Determination of the Product Noise Rating (PNR) for Tower Fans: An update on the PNR method
Work is continuing on the development of a simplified Product Noise Rating (PNR) method to provide noise level information on consumer products to the general public. Presenting PNR information in a simple and comprehensible manner would allow the general public to factor noise levels
into their decisions and make more informed purchases. Previous work determined PNR values for personal hair dryers and provided examples of how to apply these methods to other products. This paper presents a study of 5 tower fans of varying prices and brands. The sound power level of each
fan was measured in various operating conditions and environments. Other metrics, such as fan performance, loudness, and sharpness were considered for inclusion in the PNR metric.
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1: University of Hartford 2: Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc.
Publication date: 03 October 2019
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