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Appendix B
Noise
Appendix B1
Process Plant Measured and Modelled Calibration Points
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Process Plant Measured and Modelled Calibration Points
Cadna/A ID Date of
Measurement Location of
Measurement Measured Leq
(dBA) Modelled Leq
(dBA) Difference
UTM Coordinates (NAD83, Zone 12) (m)
Easting Northing
M072 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 70.5 69.6 -0.9 463378 6322788
M002 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 61.4 61.4 0.0 462105 6321832
M005 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 60.0 59.5 -0.5 462110 6321789
M007 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 65.0 65.4 0.4 462232 6321862
M008 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 69.3 67.6 -1.7 462300 6321837
M009 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 67.8 67.2 -0.6 462113 6321919
M011 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 63.0 63.0 0.0 462078 6321895
M013 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 65.4 65.3 -0.1 462002 6322091
M014 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 68.4 68.5 0.1 461932 6322062
M016 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 66.0 66.2 0.2 461982 6321943
M018 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 62.4 61.5 -0.9 462059 6321863
M019 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 74.9 74.1 -0.8 462183 6322295
M021 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 79.3 80.1 0.8 462201 6322163
M023 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 68.9 68.5 -0.4 461996 6322254
M025 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 69.5 69.0 -0.5 461947 6322399
M045 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 71.4 71.8 0.4 457880 6328916
M047 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 60.8 58.8 -2.0 459958 6322756
M053 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 66.7 66.5 -0.2 462579 6323145
M054 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 66.9 66.9 0.0 462306 6323050
M057 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 75.5 75.4 -0.1 462151 6322889
M059 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 70.3 70.7 0.4 462032 6322737
M071 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 70.2 68.5 -1.7 463419 6322671
M074 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 65.4 65.8 0.4 463357 6323178
M076 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 70.1 69.6 -0.5 463416 6322908
M078 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 81.7 79.8 -1.9 462263 6322307
M079 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 92.1 91.1 -1.0 462396 6322214
M082 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 79.9 79.9 0 462322 6322097
M085 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 72.6 72.7 0.1 462483 6321881
M086 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 64.5 65.1 0.6 462911 6322225
M087 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 72.7 72.7 0.0 462758 6321959
M063 August 16-18, 2011 MLX Process Plant 70.0 70.3 0.3 462009 6322866
Appendix B2
Stationary Sound Source Sound Power Levels
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Stationary Sound Source Sound Power Levels
Source Source Type
Quantity Octave Spectrum (dB) Overall
Sound Power (dBA)
Overall Sound Power
(dB) Reference
31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
BML - HyperSpikes Point6 15 68.3 65.3 61.3 59.3 74.3 87.3 110.3 135.3 126.3 136.6 135.8 2
