Revision of European standard for olfactometry promises increased rigour
A new revision to the European Standard for olfactometry, EN13725, promises to increase the consistency and rigour underpinning odour measurement, with implications for issues...
Two-stage system tackles sludge thickener odour issues in Poland
A case study article looking at the odour abatement solution developed for a sewage treatment works in Poland
Poznan is Poland’s fourth largest city with...
Flexible, gas-thrifty odour abatement for food processor
Babcock Wanson has supplied a regenerative thermal oxidiser for poultry supplier Moy Park’s Grantham, Lincolnshire facility. The project involved the design, construction, erection...
Gas alarm system protects waste treatment staff
A chemical waste treatment plant in the UK has installed a monitoring and alarm system to generate alerts when hydrogen sulphide concentrations reach levels...
Sponsored content: Air acumen supports complicated projects
AS Modelling & Data is a well established provider of atmospheric dispersion and deposition modelling using the latest version of ADMS for a wide range of clients including but not limited to farms, the wastewater industry, waste management, general manufacturing and Local Authorities.
Liquid-phase hydrogen sulphide sensor speeds identification of odour causes
A new sensor from miniature sensors expert Unisense measures hydrogen sulphide (H2S) dissolved in wastewater. This enables utilities and consultants to find the root...
Pong preferences puzzle piece
What smells we like or dislike is primarily determined by the structure of the particular odour molecule. A collaborative study seems to show that people share odour preferences regardless of cultural background.
Sponsored content: Ionization system protects against SARS-CoV-2
In April, Panasonic opened its doors to the media to share information and intelligence on the development of its electrostatic ionization technology, nanoe™ X, which the firm says is helping to improve protection and inhibit the growth of certain viruses – including SARS CoV-2.
Scottish Water Horizons fined for Cumbernauld odours
Scottish Water Horizons Limited was fined £26,000 at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday 10 October 2016 due to offensive odours coming from its Deerdykes...
Pong appeasing potato processing
Following an installation two years ago of Landia Chopper Pumps and a Landia Aeration System, wasterwater management firm MSE Systems is set to install a further three units for one of the UK’s leading suppliers of potatoes.
Using probiotics to tackle odour
Katie Edwards, R&D scientist at Genesis Biosciences, explores the causes of malodour in the workplace and offers her thoughts on biological odour neutralisers
Deodorising oxidisers make the grade
A provider of industrial process heating equipment, Babcock Wanson has provided animal by-products processor and recycler, P Waddington & Co (1947) Ltd, with what is said to be a highly efficient solution for odour abatement and process steam production at its site in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Study day offers up-to-date guidance on odour management
Specialist odour consultancy Silsoe Odours is offering a one-day course on odour management on 31 January 2019. It is seemingly the only CPD-Certified odour...
Gas-detection specialist launches high-temperature sensor which provides H2S detection for oil and gas installations...
To support the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, Crowcon has developed a high-temperature hydrogen sulphide (H2S) sensor to work alongside its...
Tackling odour issues in wastewater treatment
Dr Chris Charles of Genesis Biosciences discusses the use of biological products for this purpose.
The nose that everyone knows
Seemingly significant strides with the miniaturisation and performance of olfactory sensors have been reported by researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and...
Managing a highly charged matter
Edenbridge based CSO Technik, a firm offering engineered solutions to environmental pollution problems, provides a rundown of the key issues to consider when safeguarding...
Ammonia and SO2 added to fast-install sensor range
CROWCON's next-generation XgardIQ gas detector can now be fitted with sensors for the detection of ammonia or sulphur dioxide, in addition to the existing...
Sponsored content: Monitoring nuisance odours
Odour nuisance is one of the most difficult issues facing many sites today. When a complaint is made, it’s essential that a reliable and representative air sample is taken as quickly as possible.
Novel chemical dosing appears to remove stink from anaerobic digestion
Researchers from the University of British Columbia recently announced a solution which they suggest dramatically reduces the odours produced from subjecting wastewater to anaerobic digestion.
