INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND - Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2017

Pages: 01-18
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AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS IN AN INDUSTRIALIZED SUBURB OF CHENNAI, INDIA

Author: Tasneem Abbasi#, and S. A. Abbasi*

Category: Engineering, Science and Mathematics

Abstract:

Year-round survey of ambient noise levels monitored at eight locations in Manali, Chennai, are presented. The study area is distinguished by the presence of a cluster of several industries called the Manali Industrial Complex. The cluster includes a large petroleum refinery and several downstream industries. Densely populated residential and commercial localities, besides sensitive institutions like hospitals and schools co-exist with the industries in the area. The survey reveals that ambient noise levels are higher than the statutory limits for most of the time during the day.

Keywords: AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS IN AN INDUSTRIALIZED SUBURB OF CHENNAI, INDIA