses noise problems often associated with vent-to-atmosphere applications. When extreme, vent noise can threaten employees' safety and well being and often creates "bad neighbor" situations. Extreme noise levels also warn of system instability and pipeline vibration that potentially can shorten equipment life.

For additional information on the WhisperFlo vent diffuser, contact your local Fisher sales or sales-representative office, request the product bulletin 80.3:6014 (D102747X012.)

Fisher Controls International LLC (www.gotofisher.com) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and application of final control systems. With manufacturing, sales, and service offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, Fisher Controls provides an unmatched response to the needs of the energy and process industries. Fisher Controls is a member of the Emerson Process Management group of companies.

Emerson Process Management, a part of Emerson, is a world-leading supplier of control valves, regulators, transmitters, analyzers, process management systems, software, and related services. Its innovative PlantWeb® field-based architecture combines intelligent field devices with open communication standards and software to significantly enhance process and business performance.

St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader bringing together technology and engineering to provide customers with innovative solutions in industrial automation; process control; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; electronics and telecommunications; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2000 were $15.5 billion.



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