EIP - HyperSpikes Point6 11 68.3 65.3 61.3 59.3 74.3 87.3 110.3 135.3 126.3 136.6 135.8 2
MLX Diesel Pumphouse Point 1 122.9 137.9 137.9 120.9 121.9 119.9 118.9 112.9 106.9 126.9 141.2 1
MLX Process Plant Cooling Tower 1 Point 1 124.8 121.8 118.8 114.8 109.8 108.8 107.8 107.8 105.8 115.7 127.7 1
MLX Process Plant Cooling Tower 2 Point 1 126.8 123.8 120.8 116.8 111.8 110.8 109.8 109.8 107.8 117.7 129.7 1
MLX Process Plant Cooling Tower 3 Point 1 126.8 123.8 120.8 116.8 111.8 110.8 109.8 109.8 107.8 117.7 129.7 1
MLX Process Plant Cooling Tower 4 Point 1 128.8 125.8 122.8 118.8 113.8 112.8 111.8 111.8 109.8 119.7 131.7 1
MLX Process Plant Nitrogen Plant Point 1 112.1 109.1 108.1 105.1 106.1 104.1 102.1 101.1 92.1 109.6 116.5 1
MLX Sulfur Pile - Steam Escape Point 1 79.6 81.6 80.6 81.6 87.6 91.6 94.6 93.6 90.6 99.7 99.5 2
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse Exhausts
Point 8 0.0 105.0 94.0 92.0 91.0 84.0 80.0 77.0 70.0 91.5 105.7 3
MLXW Ore Prep MLSB Pumphouse BUILDING Louvres
Point 4 0.0 88.0 88.0 89.0 89.0 91.0 89.0 84.0 75.0 95.0 97.2 3
MLXW Ore Prep PW Pumphouse BUILDING Exhausts
Point 7 0.0 88.0 88.0 89.0 89.0 91.0 89.0 84.0 75.0 95.0 97.2 3
MLXW Ore Prep Screening Building Large Vents
Point 8 0.0 96.0 87.0 88.0 89.0 91.0 89.0 85.0 78.0 95.1 99.2 3
MLXW Ore Prep Screening Building Roof Exhausts
Point 7 0.0 92.0 89.0 95.0 93.0 93.0 91.0 86.0 81.0 97.5 100.5 3
MLXW Ore Prep Screening Building Small Vents
Point 6 0.0 93.0 85.0 86.0 86.0 88.0 86.0 82.0 76.0 92.2 96.4 3
MLXW Ore Prep Trim Heater Building Heaters
Point 6 0.0 37.0 49.0 61.0 73.0 85.0 89.0 90.0 90.0 95.3 94.9 3
MLXW Surge Facility Building Exhaust Fans Point 4 100.1 100.1 99.1 95.1 94.1 92.1 91.1 87.1 80.1 97.7 105.7 4,5
MLXW Surge Facility Building Louvres Point 4 103.0 103.0 102.0 97.0 97.0 95.0 93.0 90.0 82.0 100.3 108.6 4,5
SWIP - HyperSpike Point6 8 68.3 65.3 61.3 59.3 74.3 87.3 110.3 135.3 126.3 136.6 135.8 2
SWSS - HyperSpike Point6 14 68.3 65.3 61.3 59.3 74.3 87.3 110.3 135.3 126.3 136.6 135.8 2
Tailings Pond Pump Point 1 117.9 127.9 125.9 124.9 117.9 119.9 120.9 112.9 106.9 125.7 132.3 1
MLSB - HyperSpike Point6 21 68.3 65.3 61.3 59.3 74.3 87.3 110.3 135.3 126.3 136.6 135.8 2
MLXW Ore Preparation Train 1 Conveyor 1 Line 1 117.2 121.2 116.2 114.2 117.2 116.2 110.2 102.2 95.2 119.4 125.5 2
MLXW Ore Preparation Train 1 Conveyor 2 Line 1 109.7 113.7 108.7 106.7 109.7 108.7 102.7 94.7 87.7 111.9 118.0 2
MLXW Ore Preparation Train 2 Conveyor 1 Line 1 116.1 120.1 115.1 113.1 116.1 115.1 109.1 101.1 94.1 118.3 124.4 2
MLXW Ore Preparation Train 2 Conveyor 2 Line 1 109.7 113.7 108.7 106.7 109.7 108.7 102.7 94.7 87.7 111.9 118.0 2
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Source Source Type
Quantity Octave Spectrum (dB) Overall
Sound Power (dBA)
Overall Sound Power
(dB) Reference
31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
MLX Ore Preparation Train 2 Conveyor 2 Drive Building
Area 1 97.5 104.5 107.5 100.5 109.5 107.5 95.5 89.5 82.5 110.3 114.0 2
MLX Process Plant Hydro-processing Area 1 134.0 131.0 136.0 129.0 121.0 115.0 113.0 109.0 96.0 125.3 139.4 1
MLX Power House Area 1 114.9 119.9 115.9 112.9 112.9 113.9 109.9 107.9 96.9 117.7 123.9 1
MLX Process Plant Cokers Area 1 121.9 126.9 124.9 132.9 127.9 125.9 122.9 113.9 109.9 131.0 136.2 1
MLX Process Plant Extraction 1 Area 1 114.2 118.2 116.2 124.2 119.2 118.2 114.2 106.2 102.2 122.7 127.7 1
MLX Process Plant Extraction 2 Area 1 120.0 116.0 111.0 107.0 105.0 104.0 99.0 90.0 72.0 108.0 122.1 1
