Energy & Environmental
Where Noise Travels,
We Engineer Control.
Community complaints, compliance risk, and operational constraints all begin with unmanaged sound. We deliver comprehensive, legally admissible noise studies, and engineered barrier solutions that minimize risks associated with community noise concerns.
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Protect Your Business. Preserve Community Trust.
Industrial operations ranging from energy production to data infrastructure, are increasingly under scrutiny for the noise they emit beyond their boundaries. Whether it’s a compressor, a cryptocurrency mining facility, or a manufacturing site, sustained noise can draw complaints, trigger regulatory penalties, and damage public trust.
At Memtech Acoustics, we specialize in data-driven environmental noise control backed by in-depth site analysis and engineered mitigation strategies. Our approach starts with comprehensive sound level measurements, community impact studies, and predictive noise modeling.
We tailor every study that is undertaken to the site conditions, regulatory requirements, and project goals, ensuring that the resulting data is accurate, legally admissible, and useful for deriving cost-effective solutions.
At Memtech Acoustics, we specialize in data-driven environmental noise control backed by in-depth site analysis and engineered mitigation strategies. Our approach starts with comprehensive sound level measurements, community impact studies, and predictive noise modeling.
We tailor every study that is undertaken to the site conditions, regulatory requirements, and project goals, ensuring that the resulting data is accurate, legally admissible, and useful for deriving cost-effective solutions.
Our services range from:
- Baseline noise surveys using certified instrumentation
- Daytime/nighttime SPL logging for long-term monitoring
- Octave-band and tonal analysis to pinpoint problematic frequencies
- Predictive modeling to forecast noise impacts under various operating scenarios
- Mitigation recommendations that include custom barrier design, equipment shielding, and layout optimization
- Where required, legally defensible documentation, complete with testing and calibration records and evidentiary support suitable for hearings, public reviews, or legal proceedings.
Common Challenges We Solve.
Community disturbance and local or state noise ordinance violations
Outdoor Equipment Exceeding Local Ordinance Limits
Construction Noise Near Residential or Public Zones
Uncertainty About Acoustic Impact During Planning or Expansion
Continuous Noise From Power Systems, Compressors, or Chillers
Noise Reflecting From Nearby Buildings or Walls
Low-frequency or tonal noise issues
Disruption of on-site communication and safety signals
Harmful vibration from rotating or reciprocating machinery
Ineffective legacy noise barriers
Energy & Environmental
Community Noise & Vibration Mitigation
Uncontrolled sound from energy and industrial facilities can quickly escalate into community complaints, regulatory action, and revocation of permits. Addressing these issues requires more than generic soundproofing, it demands solutions that are measured, engineered, and defensible.
We apply a systems-engineering methodology to community noise control. Using an array of professional instrumentation, we identify how noise and vibration propagates to the surrounding environment. This allows us to design targeted interventions, such as barrier walls, enclosures, silencers, or vibration isolation that deliver proven results.
Beyond reducing noise, our work supports industrial facilities in maintaining efficient operation, ensure legal compliance, and build lasting trust with the surrounding community.
We apply a systems-engineering methodology to community noise control. Using an array of professional instrumentation, we identify how noise and vibration propagates to the surrounding environment. This allows us to design targeted interventions, such as barrier walls, enclosures, silencers, or vibration isolation that deliver proven results.
Beyond reducing noise, our work supports industrial facilities in maintaining efficient operation, ensure legal compliance, and build lasting trust with the surrounding community.
Energy & Environmental
Noise & Vibration Mitigation for Energy Facilities
Energy production environments are inherently noisy, but unmanaged noise and vibration can lead to serious consequences, from regulatory violations and community complaints to equipment fatigue and worker exposure risks.
Memtech specializes in acoustic and vibration mitigation solutions for renewable natural gas (RNG), biogas, shale gas, nuclear power, and conventional gas operations.
