Vent silencers are specialised components designed to reduce the noise produced by the discharge of gases or air from a vent or exhaust system. More specifically they are used to attenuate noise produced by the expansion of gas and steam from elevated pressures to atmospheric pressure.

Vent silencers work by slowing down and dissipating the flow of gases or air as it exits the vent or exhaust system, which reduces the pressure and sound waves produced by the discharge. In addition to reducing noise, vent silencers can also work to improve the efficiency and safety of industrial processes by reducing the turbulence and pressure fluctuations associated with venting or exhausting gases or air, which can improve the operation of equipment and reduce the risk of damage or failure.

Vent silencers are an effective way of reducing high frequency noise produced at start up or when venting to atmosphere, minimising the impact of industrial activities on the surrounding environment. There are specific designs for either commissioning new products, including initial steam blow, or permanent operation projects.

Main applications


  • Mining
  • Refineries

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Design features

  • Inlet diffuser:
    • Design: AS1210
    • Welding: AS3992 and AS4041
    • NDT: AS4037; with 100% NDT completed on all inlet diffusers manufactured by Acran Sound Control
  • Noise attenuation upwards to 30 dB(A) depending on flow and temperature conditions
  • Flanged single or multiple inlets
  • Multi-stage diffuser designs available
  • Acoustically lined cases with absorptive elements
  • Material selection dependent on conditions; typical design includes:
    • Painted carbon steel diffuser and casing
    • Austenitic stainless steel used for elements in the gas stream

Completed projects

  • RTAY Sky Valve 2, Gladstone, Queensland
  • BIEP Refinery, Brisbane, Queensland
  • QGC, Queensland
  • RCR, Western Australia

Engineering process

We design and manufacture bespoke noise control and ventilation solutions for your specific commercial or industrial premises.

Acran Sound Control provides highly specialised expertise and experience, engineering prowess with in-house Australian manufacturing, highly trained installation teams, and bespoke project management.

Our bespoke engineering process:

If your business or project needs to control noise or implement ventilation, we will engineer, manufacture and install a bespoke solution designed just for you.


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