Noise control in plumbing systems

literature review

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18830/1679-09442025v18e54350

Keywords:

Acoustic, Plumbing systems, Buildings, Systematic review

Abstract

This systematic literature review explores the state of the art and identifies gaps in the scientific literature regarding noise generated by hydro-sanitary systems in residential buildings. Both quantitative and qualitative results are presented, along with a framework connecting the current state of research to the needs and opportunities in this field. Although relatively few publications on this subject are found in journals indexed in major research databases, studies addressing the annoyance caused by this type of noise and methods to control it are common. The findings aim to: (a) map the key scientific and technical references available in the literature; (b) with the state of the art of research and discussions relevant to noise control in plumbing systems; and (c) identify the primary research gaps. These results provide a deeper understanding of the acoustic performance of hydro-sanitary systems, supporting efforts to enhance comfort and well-being for users of residential buildings.

Author Biographies

  • Dariane Gomes Rocha, Universidade Federal de Goiás; Escola de Engenharia Civil e Ambiental; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Geotecnia, Estruturas e Construção Civil.

    Civil Engineer, currently pursuing a master's degree in Geotechnics, Structures, and Civil Construction at the Federal University of Goiás (GECON/UFG). Her work focuses on building performance, particularly thermal performance (modeling and calculation of thermal comfort); acoustic performance (design and laboratory acoustic measurements); and fire prevention and control (design and inspections). She is currently a member of the technical staff of the Acoustic Synthesis Laboratory, primarily involved in building acoustic testing and assisting in the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

  • Lais Aparecida Ywashima, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo; Campus São Paulo; Departamento de Construção Civil

    Civil Engineer with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP). She has been a professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP) since 2008, teaching primarily in courses related to residential plumbing and electrical systems. She currently coordinates the Technical Course in Buildings, which is a concurrent/subsequent program after high school, at IFSP. She has experience in Civil Engineering, focusing primarily on topics related to plumbing and sanitation systems and water conservation in buildings.

  • Cibele de Moura Guimarães, Universidade Federal de Goiás; Escola de Engenharia Civil e Ambiental; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Geotecnia, Estruturas e Construção Civil.

    Currently (2024), a scholarship holder of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). She was a Substitute Professor at the Instituto Federal Goiano - Campus Trindade (2019, 2022 - 2023), teaching subjects such as Hydrosanitary Installations 1, Hydrology, Sanitation, Construction Materials 1, Construction Materials 2, Occupational Safety in Civil Construction, among others. She was also a professor at CEGESP, teaching Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics 1.

  • Ricardo Prado Abreu Reis, Universidade Federal de Goiás; Escola de Engenharia Civil e Ambiental; Departamento de Construção Civil

    Holds a PhD in Civil Engineering in the sub-area of Architecture and Construction through the Postgraduate course in Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urbanism of the State University of Campinas (FEC-UNICAMP) in 2018, Master in Civil Engineering from the Master's Course in Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Goiás (CMEC-UFG) in 2005 and Bachelor in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Goiás in 1999. He is currently Adjunct Professor 2 of the undergraduate programs in civil engineering, environmental and sanitary engineering, and architecture and urbanism at the Federal University of Goiás. Associate Coordinator of the Building Systems Working Group (ANTAC). He has experience in Sanitary Hydraulic Building Systems, Conservation and Rational Use of Water, Source Drainage Systems, LID (Low Impact Development) Practices, Civil Construction, as well as Hydraulics and Sanitation.

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Noise control in plumbing systems: literature review. (2025). Paranoá, 18, e54350. https://doi.org/10.18830/1679-09442025v18e54350

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