Memtech specializes in acoustic and vibration mitigation solutions for renewable natural gas (RNG), biogas, shale gas, nuclear power, and conventional gas operations.
We work with:
- Compressor stations
- Power generation units (turbine, reciprocating, or engine-based)
- Blowers, chillers, and fans
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Nuclear and alternative energy providers
- Piping systems and structural vibration sources
- Pump houses and auxiliary equipment pads
- Site perimeter barriers for community noise control
Energy & Environmental
The Importance of Proactive Mitigation
- Protect Your Operating Permits
Excessive environmental noise is one of the most common reasons for public opposition and enforcement actions in energy projects. - Avoid Equipment Damage from Excessive Vibration
Structural vibration can lead to pipe fatigue, mechanical failure, or premature damage of critical equipment. - Meet Worker Safety and Exposure Standards
OSHA limits on continuous and peak noise exposure are enforceable, and can be addressed through targeted noise control engineering. - Reduce Community Pushback and Political Pressure
Proactive noise control strengthens public perception and minimizes complaints that stall both commissioning and expansion.
Energy & Environmental
Reporting You Can Trust
Our documentation is legally compliant, structured for municipal boards, state regulators, and community stakeholders so you can demonstrate due diligence with confidence.
All assessments and recommendations are developed in alignment with:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 (occupational noise exposure)
- EPA and state environmental noise regulations
- ISO 1996 (acoustic description and measurement of environmental noise)
- ASTM E90 / E413 (STC) and ASTM C423 (NRC)
- FHWA Noise Abatement Criteria (23 CFR Part 772)
- Local municipal noise ordinances and permitting requirements
Energy & Environmental
Our Capabilities
Our capabilities span the full spectrum of community noise and vibration mitigation. We design and implement custom noise barrier walls, outdoor enclosures, and silencer systems built for long-term durability, often exceeding 20–40 years of service life.
Our team conducts on-site acoustic surveys using both manual spot checks and extended logging to capture daytime and nighttime conditions. With advanced predictive modeling, we simulate how sound propagates through the environment, allowing us to evaluate the effectiveness of noise control measures before construction begins, ensuring your investment is data-driven and targeted.
Beyond noise, we perform structural vibration analysis and isolation strategies for equipment and building foundations.
Our team conducts on-site acoustic surveys using both manual spot checks and extended logging to capture daytime and nighttime conditions. With advanced predictive modeling, we simulate how sound propagates through the environment, allowing us to evaluate the effectiveness of noise control measures before construction begins, ensuring your investment is data-driven and targeted.
Beyond noise, we perform structural vibration analysis and isolation strategies for equipment and building foundations.
Energy & Environmental
Integrated Solutions We Deliver
Fully integrated solutions that deliver measurable acoustic performance.
- Acoustic Enclosures & Equipment Housings
- Sound Barrier Walls
- Vent Silencers & Exhaust Silencers
- Intake Silencers & Filter Housings
- Acoustic Louvers & Air Intake Panels
- Vibration Isolation Systems
- Acoustic Doors & Windows
- Environmental Noise Monitoring Systems
- Mufflers & Expansion Chambers
Support That Scales With Your Needs
Choose the level of engagement that aligns with your timeline, scope, and in-house expertise.
Full-Service Implementation
We take full ownership of the solution so your team can focus on what they do best without juggling vendors, specs, or compliance.
End-to-end project management, from testing to install
Product sourcing, procurement, and installation
Ongoing support during implementation phase
Post-install validation
Collaborative Deployment
Perfect for teams who can install, but need the right materials and expert support.
Site evaluation and testing as needed
Design recommendations and calculations
Material selection guidance and sourcing support
Project timeline coordination with your internal team
Self-Guided Solutions
For projects with clear scopes and completed takeoffs, especially those led by your architect or contractor.
Product recommendations based on project needs
Material supply only (panels, baffles, enclosures, etc.)
Basic installation guidelines included
Support via phone or email for clarification
Integrated Design & Build Acoustic Solutions
From diagnosis to installation — one partner, complete accountability.
