ВПЛИВ ВІТРОВОЇ ЕЛЕКТРОСТАНЦІЇ (ВЕС) З ВІТРОТУРБІНАМИ WTU 5,2-140 НА АКУСТИЧНИЙ СТАН НАЙБЛИЖЧИХ НАСЕЛЕНИХ ПУНКТІВ

П.В. Семашко; В.Ю. Думанський; С.С. Галак; А.П. Безверха; О.В. Гоц; Є.А. Сердюк

doi:10.32402/

Authors

P.V. Semashko State Institution “Marzieiev Institute for Public Health of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3075-4245 Author
V.Yu. Dumanskyi State Institution “Marzieiev Institute for Public Health of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, Kyiv, Ukraine Author
S.S. Halak State Institution “Marzieiev Institute for Public Health of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, Kyiv, Ukraine Author
A.P. Bezverkha State Institution “Marzieiev Institute for Public Health of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, Kyiv, Ukraine Author
O.V. Hots State Institution “Marzieiev Institute for Public Health of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, Kyiv, Ukraine Author
Ye.A. Serdiuk State Institution “Marzieiev Institute for Public Health of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, Kyiv, Ukraine Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32402/

Keywords:

noise pollution, wind energy, acoustics, environmental monitoring, environmental exposure.

Abstract

AIM. To assess the acoustic impact of a wind power plant equipped with WTU 5.2-140 wind turbines on adjacent residential areas and to substantiate the minimum sanitary setback distance between wind energy installations and residential development.

MATERIALS AND METHODS. Field acoustic measurements and calculations of sound pressure and sound power levels of the WTU 5.2-140 wind turbine were performed. The study was conducted in accordance with DSTU EN 61400-11:2022, ISO 1996-1:2016, ISO 1996-2:2017, and ISO 9613-2:2024 requirements. Hygienic assessment of the obtained results was carried out according to State Sanitary Norms No. 463-2019. Distances from wind turbines to the nearest settlements were determined, octave-band noise spectra were analyzed, measurement uncertainty was assessed, and noise levels in residential areas were predicted.

RESULTS. The average sound level of the WTU 5.2-140 wind turbine at a wind speed of 10 m/s was found to be 57.5 dBA, while the sound power level was 111.5±2 dBA. At a distance of 913 m from the wind turbine to the nearest residential area, the predicted and measured noise levels exceeded permissible nighttime limits in the 250–1000 Hz octave bands; the exceedance of the overall sound level reached up to 0.5 dBA. In settlements located more than 1000 m away, noise levels generally complied with the requirements of State Sanitary Norms No. 463-2019. Comparison of mathematical modeling results according to ISO 9613-2:2024 with field measurements confirmed the sufficient reliability of the predictive model for assessing the acoustic impact of wind power plants.

CONCLUSIONS. It was established that, in order to ensure compliance with regulatory noise limits during the operation of WTU 5.2-140 wind turbines, the sanitary setback distance should be at least 1250 m from the turbine rotor center to the nearest residential development. The obtained results may be used to improve sanitary and hygienic requirements for the design and operation of modern high-capacity wind power plants in Ukraine.

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