MLX Process Plant Extraction 3 Area 1 121.8 117.8 112.8 108.8 107.8 105.8 100.8 91.8 73.8 110.1 124.0 1
MLX Process Plant Extraction 4 Area 1 122.1 118.1 113.1 109.1 107.1 105.1 101.1 92.1 74.1 109.7 124.2 1
MLX Process Plant Extraction 5 Area 1 124.0 120.0 115.0 111.0 109.0 108.0 103.0 94.0 76.0 112.0 126.1 1
MLX Process Plant Extraction 6 Area 1 122.1 118.1 113.1 109.1 107.1 105.1 101.1 92.1 74.1 109.7 124.2 1
MLX Process Plant Flare Building Area 1 123.9 124.9 122.9 118.9 110.9 102.9 98.9 90.9 77.9 114.0 129.2 1
MLX Process Plant Sub Station Area 1 109.0 111.0 105.0 105.0 106.0 100.0 94.0 85.0 70.0 105.8 115.0 1
MLX Process Plant Surge Pile Area 1 120.7 124.7 118.7 112.7 111.7 112.7 115.7 103.7 93.7 119.2 127.6 4,5
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 1 Area 1 -3.1 111.9 98.9 95.9 85.9 78.9 67.9 57.9 43.9 91.4 112.3 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 2 Area 1 -3.1 111.9 98.9 95.9 85.9 78.9 67.9 57.9 43.9 91.4 112.3 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 3 Area 1 -3.1 111.9 98.9 95.9 85.9 78.9 67.9 57.9 43.9 91.4 112.3 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 4 Area 1 -3.1 111.9 98.9 95.9 85.9 78.9 67.9 57.9 43.9 91.4 112.3 3
MLXW Ore Prep Chemical Injection and Strainer Building
Area 1 -2.5 49.5 43.5 40.5 31.5 24.5 14.5 5.5 0.5 35.2 50.9 3
MLXW Ore Prep PW Pumphouse Building Area 1 -1.8 104.2 99.2 95.2 85.2 78.2 68.2 57.2 43.2 89.8 105.8 3
MLXW Ore Prep Screening Building Area 1 -3.3 115.7 103.7 99.7 90.7 82.7 73.7 63.7 49.7 95.5 116.1 3
MLXW Ore Prep Train 1 Conveyor 2 Drive Building
Area 1 95.0 101.0 105.0 104.0 106.0 102.0 96.0 92.0 87.0 106.7 111.3 3
MLXW Ore Prep Train 2 Conveyor 2 Drive Building
Area 1 95.0 101.0 105.0 104.0 106.0 102.0 96.0 92.0 87.0 106.7 111.3 3
MLXW Ore Prep Trim Heater Building Area 1 -1.9 98.1 93.1 90.1 82.1 74.1 64.1 54.1 42.1 85.0 99.9 3
MLXW Ore Preparation Train 1 Conveyor 1 Dump Building
Area 1 102.2 105.2 106.2 110.2 108.2 103.2 97.2 91.2 84.2 108.9 114.7 3
MLXW Ore Preparation Train 2 Conveyor 1 Dump Building
Area 1 102.2 105.2 106.2 110.2 108.2 103.2 97.2 91.2 84.2 108.9 114.7 3
MLXW Ore Preparation Train 2 Conveyor 2 Drive Building
Area 1 97.5 104.5 107.5 100.5 109.5 107.5 95.5 89.5 82.5 110.3 114.0 3
MLXW Surge Facility Building Walls Area 4 -2.3 103.7 98.7 94.7 84.7 77.7 67.7 56.7 42.7 89.3 105.3 4,5
Sulfur block Water Station Area 1 114.6 114.6 110.6 112.6 109.6 107.6 107.6 107.6 101.6 114.6 120.6 2
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Source Source Type
Quantity Octave Spectrum (dB) Overall
Sound Power (dBA)
Overall Sound Power
(dB) Reference
31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
MLX Ore Preparation Train 1 Conveyor 1 Dump Building
Vertical Area
4 103.8 106.8 107.8 111.8 109.8 104.8 98.8 92.8 85.8 110.5 116.3 3
MLX Ore Preparation Train 1 Conveyor 1 Dump Building
Vertical Area
2 102.4 105.4 106.4 110.4 109.4 103.4 97.4 91.4 85.4 109.5 115.1 3
MLX Ore Preparation Train 2 Conveyor 2 Drive Building
Vertical Area
1 104.8 111.8 114.8 107.8 116.8 114.8 102.8 96.8 89.8 117.6 121.3 3
MLX Process Plant Extraction 6 Vertical Area
1 128.1 124.1 119.1 115.1 113.1 111.1 107.1 98.1 80.1 115.7 130.2 1
MLX Process Plant Flare Building 1 Vertical Area
1 123.9 124.9 122.9 118.9 110.9 102.9 98.9 90.9 77.9 114.0 129.2 1
MLX Process Plant Flare Building 2 Vertical Area
1 121.9 122.9 120.9 116.9 108.9 100.9 96.9 88.9 75.9 112.0 127.2 1
MLX Process Plant Flare Building 3 Vertical Area