Acoustic challenges don’t end with recommendations. Memtech’s Design & Build services combine acoustic consulting, engineering, material procurement, and installation coordination under a single, accountable partner to manage every aspect of noise and vibration control across all your projects.
By integrating each phase, we ensure solutions perform exactly as designed. The result is a smoother project experience, predictable outcomes, and acoustic environments that support clarity, safety, and long-term reliability.
This integrated delivery model eliminates uncertainty, maintains consistent quality, and gives you confidence that your space will perform as intended.
Acoustic challenges don’t end with recommendations. Memtech’s Design & Build services combine acoustic consulting, engineering, material procurement, and installation coordination under a single, accountable partner to manage every aspect of noise and vibration control across all your projects.
By integrating each phase, we ensure solutions perform exactly as designed. The result is a smoother project experience, predictable outcomes, and acoustic environments that support clarity, safety, and long-term reliability.
This integrated delivery model eliminates uncertainty, maintains consistent quality, and gives you confidence that your space will perform as intended.
Why Memtech for Environmental Noise?
- In-House Engineering Expertise
Root-cause mitigation for compressors, chillers, and rotating equipment. - Acoustic Modeling Services
Predictive tools validated by field measurements. - Vibration Control That Protects Equipment
Isolation and damping to safeguard infrastructure. - Legally Compliant Reports
Documentation built for permitting, compliance, and public review. - Cost-Effective Barrier and Enclosure Designs
System-wide acoustic solutions custom-designed and installed. - Built to Withstand the Environment
All materials are weatherproof, corrosion-resistant, and industrial-grade. - Fast Response, Trusted Regionally
Based in Michigan, with service coverage across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. - Solutions That Scale
Whether you operate a single site or multiple facilities, we apply consistent methodology across your operations. - We Work Proactively, Not Just Reactively
We can help before environmental noise becomes a community issue. - Tiered Assessments
From baseline surveys to full legal-grade analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What types of energy and environmental noise issues do you address?
We mitigate noise from compressors, turbines, pumps, blowers, cooling towers, and other processing equipment, as well as toxic waste management. We also solve annoying hums, tonal noise, and vibration that affect both employees and surrounding communities.
How do you measure and assess community noise impact?
We use professional, certified instrumentation and analysis equipment for all environmental measurements, which is compliant with all legal requirements, including workplace noise exposure mandates. This allows us to validate results to ensure alignment with local ordinances, EPA, FHWA, and OSHA standards.
Can you help with regulatory compliance and permitting?
Yes. We provide legally compliant reports suitable for OSHA, state environmental agencies, municipal hearings, and permitting processes. Our documentation includes mapped noise contours, predictive modeling, and mitigation recommendations to validate and support compliance.
What mitigation strategies do you use for energy facilities?
Typical strategies include engineered noise barrier walls, equipment enclosures, silenced ventilation systems, vibration isolation, and sound-absorptive treatments. We design solutions to handle heat, weather, vibration, and 24/7 operation.
How quickly can barriers or enclosures be implemented?
Most barriers and modular enclosures are fabricated in 8–12 weeks, depending on materials and finishes. We coordinate closely with vendors and manage installation or shipping logistics to align with project schedules.
How do you handle community noise complaints?
We provide independent noise monitoring, documentation, and expert testimony when needed. By logging data during both daytime and nighttime hours and utilizing directional measurement techniques, we can separate plant-related contributions from external noise sources.
What makes Memtech different from other firms?
We are vertically integrated, including measurement, design, build, installation, and validation. Unlike firms that provide only monitoring or only materials, we cover the full scope: identifying the issue, designing the fix, and validating performance with comprehensive testing.
Do your solutions stand up to industrial conditions?
Yes. We select materials that are fire-rated, UV-stable, weather-resistant, and vibration-tolerant. Our systems are designed to endure continuous operation and outdoor exposure with lifespans of 20–40+ years.
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