Released public report on MEASNET Acoustic Noise Proficiency Test
• This document presents the results of the MEASNET 20an01 Proficiency Test conducted on this competence area under the rules of IECRE.
• The report provides relevant and accurate information about the work of technical laboratories involved in Acoustic Noise around the world, with 16 participants and a success rate of 87.5%.
• It can be freely downloaded from the MEASNET website: www.measnet.com/finished-pts
Madrid, 15.07.2024.- After releasing the first public report on Power Performance proficiency testing last March, MEASNET (International Network of Wind Energy Measurement Institutes) continues its policy of transparency by sharing the external report on the Acoustic Noise Proficiency Test performed by the organisation.
This document presents the results of the MEASNET 20an01 Proficiency Test conducted on this area of competence under the rules of IECRE (IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applications).
It provides relevant and accurate information about the work of 16 technical laboratories involved in Acoustic Noise around the world, with a success rate of 87.5%, which proves a remarkable level of competence. It has been coordinated by Bo Søndengaard, the test’s Conductor and former member of Sweco Denmark.
“This new report constitutes a comprehensive overview of Acoustic Noise evaluation that would not have been possible without honest communication between the different involved laboratories”, according to Alejandro Martinez, MEASNET Vice Chairman and Technical Advisor for Proficiency Tests, as well as IECRE Lead Assessor. “Their consensus proposals will be highly relevant to be submitted to IECRE and TC88 for the next revisions of their standards”, he has added.
The report on 20an01 Acoustic Noise Proficiency Test is now available for its free download from the MEASNET website, along with the one focused on Power Performance: www.measnet.com/finished-pts
MEASNET is the official IECRE provider for Proficiency Tests in the wind industry worldwide, assessing qualification according to harmonised and aligned criteria. More than 90 laboratories have been involved in these technical evaluations since their inception, in 2020. Proficiency testing proves competence through inter-laboratory testing, and fosters mutual trust which enables international acceptance.
About MEASNET
MEASNET, International Network of Wind Energy Measurement Institutes, is a non-profit organisation for accredited technical service providers engaged in the field of wind energy. Founded in 1997, its goal is to ensure high quality measurements, uniform interpretation of standards and recommendations, as well as interchangeability of results.
MEASNET currently counts 29 members, which are technical laboratories from Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom, and The United States.
Since 2015, MEASNET holds an agreement with IECRE to offer and perform Proficiency Tests under the rules of IECRE as a privileged partner. Furthermore, in 2019, MEASNET signed an A-Liaison with the IEC TC 88 group to promote technology transfer and speed up the process of development and updating of technical guidelines.
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