1 123.9 124.9 122.9 118.9 110.9 102.9 98.9 90.9 77.9 114.0 129.2 1
MLX Process Plant Flare Building 4 Vertical Area
1 119.9 120.9 118.9 114.9 106.9 98.9 94.9 86.9 73.9 110.0 125.2 1
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 1 Vertical Area
2 -7.0 108.0 95.0 92.0 82.0 75.0 64.0 54.0 40.0 87.5 108.4 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 1 Vertical Area
2 -12.7 102.3 89.3 86.3 76.3 69.3 58.3 48.3 34.3 81.8 102.7 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 2 Vertical Area
2 -7.0 108.0 95.0 92.0 82.0 75.0 64.0 54.0 40.0 87.5 108.4 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 2 Vertical Area
2 -12.7 102.3 89.3 86.3 76.3 69.3 58.3 48.3 34.3 81.8 102.7 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 3 Vertical Area
2 -7.0 108.0 95.0 92.0 82.0 75.0 64.0 54.0 40.0 87.5 108.4 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 3 Vertical Area
2 -12.7 102.3 89.3 86.3 76.3 69.3 58.3 48.3 34.3 81.8 102.7 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 4 Vertical Area
2 -7.0 108.0 95.0 92.0 82.0 75.0 64.0 54.0 40.0 87.5 108.4 3
MLXW Ore Prep 3rd Stage Pumphouse 4 Vertical Area
2 -12.7 102.3 89.3 86.3 76.3 69.3 58.3 48.3 34.3 81.8 102.7 3
MLXW Ore Prep Chemical Injection and Strainer Building
Vertical Area
2 -10.4 41.6 35.6 32.6 23.6 16.6 6.6 -2.4 -7.4 27.3 43.0 3
MLXW Ore Prep Chemical Injection and Strainer Building
Vertical Area
2 -8.8 43.2 37.2 34.2 25.2 18.2 8.2 -0.8 -5.8 28.9 44.6 3
MLXW Ore Prep MLSB Pumphouse Building
Vertical Area
2 -12.2 93.8 88.8 84.8 74.8 67.8 57.8 46.8 32.8 79.4 95.4 3
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Source Source Type
Quantity Octave Spectrum (dB) Overall
Sound Power (dBA)
Overall Sound Power
(dB) Reference
31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
MLXW Ore Prep MLSB Pumphouse Building
Vertical Area
2 -8.3 97.7 92.7 88.7 78.7 71.7 61.7 50.7 36.7 83.3 99.3 3
MLXW Ore Prep PW Pumphouse Building Vertical Area
2 -13.3 92.7 87.7 83.7 73.7 66.7 56.7 45.7 31.7 78.3 94.3 3
MLXW Ore Prep PW Pumphouse Building Vertical Area
2 -8.9 97.1 92.1 88.1 78.1 71.1 61.1 50.1 36.1 82.7 98.7 3
MLXW Ore Prep Screening Building Vertical Area
2 -10.3 108.7 96.7 92.7 83.7 75.7 66.7 56.7 42.7 88.5 109.1 3
MLXW Ore Prep Screening Building Vertical Area
2 -7.6 111.4 99.4 95.4 86.4 78.4 69.4 59.4 45.4 91.2 111.8 3
MLXW Ore Prep Train 1 Conveyor 3 Drive Building
Vertical Area
2 101.6 107.6 111.6 110.6 112.6 108.6 102.6 98.6 93.6 113.3 117.9 3
MLXW Ore Prep Trim Heater Building Vertical Area
2 -11.9 88.1 83.1 80.1 72.1 64.1 54.1 44.1 32.1 75.0 89.9 3
MLXW Ore Prep Trim Heater Building Vertical Area
2 -9.5 90.5 85.5 82.5 74.5 66.5 56.5 46.5 34.5 77.4 92.3 3
MLXW Ore Preparation Train 1 Conveyor 1 Dump Building
Vertical Area
2 103.6 106.6 107.6 111.6 109.6 104.6 98.6 92.6 85.6 110.3 116.1 3
MLXW Ore Preparation Train 2 Conveyor 2 Drive Building
Vertical Area
1 104.8 111.8 114.8 107.8 116.8 114.8 102.8 96.8 89.8 117.6 121.3 3
MLXW Surge Facility Building Walls Vertical Area
2 117.1 116.1 113.1 105.1 95.1 90.1 87.1 79.1 70.1 101.4 120.6 4,5
MLXW Surge Facility Building Walls Vertical Area
2 120.6 119.6 116.6 108.6 98.6 93.6 90.6 82.6 73.6 104.9 124.1 4,5
Notes: 1 Noise measurement at the Syncrude MLX facility 2011. 2 Noise measurement at the Syncrude MLX facility 2013. 3 Sound powers from Internal Syncrude noise study. 4 Equipment based on Bies and Hansen (2009). 5 Equipment based on Beranek and Ver (2006). 6 Operating time applied to spectra and sound powers.
