Combination of techniques and actions for the study and resolution of complex odour issues

   In order to establish possible measures to ensure the absence of impact in a population exposed to significant odour episodes it is necessary to undertake odour studies which are sufficiently rigorous, comprehensive and tailored to each individual case as opposed to the mechanical application of routine methods that only provide information that has no practical use for the effective resolution of real cases.

M. Almarcha1,2 *, I. Barrutiabengoa1, M. Puigcercós1, D. Almarcha1, M. Latorre2 y S. Nadal 2
1 Ambiente y Tecnología Consultores S.L., C/Còrsega 112, local 1, 08029-Barcelona
2 Sistemas y Tecnologías Ambientales S.A., C/Còrsega 112, local 1, 08029-Barcelona
* E-mail: malmarcha@sta-at.com

Keywords: odours, fertilizer manufacture, quantitative field olfactometry (Nasal Ranger®), volatile organic compounds (VOC), supplementary atmospheric dispersion, EOLAGE®.

 

Abstract

wind rose odours    In order to establish possible measures to ensure the absence of impact in a population exposed to significant odour episodes it is necessary to undertake odour studies which are sufficiently rigorous, comprehensive and tailored to each individual case as opposed to the mechanical application of routine methods that only provide information that has no practical use for the effective resolution of real cases.

    This paper presents the results of a detailed study of the odour impact of a NPK fertilizer manufacturing plant located in a major conurbation where numerous odor complaints systematically occur, and which may be attributed to different sources. Both olfactometric and chemical speciation techniques have been used in this work in order to characterize the emissions of the plant and also the surrounding ambient air. From the information obtained The actual odor impact of the plant, as well as the detailed composition of the emissions responsible for it, were stipulated from the information that was obtained. Subsequently, an expert evaluation of the actuation alternatives was conducted, and technologies that allowed to ensure reasonable conditions of absence of odour were selected before choosing the most appropriate one. Afterwards, the design, engineering and installation processes of the chosen solution were carried out, took out the project design, engineering and installation of the adopted solution (a supplemental pneumatic propulsion system) were carried out and, finally, its efficacy was experimentally checked. Therefore, the plant is currently already outside of the focus of odour complaints in the area.

 

 

 

 

 

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Carlos is the editor-chief of olores.org and has been in the odour world since 2001. Since then, Carlos has attended over 90 conferences in odour management, both national and international and authored a few papers on the subject. He has also organized a few international meetings and courses. Carlos owns a small company named Ambiente et Odora (AEO). He spends his free time with his wife and his twins, Laura and Daniel, and of course, writing on olores.org.

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