摘要 |
The invention relates to a milking plant wherein the vibrations and sound emissions thereof are significantly reduced. In said inventive milking plant, a vacuum control valve ( 500 ) is directly connected to a vacuum compensation tank ( 200 ). The vacuum control valve ( 500 ) leads into the vacuum compensation tank ( 200 ) via a diffusor ( 501 ). The vacuum control valve ( 500 ) is enclosed in a cylindrical container ( 503 ). Preferably, the vacuum pump ( 110 ) and the vacuum compensation tank ( 200 ) are connected to each other via a main line ( 150 ) which is embodied in the form of two bent, flexible hoses. Preferably, the main line ( 150 ) leads tangentially into the vacuum compensation tank ( 200 ). The invention also relates to a method for reducing sound emissions in one such milking plant. According to said method, the flow speed of the air in the air-guiding parts ( 150, 200, 300, 302, 403, 420 ) of the milking plant is reduced. A buffer tank ( 300 ) can be used in the air line ( 30 ), enabling a stable operating vacuum to be obtained in addition to a reduction in structure-borne noise.
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