Odour

Odour control is a specialist area of air pollution control, made complex by its direct impact on the public at large and the methodology of performance measurement.

Odour control requires a broad approach for guaranteed resolution. ASK Piearcey Ltd undertake the following steps to develop effective schemes:

• Determine the compliance parameters and legislative requirements pertinent to the application
• Investigate and understand the processes that generate the odour
• Quantify and characterise the various emissions leading to odours (including fugitive releases)
• Negotiate and develop and agreed odour consent for the process with the authorities
• Design an effective fume capture system
• Where necessary, design and specify the optimum abatement equipment
• Where appropriate Develop an Odour Management Plan (OMP)
• Manage the tender process and procurement of the capital project
• Supervise the installation of the system
• Commission or assist/supervise the commissioning and testing of the system
• Generate odour monitoring and complaint monitoring protocols to abide by the OMP
• Generate an on-going periodic test protocol in agreement with the OMP

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Do Not's

• Do not guarantee or accept a guarantee of Zero odour at any point of any emission criteria. It is not possible to achieve.
• Do not guarantee or accept guarantees of zero or even reduced complaints. The level of complaints may be entirely out of the control of the project (other sources , obsessive complainants etc).

Do's

• Do fully characterise and quantify the emissions and invest in accurately defining the problem.
• Do involve the authorities, operations and designers in the development of the targets to be met.
• Do consider the impact of maintenance and operational cost as well as capital cost of projects.
• Do utilise PR and "community marketing" to showcase your company’s commitment to odour control

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If you are interested in a review your problems and quote for their resolution, please email [email protected]