A case study of odour nuisance evaluation in the context of integrated urban planning

Badach, Joanna; Kolasińska, Paulina; Paciorek, Małgorzata; Wojnowski, W.; Dymerski, Tomasz; Gębicki, Jacek; Dymnicka, Małgorzata; Namieśnik, Jacek

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.02.086

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“…In 2018, Badach et al [91] proposed the use of field olfactometry to measure odor concentrations in the vicinity of a municipal landfill, located in Gdansk (Poland). The study involved four panelists, who carried out field measurements in five measurement points situated along the landfill perimeter.…”

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How Can Odors Be Measured? An Overview of Methods and Their Applications

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In recent years, citizens' attention towards air quality and pollution has increased significantly, and nowadays, odor pollution related to different industrial activities is recognized as a well-known environmental issue. For this reason, odors are subjected to control and regulation in many countries, and specific methods for odor measurement have been developed and standardized over the years. This paper, conceived within the H2020 D-NOSES project, summarizes odor measurement techniques, highlighting their applicability, advantages, and limits, with the aim of providing experienced as well as non-experienced users a useful tool that can be consulted in the management of specific odor problems for evaluating and identifying the most suitable approach. The paper also presents relevant examples of the application of the different methods discussed, thereby mainly referring to scientific articles published over the last 10 years.Atmosphere 2020, 11, 92 2 of 27 •Citizen science.Dynamic olfactometry and field inspection are the only methods specifically developed for odor measurement, which have been standardized at the European level [5][6][7].Other techniques, involving chemical characterization, are consolidated analytical techniques, commonly adopted to provide information about the odor properties of gaseous mixtures.Conversely, methods based on citizen science are quite new. Those techniques, based on the active involvement of citizens, have been proposed in recent years to address socio-environmental conflicts within the impacted communities [8,9]. In particular, these programs consist of the active involvement of citizens in the mapping and management of odor pollution problems, thereby allowing co-creation of local solutions together with industries, regional and local authorities, and odor experts [10,11]. With the aim to develop such innovative approaches based on so-called "extreme citizen science", in 2018, the Distributed Network for Odor Sensing, Empowerment, and Sustainability (D-NOSES) project was presented and has received funding from the European's Union Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society Call (SwafS) under grant agreement No. 789315. This project proposes a holistic approach, based on the cooperation of key stakeholders (citizens, regional and local authorities, industries, and odor experts) for the mapping and co-design of solutions, to researching, building, and suggesting an appropriate regulatory framework. Recognizing the lack of information about odor pollution and management as a limit for the successful adoption of citizen science for the management of odor problems, this review paper was conceived within the H2020 D-NOSES project with the purpose of raising awareness about odor pollution and providing a scientific background concerning odor impact assessment methods, which can be used by experienced as well as non-experienced users.This paper presents an overview of the methods that can be used for odor measurement, thereby excluding odor impact assessment techniques based on mat...

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How Can Odors Be Measured? An Overview of Methods and Their Applications

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“…A commonly used procedure in countries around the world to avoid odour annoyance makes use of separation distances between emission sources and residential areas [9]. In order to prevent conflicts, it is widely recognised that good planning is a key factor in reducing the occurrence of incompatible land uses located near odour-emitting facilities [10]. In this sense, appropriate methods for determining reliable separation distance are needed.…”

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A Comparative Analysis of Methods for Determining Odour-Related Separation Distances around a Dairy Farm in Beijing, China

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Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) such as dairy farms are a source of odorous compound emissions. In this study, by identifying relevant odour sources within a 300-head dairy farm and quantifying their emissions, we determined the separation distances to avoid odour annoyance around the dairy farm with two empirical models (Austrian and German Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI) model) and a dispersion model (AERMOD). Besides, this study ponders on the selection of an appropriate meteorological station that best represents the area surrounding the farm. Results show that the maximum separation distances of an exceedance probability of P = 15% determined by the two empirical and the dispersion models are 524 m, 440 m and 655 m, while the minimum values are 202 m, 135 m, and 149 m, respectively. The NE–SW stretching separation distances match well with the wind rose. The mean ratios of separation distances determined by the two empirical models to that of the dispersion model are 1.23 and 0.95. Moreover, statistics of the separation distances indicate good accordance between the empirical models and the dispersion model.

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“…Twice a week, the chemical oxygen demand (COD) of irrigation liquid samples was measured according to the standard method, (1998) (5220-B) open reflexed [21]. In addition, samples from the activated sludge at the end of the operating period were drawn and measured for the VSS and TSS according to standard methods [22].The performance of the studied bio-scrubber was evaluated using the following: RE (%) is the fraction of pollutant removed from the bio-treatment (expressed as a percentage) and is defined as Eq. 2,…”

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“…In recent days, attention to odorous VOCs has been growing because of the encroachment of residential areas on industrial activites (resulting in an increase in the number and severity of public complaints), and the awareness of people's need for a cleaner environment [21]. This has triggered governmental authorities to enforce stricter environmental regulations on odor emissions management, which has turned odorants abatement into a key issue for industrial operators [22][23][24].…”

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“…In this context, main types of conventional air phase bioreactors include biofilters, bio scrubbers and bio trickling filters. Among these bioreactor configurations, biofilters are used efficiently in wide variety of many hazardous industrial air pollutants [21,22]. Biofilters are packed bed reactors in which microorganisms are attached on the surface of packing materials (e.g.…”

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A case study of odour nuisance evaluation in the context of integrated urban planning

Cited by 54 publications

References 33 publications

How Can Odors Be Measured? An Overview of Methods and Their Applications

How Can Odors Be Measured? An Overview of Methods and Their Applications

A Comparative Analysis of Methods for Determining Odour-Related Separation Distances around a Dairy Farm in Beijing, China

Removal of odor emissions from food fermentation and petrochemical production processes using biological treatment methods

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