Appendix B3
Baseline Noise Measurements at Fort MacKay – Summer 2011 and Winter 2012
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Baseline Noise Measurements at Fort MacKay – Summer 2011 and Winter 2012
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Appendix B4
Baseline Year 2014 Mining Equipment Sound Power Levels
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Baseline Year 2014 Mining Equipment Sound Power Levels
Source Source Type
Quantity Octave Spectrum (dB) Overall
Sound Power (dBA)
Overall Sound Power
(dB) Reference
31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
MLXN CAT 777 Reclaim Hauling 2014 Moving Line
1 127.7 127.7 134.7 129.7 129.7 130.7 128.7 118.7 111.7 134.6 139.0 1
MLXN CAT 793 Cake Hauling 2014 Moving Line
1 130.7 133.7 134.7 131.7 127.7 123.7 119.7 116.7 112.7 130.0 139.5 2
MLXN CAT 793 Ore Hauling 2014 Moving Line
1 126.8 130.8 131.8 127.8 123.8 120.8 116.8 113.8 108.8 126.6 136.3 2
MLXN CAT 793 Over Burden Hauling 2014 Moving Line
1 129.2 133.2 134.2 130.2 126.2 123.2 119.2 116.2 111.2 129.0 138.7 2
MLXN CAT 797 Ore Haul Empty 2014 Moving Line
1 125.5 125.5 128.5 128.5 123.5 123.5 121.5 116.5 111.5 128.5 134.5 1
MLXN CAT 797 Ore Haul Loaded 2014 Moving Line
1 126.6 130.6 131.6 127.6 124.6 123.6 120.6 114.6 106.6 128.3 136.3 1
MLXN CAT 24M Ore 2014 Area5 116 110.6 114.6 117.6 121.6 119.6 114.6 111.6 106.6 104.6 120.9 125.9 1
MLXN CAT 24M Ore IDLE 2014 Area5 116 109.7 102.7 106.7 103.7 103.7 102.7 99.7 88.7 80.7 106.8 113.7 2
MLXN CAT 24M Overburden 2014 Area5 116 110.6 114.6 117.6 121.6 119.6 114.6 111.6 106.6 104.6 120.9 125.9 1
MLXN CAT 24M Overburden Idle 2014 Area5 116 109.7 102.7 106.7 103.7 103.7 102.7 99.7 88.7 80.7 106.8 113.7 2
MLXN CAT 993 Reclaim Loader 2014 Area 136 113.1 115.1 129.1 127.1 118.1 117.1 116.1 109.1 101.1 123.8 131.9 3
MLXN CAT D11 Ore 2014 Area5 76 115.3 114.3 116.3 114.3 108.3 108.3 106.3 104.3 101.3 114.0 121.8 1
MLXN CAT D11 Ore Idle 2014 Area5 76 123.9 118.9 114.9 103.9 105.9 105.9 100.9 93.9 83.9 109.6 125.7 2
MLXN CAT D11 Overburden 2014 Area5 76 115.3 114.3 116.3 114.3 108.3 108.3 106.3 104.3 101.3 114.0 121.8 2
MLXN CAT D11 Overburden Idle 2014 Area5 76 123.9 118.9 114.9 103.9 105.9 105.9 100.9 93.9 83.9 109.6 125.7 1
MLXN Hitachi EX5600 Hydraulic Ore Mine Shovel 2014
Area5 16 110.3 118.3 124.3 119.3 115.3 114.3 112.3 105.3 90.3 119.5 127.1 4
MLXN Hitachi EX5600 Hydraulic Overburden Mine Shovel 2014
Area5 16 110.3 118.3 124.3 119.3 115.3 114.3 112.3 105.3 90.3 119.5 127.1 4
MLXN P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel 2014 Area5 106 122.5 121.5 119.5 119.5 117.5 115.5 110.5 105.5 100.5 119.9 127.8 1
MLXN P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel Idle 2014
Area5 106 108.8 107.8 110.8 105.8 111.8 107.8 103.8 108.8 103.8 114.6 118.0 1
Notes: 1 Measurement of similar equipment at Syncrude Aurora North Mine 2013. 2 RWDI Library measurements from other Alberta oil sands operations. 3 Deer Creek Energy Ltd. Joslyn North Mine Noise Impact Assessment 2005. 4 Whitehaven Coal Ltd. Werris Creek Coal Environmental Management System: Noise Management Plan 2014. 5 Operating time applied to spectra and sound powers. 6 Area source modelled as a single area source, quantity represents number of equipment present in the area source.
