| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10413785 | Applied Acoustics | 2005 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
An investigation was conducted to determine the noise propagation (under stationary condition) and noise at operator's ear level of popular 18.7 and 26.1Â kW tractors and 4.6 and 6.7Â kW hand tractors during field operations with various implements. It was observed that both tractors produced the noise of 92Â dB(A) Leq in the working zone of operator. The sound pressure level (SPL) of the hand tractor was about 2Â dB(A) Leq higher than that of the tractor. The SPL during field operations at operator's ear level increased with increase in engine speed and forward speed. Furthermore, the SPL was higher for field operations corresponding to the implement requiring higher draft. It was observed that the SPLs of the tractors and hand tractors were more than the exposure limit of noise for 8-h workday recommended by ISO and OSHA. This may cause health problems to the farmers in the long run.
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Authors
K.N. Dewangan, G.V. Prasanna Kumar, V.K. Tewari,