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Odours

Odours are challenging to assess, due to difficulties in measuring them and their inherently subjective nature.

Air Quality Consultants has experience over many years in this field.  We apply a range of approaches, including a desk-based odour risk assessment, sniff tests and dispersion modelling.  The dispersion modelling is supported by at-source monitoring of odour emissions when appropriate.

Projects have covered:

  • sewage treatment works

  • composting facilities

  • intensive livestock farming (pig, poultry and dairy)

  • anaerobic digestion plant

  • waste transfer stations

  • slurry handling on farms

  • abattoirs

  • commercial kitchens and catering outlets

  • various industrial operations

  • contributions to planning appeals

Services

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Modelling

Odour dispersion modelling using ADMS and AERMOD software for a range of odour sources based on at-source odour emissions measurements or published/library odour emissions data.

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Monitoring

Odour monitoring in the field is conducted using sniff testing, which a large number of the members of the AQC team are trained to undertake. Sniff testing involves odour observations using the human nose, following published procedures and protocol to ensure consistency.

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Assessment

Production of odour impact assessments for planning and Environmental Permitting, and Odour Management Plans.

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Guidance

Contributed to IAQM guidance on the assessment of odour for planning (2018)

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Expert Witness

Members of the team have provided expert witness evidence on odours at Public Inquiries.

Odours Case Studies

 

Tasley Gateway , Shropshire

Logika Group provided support on air quality, odour and noise for a mixed-use development in Shropshire, which included relocation of a cattle market.

 
 

Cringle Dock Protected Wharf

Air Quality Consultants provided design advice for residential development adjacent to a Waste Transfer Station.

 
 

Cambridge Airport Manufacturing Support Facility

Delivering time and cost savings whilst securing continued regulatory compliance.

 
 

Unex, London Borough of Newham

Air Quality Consultants provided air quality design advice; completed an air quality assessment; and undertook a greenhouse gas assessment for a mixed-use, residential led development in the London Borough of Newham.

 

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