Appendix B5
Application Year 2023 Mining Equipment Sound Power Levels
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Application Year 2023 Mining Equipment Sound Power Levels
Source Source Type
Quantity Octave Spectrum (dB) Overall
Sound Power(dBA)
Overall Sound Power
(dB) Reference
31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
MLXN CAT 777 Reclaim Hauling 2023 Moving Line
1 119.9 118.9 126.9 121.9 121.9 122.9 120.9 110.9 103.9 126.8 131.1 1
MLXN CAT 793 Cake Hauling 2023 Moving Line
1 128.3 132.3 133.3 130.3 125.3 122.3 118.3 115.3 110.3 128.3 137.9 2
MLXN CAT 793 Ore Hauling 2023 Moving Line
1 124.7 127.7 129.7 125.7 121.7 117.7 114.7 111.7 106.7 124.3 133.9 2
MLXN CAT 793 Overburden Hauling 2023 Moving Line
1 125.3 129.3 130.3 127.3 123.3 119.3 115.3 112.3 108.3 125.6 135.0 2
MLXN CAT 797 Ore Haul Empty 2023 Moving Line
1 127.8 127.8 130.8 130.8 126.8 126.8 123.8 119.8 114.8 131.4 137.0 1
MLXN CAT 797 Ore Haul Loaded 2023 Moving Line
1 128.7 133.7 134.7 130.7 127.7 126.7 122.7 117.7 109.7 131.2 139.3 1
MLXW CAT 777 Reclaim Hauling 2023 Moving Line
1 121.0 120.0 128.0 123.0 123.0 123.0 122.0 112.0 105.0 127.6 132.2 1
MLXW CAT 793 Overburden Hauling 2023 Moving Line
1 129.9 133.9 134.9 131.9 127.9 123.9 119.9 116.9 112.9 130.2 139.6 2
MLXW CAT 797 Ore Haul Empty 2023 Moving Line
1 125.4 125.4 128.4 128.4 123.4 123.4 121.4 116.4 112.4 128.4 134.4 1
MLXW CAT 797 Ore Haul Loaded 2023 Moving Line
1 126.3 130.3 131.3 127.3 125.3 123.3 120.3 114.3 106.3 128.2 136.1 1
MLXN CAT 24M Ore 2023 Area5 46 105.4 109.4 113.4 117.4 115.4 110.4 106.4 102.4 99.4 116.5 121.5 1
MLXN CAT 24M Ore Idle 2023 Area5 46 104.9 98.9 102.9 99.9 99.9 97.9 94.9 84.9 76.9 102.4 109.4 2
MLXN CAT 24M Overburden 2023 Area5 46 105.4 109.4 113.4 117.4 115.4 110.4 106.4 102.4 99.4 116.5 121.5 1
MLXN CAT 24M Overburden Idle 2023 Area5 46 104.9 98.9 102.9 99.9 99.9 97.9 94.9 84.9 76.9 102.4 109.4 2
MLXN CAT 993 Reclaim Loader 2023 Area 26 105.0 107.0 121.0 119.0 110.0 109.0 108.0 101.0 93.0 115.7 123.8 3
MLXN CAT D11 Ore 2023 Area5 96 116.4 115.4 117.4 115.4 109.4 109.4 107.4 105.4 102.4 115.1 122.9 1
MLXN CAT D11 Ore Idle 2023 Area5 96 124.4 119.4 115.4 104.4 106.4 107.4 102.4 94.4 84.4 110.7 126.1 2
MLXN CAT D11 Overburden 2023 Area5 96 116.4 115.4 117.4 115.4 109.4 109.4 107.4 105.4 102.4 115.1 122.9 1
MLXN CAT D11 Overburden Idle 2023 Area5 96 124.4 119.4 115.4 104.4 106.4 107.4 102.4 94.4 84.4 110.7 126.1 2
MLXN Hitachi EX5600 Hydraulic Ore Mine Shovel 2023
Area5 16 110.3 118.3 124.3 119.3 115.3 114.3 112.3 105.3 90.3 119.5 127.1 4
MLXN P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel 2023 Area5 96 122.5 121.5 119.5 118.5 116.5 115.5 109.5 104.5 99.5 119.4 127.6 1
MLXN P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel Idle 2023
Area5 96 108.9 107.9 109.9 105.9 111.9 106.9 103.9 107.9 102.9 114.1 117.7 1
MLXW CAT 24M Ore 2023 Area5 116 110.6 114.6 117.6 121.6 119.6 114.6 111.6 106.6 104.6 120.9 125.9 1
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Source Source Type
Quantity Octave Spectrum (dB) Overall
Sound Power(dBA)
Overall Sound Power
(dB) Reference
31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
MLXW CAT 24M Ore Idle 2023 Area5 116 109.7 102.7 106.7 103.7 103.7 102.7 99.7 88.7 80.7 106.8 113.7 2
MLXW CAT 24M Overburden 2023 Area5 116 110.6 114.6 117.6 121.6 119.6 114.6 111.6 106.6 104.6 120.9 125.9 1
