At Silsoe Odours, we carefully select, screen and train our team of odour panel members, or “sniffers”, to conduct odour services including odour testing (including odour characterisation) and sniff surveys. Our rigorous process means you can rely on the accuracy and reliability of all our results. As part of our ongoing training, sniffers participate in…
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Many industries have operational processes that create odour. For example, wastewater treatment plants, composting facilities, rendering plants, agriculture and food processing. In all these cases, effective odour control is important for compliance with environmental regulations, and the well-being of the community. A good way to reduce the impact of these odours is to treat them…
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AN EFFECTIVE STACK REDUCES ODOUR IMPACT Odour emissions can pose a risk to the well-being of nearby communities. One way to mitigate this risk is to install a stack that helps emissions to disperse before reaching a human nose. Designing an effective stack is crucial as it can be a costly process. However, installing…
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Olfactometry is the science of measuring odour. Using trained human odour assessors and specialist laboratory equipment, dynamic olfactometry enables us to quantify odour concentration with precision and reliability. Widely used to investigate nuisance complaints, assess environmental impact and evaluate control measures, it remains the gold standard for odour measurement. In this guide, we explain how olfactometry works, why human assessors are essential, and how we ensure accuracy and safety throughout the process.
Selecting the right odour consultant is critical for accurate odour measurement, compliance, planning and operational efficiency. Learn what to look for in experience, accreditation and Safe Contractor status.
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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Odour surveys can help industrial sites identify and manage odorous emissions. In today’s blog, we explore three examples of how this can be valuable. HOW CAN I MAKE USE OF ODOUR SURVEYS? There are many kinds of odour surveys. The best one for your needs will depend on your objectives. For example: Planning & Permitting…
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HEDONIC TONE ODOUR ASSESSMENTS In brief, a hedonic tone odour assessment is a subjective testing process. It is an odour service we offer that measures the level of pleasure, or displeasure, that specific odours create when they come into contact with the human nose. We then give a ‘score’ to each odour. Our highly trained…
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AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE ARCHITECT’S TOOLKIT There are a plethora of metaphorical hoops to jump through in your bid for a successful planning application. One such ‘hoop’, an odour assessment survey, is on the rise. Evermore, local authorities are adding it to the list of standard requirements when considering planning applications. As an…
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