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Is objective odour measurement possible?

OBJECTIVE ODOUR MEASUREMENT: Is Such A Thing Possible?

EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES OF ODOUR MEASUREMENT Odours can be difficult to measure, because they are subjective. Each person has their own unique sense of smell, which can vary dramatically. There have been attempts to create artificial noses to reduce this subjectivity. However, the human nose remains the most reliable odour measurement tool. In this blog,…
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Silsoe Odours can help support your odour management practices in order to meet regulatory expectations

ODOUR MANAGEMENT: How to Meet Regulatory Expectations

A GUIDE TO ODOUR MANAGEMENT FOR REGULATED INDUSTRIES In the UK, you must meet odour regulations and standards if you operate in a regulated industry. Regulated industries include food processing, waste management and agriculture. Managing odour emissions forms part of your permitted environmental responsibilities. The aim is to protect the environment and public health.  …
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Sampling from Odour Control Equipment

ODOUR CONTROL EQUIPMENT: BEWARE OF THESE COMMON MISTAKES

Odour control equipment plays a vital role in combatting odour issues. However, despite your best intentions, it's easy to make simple mistakes. These can lead to inefficient equipment and spiralling costs. In this blog, we explore the most common mistakes operators make when selecting and operating equipment. We also offer valuable insights to help you…
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Ammonia should form part of your air quality considerations. Here, Dhruv Joshi from Silsoe Odours tests a sample for ammonia

THE BEST WAY TO MANAGE AIR QUALITY AND AMMONIA

WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE AMMONIA SERIOUSLY Ammonia is a colourless gas with a powerful odour. High ammonia levels can negatively impact air quality, health, soil and water bodies. As a result, the regulator increasingly requires operators to assess and manage their ammonia emissions. In this article, we explore the issues with ammonia, as well as…
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Olfactometry is the process of measuring the concentration and intensity of odour.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OLFACTOMETRY

WHAT IS OLFACTOMETRY? Simply put, olfactometry is the process of measuring the concentration and intensity of odour. As odour consultants, many clients come to us looking for this service. Generally, we refer to it as odour testing, and it's the bread and butter of what we do here at Silsoe Odours. Olfactometry is often used…
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Merry Sniffmas! With best wishes from all of us here at the Silsoe Odours odour consultancy.

MERRY SNIFFMAS FROM YOUR ODOUR CONSULTANCY

SIGNING OFF FOR 2022 The odour consultancy team here at Silsoe Odours would like to wish you a very 'Merry Sniffmas'. And, of course, success, health and happiness for the new year. We have thoroughly enjoyed a return to a more normal year in 2023. Let's hope we see more of the same after Christmas…
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Climate change means temperatures (and therefore odours) are increasingly. Good emissions and odour management is essential.

CLIMATE CHANGE & ODOUR MANAGEMENT

HOW DOES TEMPERATURE AFFECT ODOUR? When the temperature warms up, odour complaints increase. There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, because bacteria grows faster and odour travels further in higher temperatures, so odours become more intense. Secondly, when it is hot, we spend more time out and about enjoying ourselves. So, if you are…
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3 Steps to Effective Odour Control

3 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE ODOUR CONTROL

3 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE ODOUR CONTROL Many industries and businesses are required by law to minimise odour emissions. If you operate a permitted site, your permit will include odour control requirements. The goal is to limit odour pollution that may be harmful or offensive to neighbouring communities. If you fail to comply with these regulations,…
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Silsoe Odours specialist odour panellists conduct sniff surveys according to BSEN13725

WHAT IS A SNIFF SURVEY?

THE MANY NAMES OF SNIFF SURVEYS Do you know what sniff surveys are? For starters, they have a fair few names. So, depending on who you ask, you may hear it called a 'field odour survey', 'field odour impact survey', 'odour survey', 'sniff test', or - as we favour - a 'sniff survey'. Either way,…
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Senior Air Quality Consultant (Odour)

PRINCIPAL / SENIOR AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT: Vacancy

PRINCIPAL / SENIOR AIR QUALITY CONSULTANT (ODOUR) An exciting opportunity has arisen at Silsoe Odours. We are looking for a Principal or Senior Air Quality Consultant with a specific focus on odour to join our friendly team. Ideally, we are searching for the right person to join us on a full-time basis. However, we will…
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