MLXW CAT 24M Overburden Idle 2023 Area5 116 109.7 102.7 106.7 103.7 103.7 102.7 99.7 88.7 80.7 106.8 113.7 2
MLXW CAT 993 Reclaim Loader 2023 Area 36 106.7 108.7 122.7 120.7 111.7 110.7 109.7 102.7 94.7 117.4 125.5 3
MLXW CAT D11 Ore 2023 Area5 46 112.4 111.4 114.4 111.4 105.4 105.4 104.4 102.4 99.4 111.6 119.3 1
MLXW CAT D11 Ore Idle 2023 Area5 46 121.8 115.8 111.8 101.8 102.8 103.8 98.8 90.8 81.8 107.2 123.3 2
MLXW CAT D11 Overburden 2023 Area5 46 112.4 111.4 114.4 111.4 105.4 105.4 104.4 102.4 99.4 111.6 119.3 1
MLXW CAT D11 Overburden Idle 2023 Area5 46 121.8 115.8 111.8 101.8 102.8 103.8 98.8 90.8 81.8 107.2 123.3 2
MLXW Hitachi EX5600 Hydraulic Ore Mine Shovel 2023
Area5 26 113.3 121.3 127.3 122.3 118.3 117.3 115.3 108.3 93.3 122.5 130.1 4
MLXW Hitachi EX5600 Hydraulic Overburden Mine Shovel 2023
Area5 56 117.3 125.3 131.3 126.3 122.3 121.3 119.3 112.3 97.3 126.5 134.1 4
MLXW P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel 2023 Area5 26 115.5 114.5 112.5 112.5 110.5 108.5 103.5 98.5 93.5 112.9 120.8 1
MLXW P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel Idle 2023
Area5 26 101.8 100.8 103.8 98.8 104.8 100.8 96.8 101.8 96.8 107.6 111.0 1
Notes: 1 Measurement of similar equipment at Syncrude Aurora North Mine 2013. 2 RWDI Library measurements from other Alberta oil sands operations. 3 Deer Creek Energy Ltd. Joslyn North Mine Noise Impact Assessment 2005. 4 Whitehaven Coal Ltd. Werris Creek Coal Environmental Management System: Noise Management Plan 2014. 5 Operating time applied to spectra and sound powers. 6 Area source modelled as a single area source, quantity represents number of equipment present in the area source.
Appendix B6
Application Year 2029 Mining Equipment Sound Power Levels
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Application Year 2029 Mining Equipment Sound Power Levels
Source Source Type
Quantity Octave Spectrum (dB) Overall
Sound Power(dBA)
Overall Sound Power
(dB) Reference
31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
MLXE CAT 777 Reclaim Hauling 2029 Moving Line
1 121.9 120.9 128.9 123.9 122.9 123.9 121.9 112.9 105.9 128.0 132.9 1
MLXE CAT 793 Ore Hauling 2029 Moving Line
1 121.1 125.1 126.1 122.1 118.1 115.1 111.1 108.1 103.1 120.9 130.6 2
MLXE CAT 793 Overburden Hauling 2029 Moving Line
1 119.4 123.4 124.4 120.4 116.4 113.4 109.4 106.4 101.4 119.2 128.9 2
MLXE CAT 797 Ore Haul Empty 2029 Moving Line
1 125.4 125.4 128.4 128.4 123.4 123.4 121.4 116.4 112.4 128.4 134.4 1
MLXE CAT 797 Ore Haul Loaded 2029 Moving Line
1 126.3 130.3 131.3 127.3 125.3 123.3 120.3 114.3 106.3 128.2 136.1 1
MLXW CAT 777 Reclaim Hauling 2029 Moving Line
1 120.2 119.2 127.2 122.2 121.2 122.2 120.2 111.2 104.2 126.3 131.2 1
MLXW CAT 793 Ore Hauling 2029 Moving Line
1 121.6 125.6 126.6 122.6 118.6 115.6 111.6 108.6 103.6 121.4 131.1 2
MLXW CAT 793 Overburden Hauling 2029 Moving Line
1 122.8 126.8 127.8 124.8 120.8 116.8 112.8 109.8 104.8 123.1 132.5 2
MLXW CAT 797 Ore Haul Empty 2029 Moving Line
1 129.7 128.7 131.7 131.7 127.7 127.7 125.7 120.7 115.7 132.5 138.0 1
MLXW CAT 797 Ore Haul Loaded 2029 Moving Line
1 130.6 134.6 135.6 131.6 128.6 127.6 124.6 118.6 110.6 132.3 140.3 1
MLXE CAT 24M Ore 2029 Area5 36 76.4 80.4 84.4 88.4 85.4 81.4 77.4 73.4 70.4 87.2 92.3 1
MLXE CAT 24M Ore Idle 2029 Area5 36 104.0 98.0 102.0 98.0 98.0 97.0 94.0 83.0 75.0 101.1 108.3 2
