OCCUPATION AND HEALTH ›› 2026, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (7): 1004-1008.

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Research status of noise control challenges in thermal power generation

MA Kui1, WANG Hefei2, JI Mengmeng1, MA Li1()   

  1. 1 National Center for Occupational Safety and Health of the National Health CommissionBeijing 102308, China
    2 CHN Energy Inner Mongolia Electric Power Co.Ltd,HohhotInner Mongolia 010000, China
  • Received:2025-10-09 Revised:2025-10-20 Online:2026-04-01 Published:2026-05-14

Abstract:

Thermal power generation produces significant noise during normal operation,primarily stemming from mechanical noise generated by equipment such as steam turbines and various water pumps,aerodynamic noise produced by devices like fans and air compressors,and electromagnetic noise emanating from equipment like generators and transformers. Prolonged exposure to noise in the workplace may lead to central nervous system dysfunction,elevated hearing threshold,hearing loss,and occupational noise deafness in severe cases. As China's industrial standards improve,the issue of noise pollution in thermal power generation has garnered significant social attention. This article examines the sources of noise in thermal power generation and the existing occupational disease prevention facilities,analyzes the challenges in the control process,and summarizes potential solutions.

Key words: Thermal power generation, Noise, Engineering protection, Personal protection, Challenges, Solution

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