MLXE CAT 24M Overburden 2029 Area5 36 104.4 108.4 112.4 116.4 113.4 109.4 105.4 101.4 98.4 115.2 120.3 1
MLXE CAT 24M Overburden Idle 2029 Area5 36 104.0 98.0 102.0 98.0 98.0 97.0 94.0 83.0 75.0 101.1 108.3 2
MLXE CAT 993 Reclaim Loader 2029 Area 16 102.0 104.0 118.0 116.0 107.0 106.0 105.0 98.0 90.0 112.7 120.8 3
MLXE CAT D11 Ore 2029 Area5 36 111.6 110.6 112.6 110.6 104.6 104.6 102.6 100.6 98.6 110.4 118.2 1
MLXE CAT D11 Ore Idle 2029 Area5 36 119.7 114.7 110.7 99.7 101.7 102.7 97.7 89.7 80.7 106.0 121.4 2
MLXE CAT D11 Overburden 2029 Area5 36 111.6 110.6 112.6 110.6 104.6 104.6 102.6 100.6 98.6 110.4 118.2 1
MLXE CAT D11 Overburden Idle 2029 Area5 36 119.7 114.7 110.7 99.7 101.7 102.7 97.7 89.7 80.7 106.0 121.4 2
MLXE Hitachi EX5600 Hydraulic Ore Mine Shovel 2029
Area5 36 114.3 122.3 129.3 124.3 120.3 119.3 116.3 110.3 95.3 124.3 132.0 4
MLXE Hitachi EX5600 Hydraulic Overburden Mine Shovel 2029
Area5 26 113.3 121.3 127.3 122.3 118.3 117.3 115.3 108.3 93.3 122.5 130.1 4
MLXE P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel 2029 Area5 36 117.2 116.2 114.2 114.2 112.2 110.2 105.2 99.2 94.2 114.6 122.5 1
MLXE P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel Idle 2029
Area5 36 103.8 102.8 105.8 100.8 106.8 101.8 98.8 103.8 98.8 109.4 112.9 1
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Source Source Type
Quantity Octave Spectrum (dB) Overall
Sound Power(dBA)
Overall Sound Power
(dB) Reference
31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
MLXW CAT 24M Ore 2029 Area5 86 108.2 112.2 116.2 120.2 118.2 113.2 110.2 105.2 103.2 119.5 124.4 1
MLXW CAT 24M Ore Idle 2029 Area5 86 107.5 101.5 105.5 102.5 102.5 101.5 97.5 87.5 79.5 105.4 112.1 2
MLXW CAT 24M Overburden 2029 Area5 86 108.2 112.2 116.2 120.2 118.2 113.2 110.2 105.2 103.2 119.5 124.4 1
MLXW CAT 24M Overburden Idle 2029 Area5 86 107.5 101.5 105.5 102.5 102.5 101.5 97.5 87.5 79.5 105.4 112.1 2
MLXW CAT 993 Reclaim Loader 2029 Area 26 105.0 107.0 121.0 119.0 110.0 109.0 108.0 101.0 93.0 115.7 123.8 3
MLXW CAT D11 Ore 2029 Area5 86 115.4 114.4 117.4 114.4 108.4 108.4 107.4 105.4 102.4 114.6 122.3 1
MLXW CAT D11 Ore Idle 2029 Area5 86 124.8 118.8 114.8 104.8 105.8 106.8 101.8 93.8 84.8 110.2 126.3 2
MLXW CAT D11 Overburden 2029 Area5 86 115.4 114.4 117.4 114.4 108.4 108.4 107.4 105.4 102.4 114.6 122.3 1
MLXW CAT D11 Overburden Idle 2029 Area5 86 124.8 118.8 114.8 104.8 105.8 106.8 101.8 93.8 84.8 110.2 126.3 2
MLXW Hitachi EX5600 Hydraulic Ore Mine Shovel 2029
Area5 26 113.3 121.3 127.3 122.3 118.3 117.3 115.3 108.3 93.3 122.5 130.1 4
MLXW Hitachi EX5600 Hydraulic Overburden Mine Shovel 2029
Area5 16 110.3 118.3 124.3 119.3 115.3 114.3 112.3 105.3 90.3 119.5 127.1 4
MLXW P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel 2029 Area5 76 121.4 120.4 118.4 117.4 115.4 114.4 108.4 103.4 98.4 118.3 126.5 1
MLXW P&H 410C Ore Mine Shovel Idle 2029
Area5 76 107.9 106.9 108.9 104.9 110.9 105.9 102.9 106.9 101.9 113.1 116.7 1
Notes: 1 Measurement of similar equipment at Syncrude Aurora North Mine 2013. 2 RWDI Library measurements from other Alberta oil sands operations. 3 Deer Creek Energy Ltd. Joslyn North Mine Noise Impact Assessment 2005. 4 Whitehaven Coal Ltd. Werris Creek Coal Environmental Management System: Noise Management Plan 2014. 5 Operating time applied to spectra and sound powers. 6 Area source modelled as a single area source, quantity represents number of equipment present in the area source.